27 City of London Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

About 27 City of London Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

27 City of London Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is a community organization located on Becher St in the Riverforks neighbourhood of London. It serves youth between the ages of 12 and 19 who are interested in aviation, developing leadership skills, improving physical fitness, and contributing to their community. The squadron offers a fun and challenging program that includes regular training sessions held on Thursday evenings from September until June. Specific activities and programs include the Effective Speaking program, which helps cadets build self-confidence through practice, instruction, and competition at the squadron, regional, and provincial levels. Cadets are expected to participate in regular training where they may be required to wear various uniforms, such as the C5 Green Field Training Uniform, the C3C Blue dress uniform with elemental T-shirt, or the C1 Blue Dress Uniform with shirt and tie. The squadron is one of the oldest in Canada, having received its charter in October 1941. It has a long history of service, with many members serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and the Korean conflict, some with distinction. The organization maintains a record of its former Commanding Officers, starting with Flight Lieutenant H. Stewart in 1941, and currently lists Capt. S. Larabie CD as the Commanding Officer. Interested individuals can begin the registration process online through the Cadets Canada website.