Yorkshire Eyewear are proud to sponsor Knaresborough Air Cadets in todays Knaresborough Bed Race. Here is a brief history of Knaresborough Air Cadets
The Air Training Corps was formed in 1941. Originallycreated to recruit boys into the Royal Air Force, the recruiting aim wasdropped in the post-war years. Today, we are still going strong, providingtraining to boys and girls from year 8 up to their 20th birthday. A militarysetting is used to provide training in teamwork, leadership, discipline andpersonal responsibility. Activities include adventurous training, flying inboth gliders and RAF light aircraft, drill, marksmanship, sports and music.
Although the team is listed as a new entry this year, thisis not the first time the Knaresborough Air Cadets have run the Bed Race. Thelast time they ran was in 2000, before any of the current team members wereborn.
Check out their practice runs!
Go For It Knaresborough ATC