Very interesting ...
I think our
Leon J mentioned something about this possible development on a recent thread that seems to have now disappeared
Delivery of RAF Air Cadet’s national gliding – which involves the world’s largest fleet of gliders – today switches to the command of the newly reformed No.2 Flying Training School (No. 2 FTS).
The school becomes a new centre of excellence in which young people can win their wings – often before they pass their driving test.
With its headquarters at RAF Syerston in Nottinghamshire, No. 2 FTS will oversee the gliding training programme for up to 45,000 air cadets aged 13-19. With 25 volunteer gliding squadrons around the UK, it provides training for the Air Training Corps’ 1,000 squadrons and 203 Combined Cadet Force (RAF) Sections in schools.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, endorsed the change. He said: “No 2 FTS has a long and distinguished unit history; I am delighted that it has become the new home of cadet gliding. The reformation of No 2 FTS is not just another milestone for Royal Air Force Air Cadet gliding it is also one for our Reserve organisation, with John Middleton becoming the first Full Time Reserve Service officer, at the rank of Group Captain, in a flying command appointment.”
RAF MOD No 2 FTS Reforms
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