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The cadets have virtually no opportunity to fly and are leaving in droves.
Do you have any figures to back this up?
Yes. My sons squardon has gone from 30 to 14 in two years.
Do you mean ATC sqns going on visits, or ATC visits to RAF sqns? And what kind of jollies?
ATC visits to RAF sqns, and, a jolly, as in a ride in anything that the RAF has going.
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I had a catch up call with the AOC and he is focussed on mtgs associated with the glider recovery programme, which is at a critical stage. As soon as we know what option has been agreed, we will ensure that information is cascaded to everyone who needs to know but, due to commercial and contractual sensitivities, I regret I cannot tell you what option are under consideration. Rest assured, the boss and his senior colleagues are doing all they can.