Welcome!

Welcome to 1338 (Seaham) Squadron ATC! We are a voluntary youth organisation based on and supported by the Royal Air Force, offering a huge range of activities and opportunities to young people aged 12-20 years. Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the ‘Air Cadets’, we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years. We’re sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do. Our aims are to:
  • Promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people
  • Provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life
  • Encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship
  • And there’s one more important thing – it’s a lot of fun!
CO given top award for Meritorious service!
CO given top award for Meritorious service!

CO given top award for Meritorious service!

Flt Lt Gavin Houghton, Squadron Commander at 1338 (Seaham) Squadron ATC, was recently awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Meritorious Service. His citation states: “Flight Lieutenant Gavin Houghton joined 1338 (Seaham) Squadron Air Training Corps as a cadet at thirteen years…