The Regions are...
London and South East
South West
Central and East
Northern
Wales and West
Scotland and Northern Ireland

Each Region is divided into Wings, each commanded by Wing Commander RAFVR(T). There are 38 Wings, each containing a number of Squadrons and Detached Flights. There are approximately 922 Squadrons and about 79 Detached Flights. Listed below are the telephone numbers for the South West Region and its Wings. You can ring your Region or Wing to find out the location of your nearest ATC Squadron.

South West Regional HQ ATC                 Tel 01934 822131 Ext 7485

HQ Bristol & Gloucestershire Wing        Tel: 01452 722931   Fax: 01452 721237

HQ Devon & Somerset Wing                    Tel: 01392 275173   Fax: 01392 490238

HQ Dorset & Wilts Wing                          Tel: 01980 622014   Fax: 01980 624089

HQ Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wing        Tel: 01329 843391

HQ Plymouth & Cornwall Wing                Tel: 01637 877379

HQ Thames Valley Wing                            Tel: 01235 555420   Fax: 01235 559434

614 (Lydney) Squadron is in the Bristol and Gloucester Wing. The Ministry of Defence meets the costs of the official training proramme, while other recommended activities and social events are financed by the Squadron's Civilian Committee. They are responsible for the welfare and recreational side of the squadron's activities.

There are approximately 37,000 cadets in the ATC (and about 9000 in the CCF - RAF Section). There are nearly 10,000 adult volunteer officers and instructors, and about 5000 civilian committee members. This makes the Air Cadet Organisation one of the largest and successful youth organisations in the UK.