A cadet Flt Sgt Gabriella Wells was one of the 42 cadets given the chance to go on a camp to Akrotiri in Cyprus for 10 days. She was able to learn about the Cyprian air base which included learning about the fire station, bomb disposal, air rescue and history of the base. As a Flight Sergeant Gabby was one of four of the flight commanders for the week.
She also got to experience part of Cyprus outside the base which included a trip to the a water park, the coastal areas and to the divided city of Nicosia and was able to cross the green line into the Republic of Turkey. When asked about the week she said “I learnt a lot about the separation of the Island and found it fascinating to see the amount of UN control in the area still in control up until now”. She had a very successful week being able to have her first flight in Cessna 172, coming joint first in Karting and being awarded ‘Best Cadet on Camp’ which enabled her the one off chance to fly in the Air Rescue Griffin helicopter.