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18 Squadron is Recruiting!

Lynley Gibson —

18SQN is recruiting for the 2019 Year

If you are, or know a 13 or 14 year old girl or boy (or 12 years old but in first year high school) and are interested in becoming a member of the Air Cadets, then come along to an information evening, Tuesday evenings, 6.45pm until about 8pm, 43 Corsair Drive, Wigram.

Who Are We?

The Air Cadets are part of the New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF), which is a disciplined, uniformed organisation which provides military-based leadership, personal development and operational training to persons aged between 13 and 18 years old. It is jointly funded by the Ministry of Defence and four national recognised Civilian Support Organisations. The NZCF is a non-profit organisation for the youth of New Zealand and their youth leaders, and adheres to a strict Code of Conduct.

What are some of the things we do?

  • Aviation studies - including learning to fly a plane
  • Bushcraft / Tramping
  • Weapon Training
  • Visits with Air Force units
  • International Air Cadet Exchange
  • First Aid Training
  • Leadership Training