A Cadet's View of Camp - Cadet Clayton of 323 Epsom and Ewell Squadron

So far my time at RAF Cranwell has been very enjoyable, although I find it difficult to get up in the mornings. I have learned many new things from basic skills that I thought I already knew, to drill moves I never knew existed! I have learned to properly iron my uniform, and polish my parade shoes to a good standard. I have also been learning new ways to figure out initiative exercises, and I have also taught cadets to properly and safely use the L98A2 Cadet General Purpose rifle, otherwise known as the 'L98' or the 'Cadet GP'. I also hope to have passed a formal weapons handling test to be able to shoot tomorrow (Thursday) at the range at RAF Waddington.


We have all also learned that our final parade will be at College Hall Officers' Mess and the Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Cooper, will review the parade. I'm very excited about it. All of our uniforms must be perfect and our standard of drill must be at its highest.