Over 35 Air Cadets in the South West of England got airborne thanks to 6 Flying Training School.
Overcoming the local mist and fog, the 6 FTS team successfully deployed three Grob Tutor aircraft to RNAS Culdrose during the week of 26 August 2024 to provide Air Experience Flights (AEF) to cadets in the South West.
Group Captain Matt Barker, Commandant 6 FTS, explained, “Our priority was to ensure that all cadets who have never flown before had the opportunity to experience their first Air Experience Flight with us; we are really pleased that we could work closely with Babcock, our industry partner, to successfully deliver this activity together.”
The determination of all the personnel involved meant flying operations continued till 1930 hours on some evenings, maximising the time available to get as many cadets airborne as safely possible.
6 FTS deployed aircraft from MOD Boscombe Down, with the support of Babcock and Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, who fully accommodated and supported the detachment.