Several aviators and officers from RAF Brize Norton, who are in non-flying roles, have been selected to take part in the Junior Ranks and Officers Pilot Scholarship Scheme (JROPSS) and Introductory Flight Scholarship (ISF).
Both schemes are funded by the RAF Charitable Trust, who donate to this cause to give personnel in non-flying roles exposure to flight and the ability to follow their passion for aviation. The JROPSS is a 15-hour flying scholarship with the aim of them being able to fly a light aircraft, solo. The IFS is a 1-hour introductory flight, giving the individuals initial exposure to learning to fly.
AS1 Dodwell said:
“I was absolutely thrilled to hear from the Station Commander that I’d been awarded the 15-hour scholarship. This was my fourth time applying for the scheme as it’s always been something I’ve wanted to do, so kept persevering and was finally selected. I’m determined to achieve the goal of flying solo at the end of my 15 hours and take my flying even further with the hopes of achieving my Private Pilots License”
Air Specialist 1(T) Dodwell
General Engineering Flight
This year’s scheme had over 450 applicants, with 7 winners selected from RAF Brize Norton informed by the Station Commander, Group Captain Louise Henton.
Group Captain Henton said:
“I had the privilege today of informing a handful of our personnel that they’d been selected for this scheme, which was a closely kept secret and a complete surprise for them. The team have done incredibly well to have been selected from such a large group of applicants and it’s fantastic that they now get to go and experience flying, utilising our very own flying club facility here at RAF Brize Norton.”
Group Captain Henton
Station Commander
The JROPSS winners are:
- Flying Officer Tully
- AS1 Cannon
- AS1 Dodwell
- AS1 Glynn
The IFS winners are:
- Flying Officer Roos
- AR Jackson
- Corporal Cook
