All we seem to hear these days are complaints about the uselesness of the younger members of society so I should like to redress the balance a little.
On Saturday I was priviliged to be able to help at
Project Propeller at Bruntingthorpe. I was helping on the ground as my passenger was unable to attend this year. Amongst the other helpers were four young gentlemen from 351 (Burton on Trent) ATC. I cannot praise them too highly. They are four wonderful lads who worked their little socks off doing all manner of tasks from carrying drinks for the Veterans to moving tables and chairs etc but most importantly they were there whenever a Veteran needed any help from an arm to lean on to simply listening to their stories (and they love to tell stories of their mates' exploits - never their own
). These young lads interrupted their own drinks and meals without a hint of grumpiness or dismay in order to help. They were cheerful and polite throughout the long day. They are a real credit to their Squadron and four lads of whom their parents and families can be very proud. It was a delightfully refreshing experience to meet them and I wish them all well in the future. They were all exhausted at the end of the day but were off to Cosford the following day to participate in events there. To my shame and embarrassment I cannot remember their names.
