From the 22nd to 24th September, five cadets from 2505 squadron successfully hiked, carrying all of their equipment, for three days through Weardale and Teesdale.

This included two nights camping and the exploration of the impact of tourism on the countryside. Adult Sgt Caroline Hodgson (ATC), who supervised the expedition, said: “The cadets have done really well and are a credit the squadron and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme”.

Sixteen year old Cadet Corporal Tyler Wilson, from Bishop Auckland said: “This is awesome, especially the views across the heather on the moors above Hamsterley.”

2505 Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets meets on a Monday and Thursday evening from 6.45pm to 9.30pm at the Reserve Force Centre, St Andrews Road, Bishop Auckland. See facebook. com/2505aircadets for more details.