Maidstone Triplets Help At Record Breaking Airshow
Local Air Cadets were out in force last weekend to help at the record breaking Biggin Hill International Airfair. Well over 200 cadets and Staff from across Kent were in action on 7 and 8 June in support of the 2008 Biggin Hill International Airfair. Among them were 13 year old triplets from 40F (Maidstone) Squadron. Cadets Marcos, James and Lee Postill were all attending their first airshow as members of the Air Cadets. They thought it a great day out although hard work they also got to see the display aircraft at close quarters.
Kent Wing has supplied cadets to help Air Displays International (ADI) to run the annual event for over 15 years at this famous former RAF fighter station. Cadets carry out a variety of roles including helping at the points of entry and providing security for the aircraft in the static park. 2008 saw a record-breaking attendance of over 70,000 people on the Sunday of the two day show.
The cadets’ Commanding officer, Flight Lieutenant Chris Tate RAFVR(T) said that he was very pleased with the way the cadets had worked hard all day and that on Sunday they were off to help at the Race for Life event, so they were having a very busy weekend.
ADI’s Press Officer, Nick Smith, added that “I am always pleased to see the cadets at our shows. Their disciplined and enthusiastic attitude makes them a great asset to us”.
You can become an Air Cadet if you are aged between 13 and 17 and wish to try flying, gliding, sport and adventure training as well as making new friends and trying new activities. 40F Squadron meets at its headquarters at Yeomanry Cottages, Boxley Road, Maidstone on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9:30. Further details can be obtained on 01622 686258 during those hours.
Photograph shows (front to back) Cadets Lee, James & Marcus Postill in front of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster at Biggin Hill.