AIR CADETS GET FLIGHT EXPERIENCE

The 353 Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron form Leamington recently had members participate in an exercise by the Royal Canadian Air Force in London.

Two Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules cargo planes gave over 1,200 cadets in southwestern Ontario a chance to experience flying in such a setting, with planes flying over the region, including over Lake Erie (right).

One of those lucky cadets was Owen Pimentel of Wheatley, who spent Saturday learning about the Air Force life.

Young Canadians aged eight to 12 can join cadets and do a variety of rewarding challenges and activities, all while learning valuable life and work skills.

While Air Cadets are not members of the Canadian Forces, the program is sponsored by the Department of National Defence in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada.

The Leamington squadron meets every Wednesday evening. Call 519-326-3835 if you have a young person interested in being a part of the program.

Owen Pimentel

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