New structure for Air Cadets
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A new chapter begins for Air Cadets across Scotland this month following a review of the current structure.
From Monday (February 1), the existing Highland Wing and the majority of North East Scotland Wing will integrate to become North Scotland Wing.
The new wing will contain all the existing Highland Wing units except 2521 (Oban) Sqn that will transfer to West Scotland Wing and the majority of North East Scotland except squadrons based in Angus, who will form part of Central Scotland Wing.
The new North Scotland Wing HQ will be in the existing integrated Highland Wing HQ at RAF Lossiemouth. This facility already manages and supports the Highland Wing units.
Group Captain James Leggat, Regional Commandant Scotland & Northern Ireland Region welcomed the new structure, commenting: "It is an exciting time for the Air Training Corps cadets and staff in several parts of Scotland.
"This structure will result in a more equitable delivery of the cadet experience to our cadets with best use being made of our available adult volunteers and permanent support staff.
"A big thank you to all the staff, volunteer and permanent, who have worked behind the scenes over the last 12 months to make this change feasible – especially during the current Covid-19 situation."
Suggestions from cadets and staff contributed towards the design of the new crest. The idea was to incorporate different aspects of the organisation and the area. The map of the North of Scotland provides the background whilst the Scottish thistle represents bravery, devotion, durability and determination.
The stag is a popular symbol and in Celtic culture it represents strength, freedom and purity. Finally Amas Ard, shown at the bottom of the crest, is understood to mean aim high, an ethos that will be encouraged to all members of the wing.
