Commemorative History Booklet 168 Air cadets is a cost-free program open to all 12-18 year olds and runs from September to May. Along with numerous fun activities there is instruction in all aspects of aviation and leadership, which can lead to cadets earning their pilot’s license and prominent positions in their communities. The aim of the Cadet Movement is to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship, leadership and also to promote physical fitness. Cadets are neither members of the Armed Forces nor are they expected to join the military upon graduation from the Cadet Program. Although the program does promote continuing education and encourage among the young people a practical interest in aeronautics and assist those intending to pursue a career in the field of aviation. A bit about our background: The Air Cadet program started in 1941 when a group of civilian volunteers set up a country-wide voluntary organization to help stimulate an interest in flying and aviation. Many Air Cadets eventually entered wartime service with the RCAF. Following the end of the war, the Air Cadet program remained in place. Its role changed to meet the needs of a changing society. A few of the service projects and classes that cadets take and experience are: Outdoor survival, riflery, First-Aid, leadership, drill introduction to aviation, physical fitness, community care days and involvement, volunteering, gliding, familiarization flying, Public Speaking, Remembrance Day Ceremonies and community parades. Everything we do can be summed up in the motto of the program: To Learn, To Serve, To Advance. MACKLIN 601 SQUADRON Celebrated 50 years 1955-2005
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