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Opportunity Flights
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Apart from the AEF aircraft, many Air Cadets also get the opportunity of flying in a variety of other RAF aircraft. Some lucky individuals are put forward for passenger flights in 'fast jets'. During their time as a cadet, many will have flown in a variety of Service aeroplanes and helicopters - sometimes in the capacity of Supernumerary Crew. It is not unusual for some of these flights to include trips overseas. Most of these flights take place during Annual Camps when Cadets visit an RAF Station. Those Air Cadets with an aptitude for flying can apply for a number of courses, including Flying and Gliding Scholarships. As well as flying in military aircraft there are also regular opportunities for Squadrons to put forward Cadets for flights with Civil Airlines. Cadets get to join the crew in the cockpit for these flights and follow the action from the 'jump seat'.
These flight are normally only offered to the best cadet's from each Squadron. Each year, Squadrons are asked to nominate their best male and female cadet. These cadets are interviewed and placed on a selection list. When the Wing is offered such opportunities as a flight is a fast jet or overseas flight, the cadets from this list.
Two cadets, Flt Sgt Nic Knevitt 871 (Penn) Sqn and Sergeant Craig Harding 57 (Potters Bar) Sqn visited to RAF Marham and Corporal Chris Hughes 57 (Potters Bar) Squadron who has just completed a overseas flight to Cyprus & Germany, courtesy of the Royal Air Force. |
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