Kate is off to a flying start as new patron of the Air Cadets

[Warmtoast]

The Duchess of Cambridge was as radiant as ever on Sunday as she stepped out to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Air Cadets.


More here:
Kate Middleton is radiant at first event of Air Cadet patronage (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016020729660/kate-middleton-celebrates-75th-anniversary-of-air-cadets/)

[Courtney Mil]

Good for her, although I'm not sure why you're reading Hello!, warmtoast.

One question, why is the Air Commodore staring longingly at the Dutchess' legs?

http://www.hellomagazine.com/imagenes/royalty/2016020729660/kate-middleton-celebrates-75th-anniversary-of-air-cadets/0-145-295/kate--a.jpg

I've a feeling I know the answer to this one, but I'm not going to write it.

[tubby linton]

Kate is not from the Netherlands Courtney!My wife tells me that the Commodore is probably looking at her shoes.

[Fortissimo]

No, the Air Commodore's eyes have not got as far as the shoes. She also appears to have her tongue hanging out. It seems leopards don't change their spots. :E

[LlamaFarmer]

Maybe she can knock some heads together and sort out the gliding debacle :ugh:

[Warmtoast]

Courtney Mil

I'm not sure why you're reading Hello!, Warmtoast

For stories like this of course! Anyway it's free from my local library using the Zinio Reader app.

[muppetofthenorth]

I'm expecting some older members of the forum to have problems holding onto their cocoa when they see pictures of Carol Vorderman in uniform.

[Old-Duffer]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Knock it off - please!

Whilst the air cadets organisation has many problems, of which the gliding issue is the most visible, having a Comdt who is there for the 'long haul' and not just a 'passing' air cdre, is a considerable advantage.

By any yardstick the current one star is a ball of fire - possibly on occasions too much so............

...... and by the way, the air cadets is the best youth organisation in the UK and don't forget it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Old Duffer

[chopper2004]

@Muppet

You mean add a touch more milk or cream to their cocoa :mad::mad::E at the sight of Gp Capt Vorderman :ok:

cheers

[unclenelli]

Courtney & 40simo,
The Air Commodore is actually looking on the floor for her missing Gong! (Only a lonely Golden Jubilee)

(See photos here! (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3435752/Kate-s-flying-high-Duchess-Cambridge-steps-pale-blue-Alexander-McQueen-marks-75th-anniversary-RAF-Air-Cadets.html))

[tradewind]

maybe she is just amazed at the apparent hovering ability of the the Duchess!

[chevvron]

No, the Air Commodore's eyes have not got as far as the shoes. She also appears to have her tongue hanging out. It seems leopards don't change their spots. :E
It's 'cos the Air Commode has to wear 'standard' colour tights whereas Kate can wear what colour she likes.

[TheWizard]

Eyes front Sergeant!!!
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/02/07/14/30F7EEC400000578-3435752-image-a-24_1454856308235.jpg

[Lima Juliet]

^^^^Brilliant!^^^^ :D:D:D

[Danny42C]

Courtney (your #2),

Obvious - seams not straight !

Danny.

[Courtney Mil]

Nice one, Danny!

[glad rag]

Have I missed a thing here (being a fossil) but why have they all got their hands over their fannies?
I mean it's nice and all that with the patent leather gloves and all but.....

[ACW418]

Actually they are glued there so they can't get their hands on Cmdt 2 FTS!

Coat, Hat, Gloves

ACW

[LlamaFarmer]

Just noticed (I'm getting older so my eyesight and reactions aren't what they used to be in years past), why are the Air Comm and female CWO hat-less in Church?

All the rest of the females have kept headdress on

[chevvron]

Have I missed a thing here (being a fossil) but why have they all got their hands over their fannies?
I mean it's nice and all that with the patent leather gloves and all but.....

And one VRT Officer appears to be clutching a glass of red wine; was it a communion service?

[Heliport]

They are not in church.

The last pic was taken at the post service reception held in the Great Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice across the road from St Clement Danes.

[LlamaFarmer]

They are not in church.

The last pic was taken at the post service reception held in the Great Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice across the road from St Clement Danes.


My mistake... looked a bit churchy.

[CoffmanStarter]

Is Sir Chris Hoy still involved ... I thought he was appointed as a Hon Group Captain 'Ambassador' a little while back ?

[romeo bravo]

Mr Hoy did nothing, CV has been seen events and is more of a role model :E

[POBJOY]

Its all to get ready for the new generation of Air Cadet Creche's.
No flying to speak of anymore so get them in young and teach them childcare, sewing,cascading,facebook,and supermarket bag filling.
Much easier than messing about with equipment that needs a correct servicing system, and anyone in the system to make a real decision about anything mechanical.

[ExRAFRadar]

what's 'cascading'?

[brokenlink]

Glad a communion service was not considered at Ely, we had around 1000 cadets on the parade and cathedral service, would still be opening bottles now I suspect.

[POBJOY]

Its an 'in joke' on the AIR CADETS GROUNDED thread.
It is how 'nil information' that contains no useful items is (not) spread around the Air Cadet system nowadays.
It is not really a joke but a testimony to the complete C.....F.... that has kept all Air Cadet Gliders on the ground for nearly two years.
The worst aspect being the contempt that Cmt 2FTS has for the Volunteer VGS staff,and his complete lack of ability and leadership.
Not just my opinion but a fair appraisal of the common thoughts of most VGS staff past and present. Sad but TRUE.
The Air Cadets need to get the AIR bit back as a priority not pussy foot around with fancy websites,facebook,twitter,and endless meetings that go nowhere.
We had the finest basic Cadet hands on airborne training facility in the world and the 'system' KILLED IT. SAD but TRUE.

[Flying Lawyer]

LlamaFarmer

My mistake... looked a bit churchy.


An understandable mistake. The Great Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice is reminiscent of a cathedral.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/FlyingLawyer/RCJ1_zpsqdneie3m.jpg


The architect, George Edmund Street RA, had an extensive ecclesiastical practice and is renowned for his many churches (here and abroad) in the Gothic Revival style. He was the sole architect for the entire project (covering about six acres) from foundations to spires.
Street died (aged 57) a year before the building was opened in 1882 by Queen Victoria, after eleven years of construction. He is buried in Westminster Abbey – an indication of the esteem in which he was held.

(The photograph appears to have been taken on a 'tourist' day, not a working day.)


Aviation content - Aerial views (video) of the Royal Courts of Justice and surrounding area (http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/video/aerial-views-of-the-royal-courts-of-justice-on-3rd-news-footage/496092018)

[Heathrow Harry]

he probably used the drawings he'd made for an unsuccesful Cathedral Quote.....

[G-CPTN]

It is amazing (at least to me) how many cathedrals and great churches have histories that date back to the mid 19th Century.

It is tempting to assume that these buildings as we see them today 'have always been like that', however, after the Dissolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissolution_of_the_Monasteries), many fell into disrepair with sections collapsing.

During the 1830s there seems to have been a resurgence in 'religion' and rich benefactors emerged to finance the reconstruction of many fine buildings as we see them today.

I mention just one as an example - St Albans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Albans_Cathedral#Dissolution_and_after):- 19th Century (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Albans_Cathedral#19th_century).

[Mechta]

During the 1830s there seems to have been a resurgence in 'religion' and rich benefactors emerged to finance the reconstruction of many fine buildings as we see them today.

On visiting a country church (Milbourne Port near Henstridge), the vicar told me that in Victorian times the churches were going up at such a rate that there were 50% more church pews available than there were bottoms to fill them.