In these the Section can claim to have achieved no small success; 10 of the 12 cadets taking L /S. and nine of the 16 taking P.O. having passed the written examination. This last result is by far the best in the recent history of the Section. The remaining parades after the examination were spent on practical signalling and in preparation for the oral examinations which are to take place next term. The seamanship room has been systematically improved, thanks to the efforts of the stores ratings, A.B. Badham and 0/S. Sheldon, who are both showing a lot of keenness. In addition to the now routine flag procedure at the beginning of each parade, a Quartermaster is appointed each week, whose duty is to sound the "Still" as the flag is being broken at the gaff and sound the "Carry on" immediately afterwards.
R.A.F. SECTION Flying Scholarships have been awarded to Warrant Officer Portlock and Leading Cadet Bytheway. We congratulate them, and wish them success in their training. We were privileged this term to have a visit by two pilots from Linton-on-Ouse. Flight Lieutenant Arnott, D.F.C., talked about his work as a day fighter pilot, and included some reference to his experiences in the Korean war. Flying Officer Parker talked about his work in all weather fighters. These talks were most interesting to all, and inspiring to many. The training programme has been made much easier by the issue of cyclostyled notes to each Cadet. For this idea we are indebted to Sergeant K. Brown, who voluntarily carried out every stage in the production of the notes. We are interested to know that Pilot Officer H. W. J. Rigg, who left the Section and the School in 1953, passed out of the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, in April this year. We wish him success in his career. The Summer Camp will he at R.A.F., Shawbury, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, from 31st July to 8th August.
SHOOTING This term, after one or two changes, the first VIII settled down to a more consistent rate of scoring, though one below the level of which we felt it was capable. The term's matches consisted of five school postal matches and the "Country Life" competition. Unfortunately two schools omitted to send us their scores. Results were :Lost. St. Peter's 654. King Edward's School 673. Mill Hill Bridlington
St. Peter's 649. St. Peter's 651.
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