EDITORIAL

ATC Observer, 1 August 1942, Page 1

EDITORIAL

Wilbur and Orville ,Wright met with almost unsurmount obstacles,-and unhelpful criticism when, .nearly forty years ago they sought to- fly a “heavier than air machi-neo" . The Air Training Corps, now a fast growing movement throughout the British Empire, has met’ with some opposition, . , ,

, The amount of support from the public, and the degree, of their appreciation is in the hands of the individual cadet, A. T.O. training has improved..the bearing of cadets,, and sc, by carrying on -the good - work that this start has given them,, they can build up- for themselves a solid reputation that will be'a credit to.the Corps, ' ’

Remember cadets, that the Air Training Corps is a new organisation, and, as with all other new.movements, the public is hesitant of taking notice or it, .-and that individual appreciation of the necessity for high standards of bearing and strict attention to personal smartness will place the ri.'T.C. in high regard with the public*

Our concert, held in the Jellicoe Hall on the 7th September was a great success and the Social Committee extends their thanks to P/0 A*W* Brown, who led the Community Sing, P/Cf J, Stanna ge for his interesting talk, .F/0 Stedman for his address, and all those NCO T s and .cadets concerned with the show. Our thanks are due also to P/0 Wilcoxfor arranging for the, use of the Hall,