GSK Flashcards

1
Q

When was the ATC founded?

A

5th February 1941

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2
Q

Who is known as the Father of the ATC?

A

Air Commodore Sir John Adrian Chamier

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3
Q

What does ADCC stand for?

A

Air Defence Cadet Corps

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4
Q

When was the ADCC founded?

A

1938

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5
Q

Who was the first Air Commodore in Cheif?

A

King George VI

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6
Q

What is the ATC motto?

A

“Venture Adventure”

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7
Q

When were women allowed to join the ATC?

A

1980

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8
Q

Which sister branch could girls join?

A

Girls Venture Corps

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9
Q

How many regions are there?

A

6

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10
Q

How many wings are there in each region?

A

Around 6

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11
Q

What are the 6 regions?

A
  1. London and South East Region
  2. Central and East Region
  3. North Region
  4. Scotland and Northern Ireland Region
  5. South and West Region
  6. Wales and West Region
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12
Q

Where is RAFAC HQ?

A

RAF Cranwell

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13
Q

Where is Surrey wing HQ?

A

RAF Northolt

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14
Q

What are the aims of the ATC?

A
  1. To promote and encourage a practical interest in the RAF and aviation in young people
  2. To provide training that will be useful in the military services and civilian life
  3. To foster a spirit of adventure and develop good qualities of leadership and citizenship
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15
Q

What is the ATC ensign?

A

The RAF ensign with the ATC crest in place of the RAF crest

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16
Q

How many founder squadrons were there?

A

50

17
Q

How many founder squadrons are there currently?

A

30

18
Q

What are the different lanyards?

A

Yellow = Instructor Cadet
Maroon = QUAIC
Blue = Junior Leader

19
Q

When was DofE trialed?

A

1956

20
Q

When were the different planes used?

A

Chipmunk: 1957-1996
Bulldog: 1996-1999
Tudor: 1999-Present

21
Q

What does public money cover?

A

Training, flying and gliding, uniforms, shooting, accommodation and admin

22
Q

What does non public money cover?

A

Organising sports, adventure training, DofE, specialist training and cadet welfare

23
Q

What are CI’s responsible for?

A

Fundraising, accounts, obtain and administer squadron accommodation and help cadets with welfare problems

24
Q

How many cadets and for how long does a DF need to become a squadron?

A

30 cadets for 15 months

25
Q

What is AP 818?

A

RAF Drill and Ceremonial (Drill Manual)