January 2010

The Trust is continuing to work with local educational establishments, colleges, schools and training initiatives as we enter into the New Year. We currently have a new group of hard-working Engineering Apprentices from Telford College of Arts & Technology. The 12 youngsters are working on four projects which not only complement their college course but also give them a taste of a workshop environment in preparation for future employment. The four projects involve working alongside our Volunteers here at RAF Shawbury and provide the students with an insight into the world of aircraft restoration, conservation & construction. 

The Apprentices below are working on the construction of a Horsa cockpit for use as a display item in the Trust’s collection.  

Here, two of the Apprentices are doing the finishing touches to a section of a Waco axel-stand which they have designed and created from scratch.