June 1942

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examination, was taken by all boys who were over 15 years old. All the candidates were successful : Andrew, Barber, Barder, Border, Boulton, Calder, Dean, Denholm (D. H.), Drummond, Duffield, French (D. H.), Garth, Harnby, Harper, Huntley, Jefferson, Middleton (T.), Neville, Norris, Ormiston, Penniston, Pryer (D.), Reynolds (A. G.), Ringrose, Robson (P.), Ruben, Shardlow (A. J.), Tee, Thompson (J.), Walker (R. H.), Wicks, Young. The second part, a Section Leading examination, was passed by Ruben, Denholm (D. H.) , Tee, Harnby, Huntley Penniston, Neville, Boulton, Harper, Andrew, Thompson (J.) and Calder. The candidates for this examination were all over 16. In general the Certificate "A" results were exceptionally good and all concerned are to be congratulated.

A. T. C. Throughout the past term the A.T.C. Flight has continued to progress in spirit and efficiency. Many and varied have been the subjects studied, and in certain branches of the syllabus a very high standard has been reached. This was particularly the case with navigation, the mainstay of the syllabus. The high standard obtained led the senior squad to take a test Initial Training Wing examination on our half-term " field day," and the results, for a first attempt, were gratifying. The junior squad (still known as the " recruits " has shown a great deal of keenness and is rapidly approaching proficiency examination standard. Besides navigation, morse, drill, anti-gas work, and aircraft recognition, for which the epidiascope has proved invaluable, have been studied. During the term the Flight sent a team of eight to Archbishop Holgate's School to engage them in an aircraft recognition " bee." The contest was most exciting and enjoyable, although we lost by three points. The universally bad weather forced us to abandon the idea of visiting R.A.F. stations this term. We must hope for better luck in the Summer. On the last parade of term, the Flight was inspected by Colonel Jones, District Inspecting Officer of the A.T.C. He told us that he was very pleased with what he saw, and congratulated the Flight on its turnout, enthusiasm, and steadiness on parade. 29


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