Group Captain Carol Vorderman
It needs be considered that an appointee to an honorary position, especially in the Air Force where honorary appointments are few, is generally of one who has a profile and ethos that places them in a position of respect and has been selected to fill that position by virtue of what is hoped that individual can bring to the table.
An excellent post above. I only have 30+ years RAF service but absolutely agree that both Sir Chris and Carol are superb selections for honorary appointments. It would be an absolute pleasure to meet or work with either of them and in any capacity.
I would certainly have a different view if our very senior leadership were ever stupid enough to go for a 'yoof culture tattooed chimp from I'm a Dancing Chef in the Jungle celebrity land' but that's just me.
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Thanks - good to see the competition supported at a high level. The cadets - simply excellent, and a great example of the yoof of today. They, and their parents and instructors, should be very proud.
Nice to see these people giving up their time help, but what do these people actually do?
I am a little confused as to their purpose?
Don't get me wrong, I am all in favour of getting the ACO recognised..I just don't understand - are they to inspire the current cadets, encourage financial backers or recruit new Cadets.
If it's the latter, then I don't think I have see either of them in any sort of campaign.
I am a little confused as to their purpose?
Don't get me wrong, I am all in favour of getting the ACO recognised..I just don't understand - are they to inspire the current cadets, encourage financial backers or recruit new Cadets.
If it's the latter, then I don't think I have see either of them in any sort of campaign.
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Don't get me wrong, I am all in favour of getting the ACO recognised..I just don't understand - are they to inspire the current cadets, encourage financial backers or recruit new Cadets.
If it's the latter, then I don't think I have see either of them in any sort of campaign.
If it's the latter, then I don't think I have see either of them in any sort of campaign.
My daughter has been an Air Cadet for well over three years (she's now an SNCO and very keen to join the RAF as a career) and she hasn't been made aware of Ms. Vorderman's role or even who she is.
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I don't think she was appointed to inspire the cadets because as far as I can see, apart for a select few, it hasn't been publicised within.
My daughter has been an Air Cadet for well over three years (she's now an SNCO and very keen to join the RAF as a career) and she hasn't been made aware of Ms. Vorderman's role or even who she is.
My daughter has been an Air Cadet for well over three years (she's now an SNCO and very keen to join the RAF as a career) and she hasn't been made aware of Ms. Vorderman's role or even who she is.
She is keen to do lots and I'm sure she will.
It's been all over Air Cadet websites and social meeja, and promulgated down the Chain of Command. But you can never guarantee info being passed on .......
Did she know about Chris Hoy?
Having viewed this weeks Sun newspaper I would like to propose that Madonna be offered a similar position. The position she has assumed on the pages of the Sun leads me to believe she would be perfect for the job.
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But you can never guarantee info being passed on .......
Did she know about Chris Hoy?
Did she know about Chris Hoy?
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I meant local as in unit level... she's a bright enough kid.
Ok Jindabyne, Who would you propose for the role, or if you consider using a 'celebrity' to do this is not 'appropriate', how would you get a similar amount of publicity for the Air Cadets for the same expenditure?