Flight Lieutenant Kev Ross with Vale schoolchildren at an assembly held on Friday as part of RAF 201 Squadron’s visit. (Picture by Tom Tardif, 0638988)
Vale School was visited on Friday by Guernsey’s own RAF squadron. A special assembly was held at which members of 201 Squadron explained to the pupils what it was like to be in the air force.
Flight Sergeant Steve Cave said the assembly had been used to inform the children of the role the RAF plays in society.
‘There are many jobs in the service and we tried to show the children this, on a level which suits all ages,’ said Ft Sgt Cave.
The crew brought along lifejackets and flight suits to show what it wears and how it uses equipment. ‘All the kids seemed really interested and we had a lot questions from them,’ he said.
The visit was one of several made by the squadron during Battle of Britain Week. For most of the crew, this was their first visit to the island.
‘The islanders have been great. Everyone has been very talkative and generous in their words,’ said Flt Sgt Cave.
Head teacher of the junior school Nick Falla was impressed with the enthusiasm of the pupils.
‘We certainly had a lot asking sensible questions.
‘The assembly could have gone on much longer if we didn’t have a time limit,’ he said.
Several of the youngsters were also able to watch Thursday’s air display.
‘They had the chance to see what part the air crew did and we also explored the link with 201 and Guernsey,’ said Mr Falla.
One student with sky high aspirations for when he grows up was Michael Sarahs, 9, who revealed that being a pilot was his aim in life.
‘It must be pretty cool,’ he said.
Article posted on 15th September, 2008 - 2.29pm
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