2502 Squadron RAFAC

2502 Squadron Air training corps has entered and new era, for many years the squadron has been struggling for cadets and staff numbers, That's not the case now!

The unit to a bustling, thriving squadron with a multitude of opportunities and activities to suit everyone. Weather you have an interest in aviation or not, its the place to be in Hamilton. With activities from First Aid to Flying, Sailing to skiing, Archery to Adventure Training and many more. All these activities are available with the squadron or the ATC as a course.

The unit is heavily aviation minded with a Flight Simulator, used to teach cadets the basics of flying to a fully planned flight from the UK to anywhere we can thing of!

History of the Squadron

The Air Training Corps a a whole was formed on 5 February 1941, with most squadrons being setup around this time. Originally 2502 (Hamilton School) Squadron opened in 1972, Being a school squadron meant that only pupils and staff from the school could join the squadron. The commanding officer at that time was Flight Lieutenant R. Royston RAF VR(T).
In the late 80's the squadron got it's own identity by becoming an OPEN squadron and then renamed 2502 (Hamilton) Squadron. This then allowed any young adult to join the squadron from anywhere in the local area without having to be a pupil at Hamilton school.
In 1995 the squadron had a new building (formally a squadron building for Corby) refurbished and put in to what is now Hamilton Community College. The current building was first build around 1968 and has now been serving two squadrons as the "ATC Hut".

Current Officer Commanding

Flight Lieutenant Shawn Whitehead RAFAC - Jan 2022 to Present.

Previous officers commanding:

• Flt Lt Adrian Utting RAFAC - Apr 2018 to Dec 2021
• Flt Lt Andy Faulkner RAF VR(T) - Sept 2008 to Apr 2018
• Flt Lt Julie Flynn RAF VR(T) - 2002 to Mar 2008
• Fg Off Paul Vassarni RAF VR(T) (OiC)* - Mar 2008 to Sept 2008
• Flt Lt Mark Williamson RAF VR(T) - 1995 to 2002
• Flt Lt Denis Barber RAF VR(T) - 1983 to 1995
• Flt Lt F. Williams RAF VR(T) - 1980 to 1983
• Flt Lt R. Royston RAF VR(T) - 1972 to 1980

* OiC = Officer in Charge