173 (Orpington) Squadron is a unit of the Air Training Corps, based in Orpington and offers a wide variety of challenging activities to young people 12+ 

Welcome to our Squadron

173 (Orpington) is a squadron of the Air Training Corps, an organisation formed with the aim of encouraging among young men and women, an interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.

The aims of the Air Training Corps are:

• To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
  
• To provide training which will be useful in the services and civilian life.
  
• To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship

Visit our website to find out more and to join us https://173.sqn.ac/join/