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Hinckley Joint Cadet Centre Official Opening

Deputy Chief Exectuive of East Midlands RFCA Simon Worsley welcomed the guests.

The Mayor talked about Hinckley's connection to the cadets

Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty used her speech to comment on the quality of the new centre

Brigadier Matthew Lowe thanked volunteers for the work they do

The VIPs and Detachment Commander discussed the types of training that can be done in the new centre

Guests were given a tour of the new centre

The guests had a chance to meet cadets and find out about thier experiences

The event was a great opportunity for the Air Cadets and Army Cadets to exchange ideas

CI Ray Cowlam was presented with a token of appreciation for his many years of volunteering

Flight Lieutenant David Berry was presented with a copy of the Air Cadets history to commemorate the occasion

Roy Bonser was presented with a special commendation for the work he has done documenting the history of the Air Cadets

The Air Commodore met supporters of 198 Squadron

The Brigadier and the Air Commodore being given a talk on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Cadets showed the kind of equipment they would take on an expedition

Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty and Cllr Ozzy O'Shea meeting local cadets

Cadets demonstrated how to perform CPR

VIPs with detachment commanders (1)

Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty and Cllr Ozzy O'Shea meeting local cadets

Brigadier Matthew Lowe trying the flight simulator

Cadet Tom Elkington showing how to use the flight simulator

Army Cadets demonstrated proper weapons handling technique