30 (Hobsonville)
Squadron
30 (North Shore) Squadron was formed in November of 1968 in North Head and over
the past 40+ years has paraded in several locations around the upper Auckland region. The Squadron is currently parading on RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai.
The Air Training Corps (ATC) conducts a 3-year training cycle taking
cadets from a basic level of knowledge through to an advanced level of knowledge
in area's such as:
- Aviation Studies
- Bushcraft (camping, tramping, map reading, radio skills)
- Drill and Service Training
- Firearms Safety and Target Shooting
- First Aid
- Instructional Training
- Leadership Training
There are also opportunities in the Squadron for cadets to take
part in:
- Flying Scholarships and Camps
- Military Base Visits
- Promotional Courses
- The Air Force Experience Scheme
- Local, Area and National Bushcraft Camps
- International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE)
Activities in 2011 included:
- Gliding & Power Flying
- Target Shooting in Local, National and Commonwealth Shooting
Competitions
- Leadership development programs (Junior, Senior & Advanced
Leader Courses)
- ANZAC Day Parades and Battle of Britain Service
- Whangaparaoa Queens Birthday Camp
- Bushcraft Camps
- and more...
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