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TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
By CWO Caitlin Mitchell
In October, Cadet Warrant Officer Caitlin Mitchell was lucky enough to be selected as the only cadet from the Wing to attend the national camp to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The 50 cadets from across the UK spent a fun filled week taking part in a range of activities around the island. The Cyprus camp is an incredibly popular activity that is always oversubscribed.
Throughout the week they made several section visits to the RAF Police Dog Section, Air Traffic Control, Fire Section and
84 Squadron; responsible for aerial firefighting duties on the island. Speaking to RAF personnel the cadets found out about life in sunny Cyprus and seeing how life works for the services abroad. In addition, they met Air Cadets from the local squadron for social activities such as trips to the beach, the water park and a night cruise. The competition heated up when the cadets attending the camp went go karting!
CWO Mitchell said the most popular activity was the scuba diving. Instructors led the cadets on several practice dives before the cadets were assessed and passed a qualification at the end of the week. She also said this has been her favourite camp and has met a fantastic group of people that she hopes to keep in contact with. Flight Lieutenant Jordan Swaine, Officer Commanding 250 (Halifax) Squadron said “The Cyprus camp is one of the many fantastic opportunities we offer to our cadets. CWO Mitchell thoroughly deserved her place and is a key member of the squadron. I’d encourage all cadets to take full advantage of what we offer”.
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