An RAF cadet from the Wells Cathedral School Combined Cadet Force graduated in the winning Flight from RAF College Cranwell's prestigious Gold Air Cadet Leadership Course on Saturday following a challenging and rewarding week of physical and leadership training on the infamous ACLC at the college.

Year 11 pupil Sgt Harry Chantrey from Draycott, was one of only two cadets selected for the course from Somerset, with the 60-strong cohort made up of experienced CCF and ATC cadets from across Britain and Northern Ireland.

Harry graduated as part of the winning Flight of ten cadets, following a demanding week of training, an inspection by Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Smyth and a passing out parade on the famous College Hall parade square at RAF College Cranwell.

The 18-hour days in searing heat were tough, rigorous and action-packed, and included timed runs, long hikes, leadership lectures and command tasks in the field, two nights camping in the open away from base, drill, interviews and exacting inspections.

Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty, Commandant of the Air Cadets, visited the cadets in the field to observe some of the Flights' command tasks and was impressed with their commitment and skills.

Harry said: "It was a huge learning curve - a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, push myself hard and meet some great cadets from across the UK.

"Many thanks to the instructors at RAF College Cranwell for a brilliant week and to the CCF Contingent at Wells for their indispensable advice and support beforehand."