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3rd Oct 2023, 17:27

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This inspired me to dig out my Air Cadets (CCF) Gliding course from 1961 at RAF Hawkinge

20 Winch Launches for 1hr airborne
4 Launches for Test Flights, 11 min airborne.
3 Launches for 17 min Solo.

I was a certified Glider Pilot with a BGSA 'B' Licence after 1 1/2 hours in the air at age 16!

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