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

[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?



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.

[LlamaFarmer]

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

[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 at the sight of Gp Capt Vorderman

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!)

[tradewind]

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

[chevvron]

Originally Posted by 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.

It's 'cos the Air Commode has to wear 'standard' colour tights whereas Kate can wear what colour she likes.

[TheWizard]

Eyes front Sergeant!!!

[Lima Juliet]

^^^^Brilliant!^^^^

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.....

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