When Corporal Adam King of 730 (City of Truro) Squadron Air Training Corps visited HMS Ocean at Plymouth with his fellow squadron members, he was not aware that there was a surprise in store.
Adam had been selected for promotion to sergeant but the squadron staff thought it would make the event special if it was to happen during the visit. The presentation was made by Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Sean Miles, until recently the ship's medical officer, who hosted the cadets during the visit.
Adam said afterwards that the visit was great but the promotion really was the "icing on the cake."
The RAF Air Cadets undertake all manner of activities including aviation studies, adventure training, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, flying and gliding and visits to military and non-military establishments. The air cadets corps is open to males and females from 12 to 17-years-old. To find a squadron near you, visit www.pcw.aircadets.co.uk.
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