More than 100 veteran airmen, trainee pilots and base officials gathered at RAF Church Fenton on Saturday to swap stories about the station. |
The trainee then pulls his or her ripcord and controls the parachute to the ground under guidance from an instructor on the ground. |
The American system of training has been refined over the years and at no time is a trainee left unsupervised. |
Meanwhile, there are fears some temporary staff may be laid off this week and 45 trainee pilots are also facing immediate redundancy. |
He worked his way up from being employed as a trainee to a manager's position. |
The trainee programme offers those aged 16 to 25 the opportunity to sail to France on a traditionally rigged sailing ship. |