CCF (continued)
On the 11th October we got to do it all again, this time however there was a helicopter!
the School outdoor classroom where a bushcraft activity displaying fire lighting methods and survival shelters. The Colonel then received instruction from Cadet Morris during the final display of archery alongside his Regimental Sergeant Major.
With the demonstrations completed the Colonel then invited the Contingent to explore the Wildcat helicopter, the cadets enthralled by what had arrived at school, received a talk from the pilots, aircrew and ground crew which provided a diverse insight into the role of the
Cadet Applegate said “The Opening Ceremony was fantastic, everyone looked so smart in the AAC berets, I liked the fact we all worked as a team and achieved this”
Welcoming Lt Col Gavin Rundle, the Army Air Corps regimental Colonel whom arrived in style getting off a Wildcat helicopter received by Capt Fairnington and the Regiments Project Officer Major Mark Aslett was guided to the Contingent, who formed up ready on parade for inspection. During this inspection the cadets were presented their beret badges alongside answering questions of their cadet experience.
Army Air Corps.
Concluding the visit, we were presented an eagle trophy to reward the most improved cadet of the year. Colonel Rundle provided a closing address, inviting the Contingent to visit the headquarters at RNAS Yeovilton providing access to the Regiments operations. The cadets cannot wait to visit and we thank the 1 Regiment Army Air Corps for all the support they have shown the Contingent.
The cadets once again excelled providing demonstrations of the activities they have undertaken during their time with the Contingent, the Colonel received a recovery position and CPR demonstration and explanation from Cadets Bradbeer, Duce, Fouracre & McGinn. Followed by a visit to
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Concluding the visit, we were presented an eagle trophy to reward the most improved cadet of the year.
Expedition Training 18th – 19th October 12 members of the Contingent visited the Mendip Hills as we headed into half term. We had two groups operating in the
nonetheless both teams passed by Captain Fairnington who was assessing the qualifying team on their ability to be self-sufficient. The practice team arrived first who were all enjoying the challenge, using their compass bearings confidently.
area enduring some very tough conditions. We were fortunate enough to book into Yoxter Cadet Training Camp accommodated by our Training Team from Colerne. We departed early Wednesday morning, reaching the teams start point at 11:30 am. The two teams on expedition were both of different experience, we had our qualifying team of Cpl Bradbeer, Cannings, Smith Lance Corporal Butt, Fouracre and Cadet Duce who were remotely supervised during the course of their expedition and our practice team Cadets Bradbeer, Campbell, McGinn, Morris, Pilkington and Rudland who were under the instruction of 2Lt Hervey.
Wednesday provided its own challenge as visibility was no more than 10 metres in all directions,
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