863 (Thurston) Squadron Air Training Corps Recruit Training Camp

12 recruits successfully took part in 863 (Thurston) Squadrons’ recruit training camp in late November. The recruits endured the cold and snow to master the basic skills they need to become Air Training Corps cadets, including shoe and boot polishing, how to look after and wear their uniform, and basic drill, as well as navigation skills and fieldcraft. Their newly acquired skills were then put to the test in two challenging exercises in pitch black and icy conditions.

Several senior cadets were on hand to teach and guide the new recruits, passing on all the invaluable skills and knowledge they themselves have acquired throughout their time as Air Cadets.