Two year 9 pupils, Carson Doak and Oscar Baker, recently had the incredible opportunity to take to the skies, experiencing the thrill of a lifetime and some exhilarating acrobatics, as part of their involvement with the Royal Air Force (RAF) Air Cadets.

The pupils enjoyed a spectacular flight experience that few young people ever get. The flights, which took place at RAF Leeming, were a well-earned reward for their dedication to the RAF Cadets.

High-Flying Perspectives

Both boys shared their excitement about the experience:

Carson Doak (9Laheney)

"Flying is the best experience you can have at this age. The whole process, from the briefing to taking the controls, was incredible. If you manage to get the chance, it would truly be the best thing you've ever done; it was amazing. I absolutely love being part of the Air Cadets."

Oscar Baker (9Conway)

"It was great. First, we were briefed on what to do and what not to do when we got in the plane. Very quickly, my time came to fly, and it was the best experience ever. I was first taught to do some ups and downs and lefts and rights, which were great. But the real fun thing was that before we landed, we got to do some acrobatics! First, we did a barrel roll, which was super dizzy. After that, we did a stall turn—basically, we went straight up, nudged the controls left, and then turned and started going back down. But what really was the best thing we did was a loop-the-loop, and let's just say it was amazing. We pulled up to five to six Gs, and it's just better than most of the theme park rides you'll go on in a lifetime. It's hard to explain just how unbelievable the whole experience was—it was FANTASTIC!"

This opportunity showcases the commitment of the RAF Air Cadets to providing young people with skills, confidence, and experiences outside the classroom. From flying and gliding to adventure training and recognised qualifications, the cadets programme encourages personal development and a spirit of adventure.

We congratulate Carson and Oscar on their amazing flights and look forward to hearing about their next adventures in the Air Cadets!

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