RIFLE GRANT ON TARGET FOR AIR CADETS
A GRANT from the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust is helping Air Cadets in
The 13-18-year-olds of 2312 Squadron in Tavistock applied to the Trust for funds to help them buy new air rifles. And the successful application has resulted in the arrival of three new guns . . . and an increase in the number of Cadets gaining marksmanship awards.
The grant application was put together by Cadets Tom Ludwig and Luke Hilton-Pierce, who're both delighted with the new equipment. Tom said: "The new air rifles have made a great difference – they're a lot more enjoyable to use as they're quieter, lighter and far more accurate."
Squadron adjutant Flt Lt John Olver said: "We're very grateful for the Trust's generosity: we actually asked for funding for two new air rifles, and they gave us the money for three. There's certainly more of a buzz on shooting nights now, with Cadets keen to use the new guns, and we've had eight Cadets gain marksmanship badges since they've arrived."
Chris Murray, Secretary of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, said: "The Trustees were delighted to have been able to grant funds to the Cadets of 2312 Squadron and to see that the air rifles have immediately been put to good use. The Trust provides financial support to a wide variety of projects and initiatives, especially those involving young people, and welcomes applications for grants from charities and organisations that are part of the Royal Air Force family."
