THREE West Devon air cadets have completed the final stages of their training to become instructor cadets.

Cpl Charlotte Halliday, Sgt Rachael Collard and Cpl Jack Williams, of Tavistock Squadron, have been air cadets for three and a half years.

During that time they have taken part in all the activities the Air Cadets offers, flying in gliders and powered aircraft camps, shooting with small and full bore rifles, drill and sport.

Charlotte had just completed her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and Rachael and Jack are in the final stages of completing their awards.

They have passed examinations in propulsion, air and pilot navigation and air frames.

The cadets had to attend a weekend course on method of instruction and then give an assessed lesson before receiving their certificate and yellow lanyard denoting Instructor Cadet.

Commanding Officer John Olver said: 'These cadets are a fine example to our younger cadets. I hope they will now help the staff organise and run activities at our HQ.'

Tavistock Squadron welcomes new recruits who are 13 years of age.

For more information contact 01822 612743, or visit the website http://www.2312squadron">www.2312squadron.

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