In what year did the ATC conduct air experience flights for the first time?

The Air Training Corps (ATC) conducted air experience flights for the first time in 1943. This program was significant because it allowed cadets to experience flying, which was not only an exhilarating opportunity but also aimed to cultivate interest in aviation and prepare young individuals for potential careers in the Royal Air Force or other aviation fields. The establishment of these flights highlighted the ATC's mission to foster a sense of teamwork, discipline, and a connection to the RAF among its members during a time when aviation was becoming increasingly vital to military operations in World War II. The timing in 1943 coincided with the expansion of the ATC's role as a preparatory organization for the Royal Air Force, further emphasizing the relationship between the ATC and the wartime efforts of the RAF.