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.