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Five go flying in Shropshire

Five go flying in ShropshireOn Saturday 14 th July 2007, five cadets successfully completed their Glider Induction Course at RAF Shawbury. Cdt's Hewitt, Wark, Kesterton, Cadinot and Webb, along with Cdt Mcguire who came along to give support, had a great time on what turned out to be a warm sunny afternoon.

633 VGS had moved from RAF Cosford to RAF Shawbury due to the model aircraft show at Cosford. Despite freshening winds, the Vigilant gliders coped well with the conditions and all five cadets were airborne in the early afternoon.

All the cadets were given a certificate to show their completion of the course all said they would like to fly again; in particular, Cdt Kesterton said he would now like to undertake a gliding scholarship.

Pilot Officer Jennings commented "We were very lucky to get airborne on the Saturday; the flying for the following day was scrubbed due to the expected bad weather. Despite a few nerves shown by the cadets, especially when putting on their parachutes, all enjoyed the day."

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Plt Off Jennings - 487 (Kingstanding & Perry Barr) Squadron
20Jul07


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