Helicopter Landing

Here at Liverpool College, we approach careers education with gusto. Why talk to someone about careers in the RAF – when you can show them and quite literally blow them away!  

This week, the Defence College of Air & Space Operations from the RAF delighted pupils from KS1 all the way to KS5 when it landed a helicopter in the middle of the school field and invited pupils to explore inside. The careers event with a difference included a guided tour around the helicopter and a glimpse into the unique engineering that created the impressive aviation creation. Arranged by Mrs Doran, four pilots landed with the helicopter and throughout the day, pupils across every key stage were invited to attend. The captain of the helicopter, Flt Lt Connor Frampton helicopter, was on hand to give cockpit talks and wow the students with inside information about how to fly it. The entire of Ch9 were scheduled workshops to talk to the pilots and take phots inside the craft, with the day especially designed to help them make informed decisions in the coming months when they need to decide upon a CCF section to specialise in. The wonderful event ended with pupils watching the helicopter depart. I have no doubt the day elevated the children’s spirits also, raised their expectations and lifted their understanding of careers opportunities within the RAF to new heights.  

Mrs Doran

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