The 22 nd October was a very early start for cadets from 29F (Rugby) Squadron and 198 (Squadron) who met at the squadron at the unearthly hour of half past six in preparation to travel to Matlock in Derbyshire to complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award Actual Expedition. Half asleep, the cadets loaded up the minibus and set out for the Dales.

The weather for the weekend was cool but mostly dry. The terrain here was rather different to what the cadets had completed on the Practice and training walks, but everyone took to the challenge with full commitment.

Cadets all camped in Birchover, a small village high up on the hills which overlooks Matlock. The cadets were all eager to complete their Expedition and were awake, cooking their breakfast before the sun had fully risen. Once it was completely light, the cadets set out for their second day of walking.

Flight Sergeant (ATC) Ison commented that ‘it is a pleasure to see the cadets enjoy completing their expedition, many of whom will go on to complete the silver award.'

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Sgt Lee Ison - 29F (Rugby) Squadron
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18 Nov 11