Wildcat drops in for a visit

ARMED Forces Preparation and Uniform Public Services students recently welcomed the visit of a Wildcat helicopter to South Devon College.

The £28 million state-of-the-art chopper swooped in over their heads to then be carefully marshalled for landing in the middle of the sports pitch at Vantage Point Campus, Paignton. Students eagerly raced across to greet the helpful crew from the Exeter University Officers Training Corps , and learn more about the hugely impressive aircraft.

Organised by the Army Air Corps and the EUOTC as part of the University Centre South Devon’s links with Exeter University, students were treated to an hour long presentation from EUOTC’s Rachael Robb, providing an insight into the experiences of serving in the Army and discussing the various future career opportunities available for our passionate students.

Uniformed Public Services Lecturer Shaun Aston said: “The visit of the EUOTC team provides our students with a great opportunity to see upfront the impressive Wildcat helicopter aircraft used by both the Army and Royal Navy. From their visit, our students have received expert advice and guidance from the team.”

Student Sian Beighton (16 from Paignton) who helped marshal the Wildcat’s landing said: “It’s been great to have this opportunity to meet the crew and ask them loads of questions..”