41 (City of porirua) Squadron

41 (Kapi-Mana) Squadron was formed in 1980 in Porirua and over the past 28 years has paraded in several locations around Porirua City. The Squadron is currently parading in the Ngati Toa Domain, in the TS Taupo Sea Cadet building.

On the 28th May 2005 the Squadron was officially renamed 41 (City of Porirua) Squadron, in honor of the Squadron's 25th birthday and freedom to the city was granted by the Porirua City Council.

The Air Training Corps (ATC) conducts a 3-year training cycle taking cadets from basic level knowledge through to advanced level knowledge in area's such as:

  • Adventure Training (camping, tramping, map reading, radio skills)
  • Aviation Studies
  • First Aid
  • Drill and Service Training
  • Leadership Training
  • Instructional Training
  • Firearms Safety and Target Shooting

There are also opportunities in the Squadron for cadets to take part in:

  • Flying Scholarships and Camps
  • Military Base Visits
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
  • Promotional Courses
  • The Air Force Experience Scheme
  • Local, Area and National Bushcraft Camps

Activities in 2009 included:

  • Masterton Airshow
  • Gliding & Power Flying
  • Target Shooting in Local, National and Commonwealth Shooting Competitions
  • Leadership development programs (Junior, Senior & Advanced Leader Courses)
  • ANZAC Day Parades and Battle of Britain Service
  • Bushcraft Activities
  • Superclash