R.A.F. SECTION The acquisition of a parachute, complete with harness, towards the end of the term offers new variety for part of the Summer training programme. There is no cause for alarm; it will be used only on the ground. The annual Summer camp will be at the Royal Air Force Station, Watton, Norfolk, from 26th July to 3rd August. A normal training course has been followed during the term, and a number of cadets have for the first time undertaken work as instructors. It may be emphasised here that this kind of work is regarded as an essential part of the C.C.F. training for the senior cadets. Leading Cadets Sedman, Welsh, and Nesham were promoted to Corporal during the term.
SCOUTING SENIOR SCOUTS Training in the Ambulance and Fireman Badges was completed in the first weeks of term and all the Seniors who were examined in the badges were successful, thus completing a large part of the Queen's Scout Badge requirements. Training during the term concentrated on the Public Health and Venturer Badges, and it is hoped that a number of Seniors will be able to pass sections of the latter badge during the Easter holidays. It was not possible to arrange an Easter camp as had been hoped, but a Summer camp will be held and it is planned that this will be a trek camp. Further details will be sent out during the Summer Term. During the Easter holidays three of our Queen's Scouts, D. A. A. Lamb, D. Pfluger, and E. H. N. Turner, are attending the National Scout Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, an account of which appears later. SENIOR SCHOOL TROOP As usual in the Easter Term, many of the weekly meetings have been held indoors, with the exceptions of a treasure hunt and a wide game. Another small group of Scouts completed the course for the Fire-fighter Badge and there has been steady progress with First Class tests. Most of the Scouts will have been busy in the holidays. "Bob-aJob" week commenced on Easter Monday and was followed by the
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