2397 (Upavon) Detached Flight
This unit is now disbanded. This page is retained for historical information only
A Detached Flight is a sub-unit of an ATC Squadron but run at a separate location and is largely independent in running its own programme of activities. It can however call on the staffing and material resources of the main squadron. Detached Flight cadets have equal opportunities with the Squadron cadets to participate in activities such as gliding, flying, visits, annual camps, sports and shooting.
It is our policy that Detached Flight cadets are kept informed of Squadron activities and are free to participate in any that they choose. From time to time the Detached Flight cadets are taken to Devizes to take part in the main Squadron activities for an evening.
The Upavon unit was formed at the request of RAF Upavon to provide an outlet
for the sons and daughters of RAF personnel as well as local residents. During
this time the unit gained large numbers but has reduced in size since the Royal
Air Force moved out of the base and was replaced by the regular Army. The name
of the base changed to Trenchard Lines which is a
tribute to Lord Trenchard who commanded the Royal
Flying Corps when it was a part of the Army during World War 1 and became
The Upavon airfield was the original base for No 1 Flying Training School and the hangar used by the Detached Flight is a listed building.
Contact
Details:
The Upavon Detached
Flight meets on Tuesday evenings at the Old Mayott
Hangar on the airfield at Upavon from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Potential joiners and
their parents are very welcome to come and see what is on offer. On a first
visit you should report to the Trenchard Lines
Control of Entry kiosk and say that you want to visit the ATC.
If you would like to speak to someone first, please telephone 01380 721738 or 01380 726088