HI - I was a staff Cadet - but on survival training not flying sadly. I was with 356 (Felixstowe)Sqn working out of places like RAF Bawdsey (the birth place of Radar) and similar.
I did however compleate my first solo at RAF Swanton Morley in 1986 with 611 VGS after 5hrs 39min in a Venture Tmk2.....what a feeling !!!
The Cadets was great - any younger wannabes that are 'thinking' about joining are advised to turn off the Play Sation go and give it a go !
Good luck to all you Ex Cadets out there !!!