The Royal Air Force Air Cadets, previously known as the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) or Air Training Corps (ATC), is a disciplined uniformed youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Air Force that manages both the Air Cadets and RAF contingents of the Combined Cadet Force. The organisation is headed by a serving RAF officer, the Commandant Air Cadets. 

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Expand your horizons

If you're a fan of aviation, action and adventure, love sports and getting to know people then you're in the right place. Every year nearly 56,000 Air Cadets and volunteer staff take part in exciting events all over the country.

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Air Cadets

RAFAC is community-based and open to anyone aged between 13 (or 12 if you are in year 8) and 20 years who is eligible. Organised into more than 900 squadrons around the country, we’re probably closer than you think.

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Amongst the many adventurous training opportunities on offer, we are the largest operator of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.

 

The Squadron motto is 'From so little, so much' and should you choose to join us on that adventure you'll find out that it's more than just words - it's an attitude that helps you stand out from the crowd and will help you grow and develop as an individual in a really positive way.

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For a detailed information and overview booklet of the RAF Air Cadets and 862 (Sunbury)Sqn please click the pdf. button. 

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