The Scout . Group

The term's training was mainly concerned with preparation for the Proficiency Examination. Sixteen cadets were successful in the examination at the end of the term.

P.O. Inst. Littlefield is to be congratulated on gaining a Reserve Cadet- ship at B.R.N.C. Dartmouth. J.M.

R.A.F. SECTION

During the term the Section was commanded by Cpl. Henderson, assisted by Cpls. Wells and Harrison; and the number of recruits for the year 1968-69 was finalised at nine. The N.C.O. in charge is to be congratulated on obtaining a gliding certificate B during the Easter holidays.

Because of the weather, parade time was mainly concerned with indoor activities. As a result of examinations taken in the Autumn and Easter terms more than half the Section is now proficient, and seven have gained the Advanced Proficiency Certificate. Constructional work continued, and the recruit flight commenced the building of small model aircraft.

A successful initiative exercise was organised by J/Cpls. Hodgson, Cable and Jones.

Eleven cadets attended the Annual Camp at R.A.F. Wyton, Huntingdonshire, frog' March 26th to April 2nd. P.L.H.

R.A.F. CAMP March 26th—April 2nd

R.A.F. Wyton houses the Photographic Reconnaissance Wing, with Victor and Canberra aircraft. It is also the home of a communications squadron with Devon and Basset aircraft. During the week we wereshown all aspects of the station's work, particularly the techniques involved in reconnaissance and the processing of films. We were also shown the running of the airfield, aircraft servicing, air traffic control, fire services and flight safety equipment. Other activities which we took part in, together with four other C.C.F.'s, included Chipmunk flying, swimming, a night exercise, a map reading competition and a visit to an aircraft museum. There was a good supply of entertainment on the station, including a club, bowling alley and cinema and we were given a half-day in Cambridge. With the aid of the usual excellent R.A.F. food we all enjoyed the camp. J.D.H.

THE SCOUT GROUP

Both the Scout Troop and the Venture Scout Unit are still feeling their way as far as the new training schemes are concerned. We are beginning to realise the full implications of the Advance Party report and, while many of the suggestions are exciting, Scouting is now much more difficult to fit into a short weekly meeting with an occasional week-end activity. Hitherto, the School programme has dictated this, but the Venture Scouts, particularly, are beginning to find it possible to run a more flexible programme.