Celebrity aviator Carol Vorderman receives
flying award
Carol Vorderman, an honorary
Group Captain and Ambassador for the RAF Air Cadets has received a
prestigious aviation award.
The celebrity aviator, was
presented the Lennox-Boyd Trophy, whilst visiting young air cadets at RAF
Syerston, Nottinghamshire.
The award – from the Aircraft
Owners’ and Pilots’ Association – is for her work furthering interest in
aviation with the RAF Air Cadets.
Gp Capt Vorderman was visiting
the RAF Air Cadet Aerospace Camp at RAF Syerston where she also met 220 cadets,
who have travelled across the country to take part in a week of aviation and
engineering themed activities.
The majority of training and
activities on the camp is delivered by air cadets who have completed the
Qualified Aerospace Instructors’ Course.
Ambassador Honorary Group
Captain Carol Vorderman said: “As Ambassador of the
RAF Air Cadets I am delighted to be receiving this award from AOPA in front of
the next generation of young aviators at the Air Cadet Aerospace Camp.
“The Air Cadets
is an inspiring youth organisation for 12 to 19-year-olds and with the help of
adult volunteers delivers fantastic STEM opportunities for young people across
the country each year.”
The award was
presented to her by Chairman of the AOPA Mr George Done and Chief Executive
Officer Mr Martin Robinson.
Carol has her private pilot’s
licence and owns her own aircraft Mildred.
She has been an Ambassador for the RAF Air Cadets since 2014 and hopes
to encourage more young people into science, technology, engineering and maths subjects.
More
information about the RAF Air Cadets, including how to join as a cadet or as an
adult volunteer, can be found at www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
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