A MONTH IN THE LIFE OF A UAS
ABOUT THE UAS
JULY
A MONTH IN THE LIFE OF A UAS
From family days to flying lessons , you certainly won ’ t be short of action . Members don ’ t need to sign up for everything , but it ’ s all there if you want it !
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
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Dinner at College Hall , RAF Cranwell . Presentation of Hack Trophy
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Weekly meeting at HQ – lecture on latest aircraft upgrades
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7 PM
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30
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7 8 9 10 PM 10 AM
Weekly meeting at HQ , followed by Squadron dinner
9 PM 7 PM
Weekly meeting at HQ – lecture on RAF air power around the world
Weekly meeting at HQ – surprise visit from mystery highranking officer
Inter-UAS rugby tournament . Pick-up at HQ
Family day at RAF Wyton . BBQ and flying display
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7 PM 10 AM
Weekend leadership camp , Norfolk . Meet at HQ
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COMING SOON !
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12 PM 10 AM
Flying lessons at RAF Wyton . Pick-up at HQ
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Shooting competition at RAF Bisley . Pick-up at HQ
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Flying lessons at RAF Wyton
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1 PM
10 AM
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8 – 22 Aug : Two-week canoeing expedition in Canada
22 – 23 Aug : Mountain biking in the Lake District
DID YOU KNOW ? There are two types of UAS Cadet : RAF Sponsored Undergraduates , who receive financial support and are committed to joining the RAF , and RAF Volunteer Reserves ( RAFVRs ). RAFVRs don ’ t have to join the RAF , but only a certain number can join a UAS each year . You ’ ll have to prove that you ’ ve got the determination and enthusiasm to join the club .
‘ The biggest challenge is balancing your uni work with the UAS . There ’ s so much you can do here and everything looks so good , it ’ s really hard to say no !’
Philippa Bann , RAFVR , Northumbria UAS
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