Anson Division. J. N. Yellowley was promoted Leading Seaman and made Section Writer. A.B.s W. N. Marshall and D. J. Barker were made Stores Rating and Quartermaster respectively. A. W. Fieldhouse and C. J. Sinclair were made Electrical and Boat Rating. Training at School took the form of instruction in Morse code, which has been restored to the syllabus. The following passed Proficiency : — D. J. Barker and A. W. Fieldhouse. A large number of cadets took the A.B. examination but communications remains outstanding. The section went to Linton-on-Ouse (H.M.S. Heron) for Field Day on Shrove Tuesday. A varied programme was carried out which included flying in the Sea Prince, two cadets flying in a Chipmunk trainer, films on the Kiss of Life method of artificial respiration, parachute packing demonstration, .303 demonstration and visit to the Control Tower. A very successful day was enjoyed by all. J.N.Y.
R.A.F. NOTES The number in the section decreased to 30 at the beginning of the term. The departures included several senior N.C.O.'s, which enabled others to gain promotion. Sgt. Bennitt assumed command with Sgt. Oliver secondin-charge. A novel feature of the term was the introduction of aircraft modelling for the recruits, which was very successfully organised by Cpl. Oglesby. The competition in this activity was won by Dronfield House. On 2nd March a Field Day Visit was paid to R.A.F. Station Lindholme. A varied programme was provided, but the absence of the promised flying as a result of unserviceable aircraft was a great disappointment. Eight cadets attended the annual camp at R.A.F. Wattisham near Ipswich during the Easter holidays. This was voted as one of the best camps attended in recent years. In addition to the usual Chipmunk flying, cadets were able to inspect Lightnings and Hunters at close quarters, visit an American airbase at Bentwaters and witness an impressive fire-fighting display. Other activities included technical lectures, a survival exercise, a night exercise, shooting, swimming and a drill competition.
SCOUT GROUP SENIOR SCOUT TROOP This has been a busy and productive term, certainly as far as badge work is concerned. Three Senior Scouts have gained the Queen's Scout badge, namely D. A. Burnell, W. R. Pickersgill and N. J. Smith, and they are to be congratulated on this achievement. It is hoped that they will receive their Royal Certificates from Sir Charles Maclean, the Chief Scout, when he visits a North Riding Camp at Hovingham Hall, in June. The training programme over the last two terms bore fruit in the gaining of a large number of proficiency badges, especially Public Health, Senior Pioneer and Despatch Rider. 21
