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1606 Squadron was formed in 1941, in response to King George VI’s Royal Warrant ordering the establishment the Air Training Corps (ATC). The people of Weymouth were amongst the first in the country raise the necessary subscriptions to form their own squadron – 1606 (Weymouth) Squadron. The ATC, now called the RAF Air Cadets, is a voluntary youth organisation in the normal sense of that term, but with particular emphasis on training in aviation subjects and appeals to air-minded young people and adult staff. However, it doesn’t exclude anyone whose interests and career ambitions lie in other areas. Many famous, former Air Cadets are testament to this- https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/who-we-are/famous-cadets/ We’re just one of over 1,000 squadrons up and down the country continuing the close ties with its local community that were present from the beginning. We provide local young people with training, experience and opportunities in the exciting world of aviation. We also encourage cadets in self-development, good citizenship and give training in leadership and other skills that will benefit them in whatever direction their lives and careers develop. Some of the cadets’ activities are sponsored and financed by the RAF but others are not, and it is in connection with the latter that squadrons benefit from the support of squadron civilian committees to help finance wider opportunities so that their young people can have the very best and most rewarding experience of serving as a RAF Air Cadet. 1606 (Weymouth) Squadron’s Civilian Committee operates as a recognised charity accountable to both the Charity Commission (under Excepted Charity Order No. 1777/85) and to the RAF Air Cadets regional and national authorities. We are also registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Weymouth’s Air Cadets squadron was founded upon the good will and support of individuals and organisations from around the town who were keen to answer the Royal Warrant and to provide some unique opportunities for the young men and women of their own community. Though much has changed over the years the good will and support of the squadron’s local community is still crucial if we are to help young cadets to be able to realise their potential.