The Air Cadet Organisation is open to young people aged between 13 and 17 and offers a vast range of activities at hugely subsidised rates.

Thousands of pounds worth of free flying, gliding, flight simulation and target shooting are offered absolutely free of charge along with the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh´s Award Scheme. A number of vocational qualifications are also available including Btec Diplomas in Public Service, Music and Aviation Studies, each of which is worth 4 GCSEs.

Young people are also invited to attend week-long UK and Overseas training camps at massively subsidised rates and can participate in regular adventurous training such as hill-walking, night exercises and survival weekends.

Uniform is provided absolutely free of charge.

The Corby Air Cadets are based at the TA Centre on St. Mark´s Road on the St. James´ Industrial Estate in Corby and meet on Monday and Thursday evenings between 7pm and 9.30pm. The Air Cadets are currently recruiting and young people may join by attending on a Monday or Thursday evening or by contacting Flying Officer Rob McKellar by email on oc.422@aircadets.org or by telephone on 07810 176 147.