1083 (Uxbridge) Squadron is one unit within the Air Training Corps. The ATC is one of the largest Youth Organisations in the UK with close to forty thousand Cadets attending nearly 900 units (known as Squadrons) spread out over the whole of the country. Cadets can join the Corps between the ages of 13 & 3 months to 18 years. The squadrons are staffed by both uniformed and civilian volunteers.
	Cadets participate in many varied training activities including Flying, Gliding, Shooting, Sports, Drill, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Rock Climbing, Leadership, Canoeing, Abseiling, Backpacking, Exercises, Aircraft Recognition, Aeronautical Training , Ceremonial Parades and Community work. In the local area Cadets from the Squadron assist with poppy collections and RAFA Wings week. The current focus is on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme with many Cadets nearing completion at Bronze and Silver Levels.