ACTIVE WEEKEND FOR HIGH FLYERS!

Three 2168 Cadets had the time of their lives recently when they took part in a Regional Activities Centre Camp at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, near York. Cadets Joshua Robson, Luke Buchan and Joseph Schofield joined with cadets from other parts of Yorkshire for a weekend full of activities.

Amongst the activities were two state of the art aircraft simulators, which allowed the cadets to choose a range of different aircraft and "fly" them on their chosen flight paths. Cadet Joshua Robson commented: "The flight simulator was great. I managed to successfully pilot a Hawk Jet Trainer from Manchester Airport to Leeds/Bradford and then on to RAF Church Fenton near Tadcaster".

The cadets also got a chance to really fly when they went gliding with 643 VGS. Luke Buchan and Joe Schofield made their first flights and Joshua Robson completed his second flight. After completing his flight, Cadet Luke Buchan said: "That was my favourite activity. I would definitely recommend gliding to anyone".

The cadets spent quite a bit of time improving their drill skills on the parade square but the weekend was not all work. On Saturday night the group went in to York and had an enjoyable evening improving their ten-pin bowling skills. Cadet Joseph Schofield summed up the feelings of the other cadets when he remarked: "It was a really enjoyable weekend. It was good fun and we made lots of new friends".