1066 Sqn Expedition Success

BY FLT LT ERICA VEY RAFVR(T)
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Cadets from 1066 (Hitchin) Sqn are a step closer to completing their Duke of Edinburgh's Awards after returning from a week in North Wales. The trip enabled cadets to complete either a silver or gold practice expedition. Sunny weather was experienced for the duration of the week and the cadets that completed their silver expedition also had the opportunity to try out the high ropes course at Ropeworks.

The gold group climbed Cadair Idris on day one of their expedition. Flt Sgt Christopher Moore, 17 said, "the expedition allowed me to develop the skills I gained at bronze and silver in a new environment".

Silver group member Cpl Samuel James, 16 explains, "the expedition proved to be the most challenging but most rewarding activity I have done in the Corps". Commanding Officer Flt Lt Vey said the expeditions in Wales proved to be a great success. The cadets worked extremely hard doing both the expedition and the training days beforehand.

The trip would not have been possible without the work from the four staff members that attended, particularly CI Dave Dewbery, a qualified Mountain Leader, who carried out the majority of the planning. The cadets will return to Wales in the summer to complete their qualifying expedition and their awards.