The RAF is 95 years old today

[Herr-Berbunch]

Originally Posted by Beardmoresam

I always thought that was the reason.
I couldn't see anything in AP818 that has anything about limits, but I'm not in the RAF or have I ever been so I may be very wrong.

Section/page 1-2-87 from the Air Cadet AP I found online.

The next stage in foot drill is moving sideways a given number of paces. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of personnel to move sideways a maximum number of five paces in a smart, uniform manner.

[Beardmoresam]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Section/page 1-2-87 from the Air Cadet AP I found online.

The next stage in foot drill is moving sideways a given number of paces. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of personnel to move sideways a maximum number of five paces in a smart, uniform manner.

If I remember right, the cadets for all British forces have more "toned down" drill.
I'll have another look though, so good find!

As for the Vulcan, absolutely love it. Saw her at Eastbourne Airshow.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Originally Posted by Beardmoresam

If I remember right, the cadets for all British forces have more "toned down" drill.

I've not been involved with cadets for twenty years, not held an AP for ten, and not drilled for eight. So I may be wrong.