The 252 (Bridlington) Squadron Royal Air Force Cadets have recently put
their rifle skills to the test.
The cadets, who are instructed in air rifle safety go through a weapons handling test before they are allowed
to fire the weapon.
During practice shoots they are taught
the marksman principles andcoached to reach variouslevels of shooting. Four of the Bridlington cadets took part in the shooting competition.
At the start of their shooting, they must obtaina grouping of no more than
22mm from 5.5 metres from the prone position.
The competition final shoot was
with 30 pellets each over three rounds at three different targets, with a maximum score of 300 points.
The winner was Cpl Jess Crampin (255/300), Cpl Matthew Ragsdell was
runner up closely followed by Cadets Casey Mainprize and Diana Averianova.
The cadets are always looking
for new members aged between 12 and 16 from Bridlington/Bempton/
Flamborough or the surrounding area. For those who want to know more, go along to The Drill Hall, Swindon Street, Bridlington between 7pm and 9:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
For further information contact WO Bob Hill at oc.252@rafac.mod.gov.uk or
call 07739589402.
