It was formed on the 5th February 1941 from the Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC), which was itself formed in 1938, Our Squadron was previously an ADCC unit formed in 1939.
The Corps, is not a recruiting organization for the Armed Forces but many members do go on to have careers in the Royal Air Force or other Services. Currently approximately 50% of all aircrew (pilots, navigators and NCO aircrew) and 47% of Officers are ex-Cadets. Air Cadet Stats (2008)
| Members (Whole organisation) | 35,000 |
| Squadrons | 1000 |
| Staff | 10,000 |
| Regions | 6 (We are in Southwest Region) |
| Wings | 36 (We are in Devon & Somerset Wing) |
| Air Cadets Motto> | Venture Adventure< |
Aims of the Air Training Corps:
- To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
- To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
- To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.