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RAF Navy
RAF cadets at RAF Benson (6 AEF Squadron)
The RAF section was honoured to lead the College’s representation at the town’s Remembrance Day parade. Year
10 cadets completed their First Class training specification including Air Experience flying and live firing. Six Year 11 cadets completed their leading cadet training and have been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. All Year 12 cadets completed their Advanced Training and Methods of Instruction Course, and were awarded the Instructor Cadet lanyard.
RAF Cadet Sergeant Ethan Hackett has been selected to be the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet (CCF) for East Sussex. The Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet is seen as the aide and representative of
the cadet forces to the Royal Family and the Lord Lieutenant, and Ethan is the second pupil in the College’s history to have been selected for this position. Having completed the national leadership course at RAF Cranwell last year, Ethan was invited to attend the South East Area NCO training to act as one of the directing staff at the course. Ethan also worked towards becoming the first ever pupil to reach the level of Master Cadet. Eugene Jackson was awarded an RAF Cadet Pilot Scholarship which equates to ten days of individual flying tuition leading to solo wings. Cameron Wallace-Carville applied for the RAF national leadership course at RAF Cranwell this summer.
Max Woolmer
Although curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic, all Year 10 Royal Navy cadets were able to complete their Ordinary Cadet syllabus and made good progress towards being promoted to Able Cadet. Changes in command meant that senior cadets were given more responsibility, which saw Georgie Lock
and Cody Chan promoted to Cadet Petty Officer, and Alex Freeman promoted to Leading Cadet.
As the section senior cadet, Max Woolmer was able to develop further his leadership skills. Having earned his bronze wings last year, Max was selected for and subsequently completed his silver and gold wings courses at RNAS Yeovilton. Building on links
with the Sea Cadet Corps, this year’s Field Day saw the cadets complete taster sessions in powerboating and fixed seat rowing.
Three sections working together
A small cohort of volunteers from all three sections also learnt new fieldcraft skills associated with working in a built-up area including tunnelling and house clearance. Range Day allowed participants to gain some good shooting experience and develop their marksmanship skills. The annual CCF mess dinner was a wonderful celebration of the contribution of our NCOs to the contingent.
Ethan Hackett
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