Cadets and staff from 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Squadron Air Training Corps braved the 27 degree heat on Sunday 23 May to be back at their pointing stations to help Coventry City Council with the Coventry half marathon. Sizzling in the sunshine the cadets took to their posts during one of the city's most important events on the calendar.

The event organised by Paul Claridge from Coventry City Council saw the Cadets along with over one hundred other volunteers carrying out the duty of course directors to ensure the 2100 competitors remained on the right route starting from Millennium place round the city and then back to Trinity Street . As the runners ran past the squadron building it was a great opportunity for the cadets to help out.

The city's half marathon race organiser Paul Claridge said "It's fantastic to see these young people helping at such an important event for the city of Coventry . We can't do it without hundreds of volunteers who give their time for free.

The cadets thoroughly enjoyed the race especially watching the likes of superman, bananas and a squirrel run past them. Supporters lined the route to cheer on the runners and so did the cadets. They clapped and cheered, giving encouragement as well as pointing them in the right direction. The support was much needed especially as the runners had over 4 miles left to run, in the heat .

2438 Squadrons Flight Sergeant Alan Tillman said “ This is the second year the cadets from 2438 squadron have helped out with the event and the cadets thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This was a great opportunity for the cadets to raise the profile of the squadron by supporting the council with this fantastic event"