The situation with AEF has not moved forward much and we still await some form of programme from 12 AEF.

This leaves us with just short-notice offers to pick up. they will be able to offer flying on a Wednesday each week for the Region and I'll try to pick up as much as possible, particularly where distant units in the region do not wish to make the effort.

However, We shall reiterate the position that any AEF allocations previously made are null and void.

We appreciate that some units are able to cope more easily than others but it as a case of making the best of an unsatisfactory position. Try to have contingency plan for short-notice flying and we will give as much guidance as possible.
The Royal Observer Corps monitor post at Elliot on the outskirts of Arbroath has been re-furbished to it's original state and is open to visiting groups by appointment.

A tour of the facility, learning about the role of the ROC during the cold war and the function of a typical post, can be arranged by contacting ::

Mrs Cheryl Stewart, 4 Flairs Avenue, Arbroath (Tel 01241 870442).

Between 1950 and 1991, the ROC had some 1563 posts located around the UK. For more information on these posts you can visit which has information collected by enthusiasts on all the former posts.
There continues to be examples of inappropriate and unacceptable ‘Postings' on Internet web sites (Bebo, Myspace, ACC Etc) that are not only libellous but can cause enormous personal offence and stress.

This standard of behaviour has no place in the Air Cadet Organization and any member of staff, or any cadet, who uses the internet or any other medium in an inappropriate or unacceptable manner, will face dismissal from the Corps.

Further, they may leave themselves open, under civil law, for libel, which can carry very heavy financial penalties.
Heart of Scotland Airshow 2010

Heart of Scotland Airshow 2010

30 Jan : 12:32

The Heart of Scotland Airshow 2010 will be staged over 2 days (5th and 6th June, 2010) at Perth Airport. The aim of this event is to Celebrate some of the many aviation anniversaries happening in 2010.

1. The 100th Anniversary of the FIRST Scottish International Flight Meeting staged at Lanark in 1910!
2. The 800th Anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Perth!
3. 70th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain!
4. 75th Anniversary of AST Aviation Training!
5. 50 years of AST Operations at Perth Airport!

The event also aims to raise money for some worthy local and National charities and have a GREAT weekend of aviation from the past, the present and hopefully International too!

More details and updates to the website will be from early January 2010.  http://www.perthairshow.co.uk

 

 

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