Air Activities

Awards for All logo

On 10 April 2002, the Air Activities Group was awarded a lottery grant of £4700 under the Awards for All scheme to develop the parascending simulator. This was used to purchase:

 *  Computer
 *  Data projector
 *  Landing mats
 *  Trailer
 *  Parachute harness for disabled users
*   Signs and notice boards

The Group is most grateful for this support.

Award certificate

Presentation of Certificate of Meritorious Conduct to John  Wright
Award of the Certificate of Meritorious Conduct to John Wright, a key member of the Air Activities Team - September 2002
John Wright at Silverdale


The Simulator
Simulator

The Simulator with new equipment purchased with the grant - July 2002


Hot air balloon
Air navigation
Hot Air Balloon
Air Navigation
Gliding
Gliding
Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group visit
Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group visit

    Visit to Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group, Shropshire Aero Club, Sleap


Dambusters hike
Dambusters hike
"Dambusters" Commemorative Expedition, 2004
Dambusters hike

Email the Air Activities Team if you would like them to provide an evening or full day of activities for your Scouts. Air-related evenings can also be provided for Beaver and Cub Scouts.
Scouts can obtain the Junior Airman's Badge in the full day. Over an evening they can carry out most of the activies required for the badge, and a Leaders' Pack is provided to help with the remaining requirements.