2011 is the 70th anniversary of the Air Training Corps.
To celebrate this historic occasion, the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO), including the Combined Cadet Force (RAF) will be holding a number of top events, parades and competitions, all under the title of Air Cadet 70th or AC70.
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The Air Cadet Organisation TimelineClick on the below RAF targets to view details from that date.
Sqn Ldr Trevena talks to BBC Radio Oxford
Sqn Ldr Trevena talks to BBC Radio Berkshire
Radio InterviewsListen to Thames Valley Wing on the BBC talking about our 70th Anniversary. As well as talking about our history, we are also looking for original Air cadets from the 1940's for our Talking History project and from the 80's, 90's and 00's to come and volunteer.
Thames Valley Wing AC70 Video
This video was shown at the 2011 Thames Valley Wing Conference and celebrates the early days of the Air Cadet Organisation.
Thames Valley Wing AC70 EventsHere we will be displaying all our AC70 events coming up in the year.
Check back often for updates and links to reports from past events.
Month |
Activity |
ACE |
February |
70th Retrospective Wing-wide press releases |
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March |
Local Radio interviews |
ACE Ops Training |
April |
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Defence Academy Open Day |
May |
Engagement event at 612VGS with wing-wide press releases* |
Burghfield May Fayre
Windsor Horse Show |
June |
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Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Tadley Treacle Fair |
July |
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Henley Festival |
August |
Wing-wide Annual Camp press releases |
Henley Rewind Festival
RAF Benson Families Day |
September |
Engagement event at Wing Field Drill Weekend with Wing-wide press releases |
Royal County of Berkshire Show |
November |
March for Honour event* |
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December |
Wing-wide Awards Evening press releases |
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