HQ Dundee and Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps

Headquarters Dundee and Central Scotland Wing Air Training Corps was formed in 1949 and was initially located at RAF Craigiebarns Dundee. In 1998 the Wing Headquarters moved to RAF Leuchars where it is staffed by a full time Wing Administrative Officer who holds the rank of Squadron Leader in the RAF Reserves, and is supported by two Civil Servants. The Headquarters is commanded by Wing Commander D C McCrae RAFVR(T).

Dundee and Central Scotland Wing comprised, 18 Squadrons and 3 Detached Flights. These units are located throughout the counties of Angus, Perth and Kinross, the City of Dundee and Fife. The Wing has an average strength of 500 enrolled cadets and 50 probationers.

Cadets can enrol between the age of 13 and 17 years. They can serve until their twentieth birthday. They enjoy a wide range of activities including air experience flying, gliding, sports, drill, UK and overseas camps, International Air Cadet Exchange, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, skiing courses and parachute courses. The Air Cadet Pilot Scheme offers 3 types of courses: a 12 hour light aircraft course or a 10 hour micro-light course or 10 hour courses at selected Air Experience Flights.

Countless young men and women received their first taste of flying and gliding through the Air Training Corps and once these seeds are sown many embark on a flying career in the RAF or the civilian airlines. Former Air Cadets have been successful in reaching the highest ranks in the RAF and have secured the most prestigious flying jobs such as test pilots and the Red Arrows aerobatic display team.

These successes and achievements would not be possible without good quality adult volunteers. If you are interested in the Air Cadet Organisation either as a cadet, an adult volunteer or as a Service Helper in accordance with GAI 1026, then please contact:

Sqn Ldr George Roberts
Wing Admin Officer
Headquarters Dundee & Central Scotland Wing
RAF Leuchars
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 0JX

Tel: 01334 857136