Welcome from our Commanding Officer
Welcome to the website of 2409 (Halton) Squadron, part of Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire Wing of the Air Training Corps.
2409 and the Air Cadet Organisation offers young people aged 13 to 20 an extremely wide range of activities including flying, gliding, sports, Duke of Edinburgh's award, shooting, adventure training, camps, BTEC qualifications and others to many to mention. A vast range of opportunities await those young people up for a challenge. We are unique in that we are stationed on Royal Air Force Halton, so we can take advantage of all facilites on offer like shooting range, gyms, swimming pool and Hangar.
Halton Squadron provides all its members, youth and adult alike, you with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills. Our adult staff gain a sense of fullfillment watching our cadets progress to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our Cadets learn skills that include teamwork, communication, leadership, self discipline and confidence. You will also make friends for life and gain useful qualifications.
The whole Squadron prides itself on its achievements to date and strives to excel in all that it does. The Squadron is lucky to have a large staff team who between them hold numerous qualifications to assist the Cadets achieve their ambitions. If you are aged between 13 and 20 and want to reach heights you never thought possible, or just make new friends, come and join our team. It will be the best decision you ever make.
Are you up to the challenge?
Flight Lieutenant S Buckland RAFVR(T)
Officer Commanding 2409 Squadron