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TAVISTOCK AIR CADET RECEIVES NOVEL THANK YOU - posted 11-Jul-25

Cadet Sergeant Pippa Dyter, from 2312 (Tavistock) Squadron has been recognised as ‘Cadet of the Show’ at the recent Royal Cornwall Show. Being a sports enthusiast, it was befitting that she was given a baseball as a thank you for all her hard work over the three days of the Show.

Keen to try new experiences, Pippa put her name down to attend and assist along with many other cadets from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing.

The cadets travelled from their nearby RAF base accommodation each day by either minibus, or a ‘half cab’ vehicle which became known as the SBS - Special Bus Service! Pippa said: As well as helping set up show jumping arena equipment we had the opportunity to assist in the RAF Village and guide visitors on using the glider simulator, and handing out leaflets containing information about the air cadet organisation.”

Sqn Ldr Mike Symons, Project Lead said: “This was the first time that Sgt Dyter had attended the show. From the very start of the training day on the Wednesday, to the end of the show on Saturday evening, her enthusiasm was infectious. Pippa was a committed team player and was a source of inspiration, leadership and support to everyone in, not just her flight, but the team as a whole. No matter what the weather, she never stopped smiling and was a pleasure to chat with.

The show can certainly challenge cadets in different ways, with elements of the team learning how to operate the simulators and engage with the RAF teams and members of the public in the RAF village, before swopping for the challenges of the arena where they really do need to bring their A game. Even wandering around the show in their downtime, the cadets remain excellent ambassadors for the Corps and leave the other cadet forces standing.”

With a passion for sport and adventure training, Pippa has already achieved the 25k and 35k distances on Ten Tors, is working towards her Silver DofE, and has travelled down to Predannack for some gliding. Of her most recent experience at the Royal Cornwall Show though Pippa would: “recommend it to others and would most definitely go again.”

Photo: Cdt Sgt Dyter pictured far right.

Author: CI Welsh, 2312 Sqn