UNDER THE MICROSCOPE.

ATC Observer, 1 August 1942, Page 5

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE.

Notes from our Aircrew Squadron.

Since our last issue the Wing T s aircrew squadron has been plodding on with its -swot -* and drill, looking forward with mixed feelings to next month’s Air. Force entrance .examinations, Unfortunately cadets have, not had anywhere near -the amount of time set down in the syllabus for the examination subjects* ' i-/ j ■ ''• . . - • - .■■■. z 1 Two-recent appointments in the Squadron are.' those of. F/0 G*S O Troup as Educational Officer .to the Squadron, whilst retaining its . command? and that of P/0 Fountain as Second ’in Command of the Squadron whilst .retaining'. command of 7 A : Flighto- . .1 ' ' I'' ■ ■ ■ - V /. ' . .. ' ; ’•' . U" '-..1 ‘ .' - ' . Flight-sergeants, ably . .assisted by their sergeants' and corporals? are continuing, with great' and increasing vigour to discipline and' guide their respective Flights? 0 . Cpl? Rothwell , disciplinary IMGoO* attached to the Wing, -is supervising our drill? giving NaXhO’.s some valuable tip So .

• Mr. D.N. Garland, our Squadron W/0 has' suddenly, taken ill and has- to tpke a rest o The Observer 'extends 1 to him w its wishes for a .speedy recovery and a quick return to, duty* Cadets who have recently joined the squadron seem to be shaping very well so far. Fit -Sgts. have noticed a marked improvement in Squadron .discipline® Effective steps are to be taken to deal with those Cadets who still fail to appreciate the : obligations which membership of the A. T.G. imposes upon them* • :• - d-i ’’ *>’ ’ h’

. I. number of Cadets, from our t aircrew squadron recently attended a week’s .course-, at an Ihlt Flying’ Training School* Working on -th tarmac, -they have gained a Valuable insight into ..what happens, to -the-, aircraft (which they will eventually fly)* Each week a small number of Cadets- visited the station Our. maintenance squadron was well 5 represented,; and gained a valuable .insight into the inner -workings ofa large station* . ; - * h'-r-.j - ;i On behalf • .of the Wing the - Observer exte;ad'a-''-tb'. A the Of fibers, NoCpO •s/ and Airmen of ’this- station, its • thinks,-IW-... their interest' and assistance®’-.-,' . ‘HDITO.Ro ,1 •■■ ■■•■ .. . -d . . . .