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344 (Fulham) Squadron
344 (Fulham) Squadron is based in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The Squadron is part of the Air Training Corps (ATC), known informally as the 'Air Cadets'; a British youth organisation sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Air Force (RAF). Although many ATC cadets go on to join the RAF or other services, the ATC is no longer set up as a recruiting organisation.

The ATC has over 40,000 members in Squadrons across the UK. The ATC is divided geographically into six regions, 34 wings and 900 squadrons. 344 (Fulham) Squadron sits within London and South East Region (LASER) and London Wing.

ATC activities include aircraft and glider flying, indoor and outdoor rifle shooting, marching band practice, drill, sports and other outdoor activities, as well classification training leading up to a BTEC in Aviation Studies.

Cadet membership can begin at the age of 13 years and 3 months and ends at the age of 20. New members join as a junior cadet and can earn military ranks including, in ascending order; Corporal, Sergeant, Flight Sergeant and Cadet Warrant Officer.

344 (Fulham) Squadron parade twice a week on Monday and Thursday evenings from 19:15-21:30 hours.

In 2012 and 2013, 344 (Fulham) Squadron won the Inness Sword Competition for the best London ATC Squadron, going on to win the Elworthy Sword in a quad-cadet competition against the London Army, Sea and Combined Cadet Forces.

In 2016, the Dacre Brooch was awarded to a cadet from 344 (Fulham) Squadron, presented by Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty. The Brooch has since been presented to the Duchess of Cambridge, in her role as Honorary Air Commandant of the Air Training Corps.

344 (Fulham) Squadron is supported by the Worshipful Company of Mercers, a premier Livery Company of the City of London.

344 (Fulham) Squadron website:

Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Squadron offers the Duke of Edinburgh, Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

Crest
The crest of the Squadron:

Motto
The motto of the Squadron is Spectemur Agendo, a Latin motto meaning Let us be judged by our acts.

Uniform
The Squadron has two uniforms known as 'Blues' and 'Greens'. Cadets are issued uniforms following completion of the induction period. 'Blues' are worn on parades and 'Greens' on outdoor activities.

Overseas Expeditions
In 2008, 344 (Fulham) Squadron led an expedition called 'Expedition Blue Falcon' to Sri Lanka where cadets completed a trek as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. The expedition also took part in the renovation of a Sri Lankan school. The expedition was awarded the Shackleton Trophy by the Shackleton Foundation for the ATC squadron which undertook the best overseas expedition.

In 2009 344 (Fulham) Squadron led an expedition to South Africa where cadets completed trek through the Drakensberg mountain range.

Annually, cadets from 344 (Fulham) Squadron take part in the International Four Day Marches Nijmegen in the Netherlands.