A group of students who are studying Public Services at Bridgwater College recently had the opportunity to visit RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

The students were introduced to a range of serving RAF personnel including pilots, aircrew, Physical Training Instructors and the RAF Police, and given the opportunity to ask questions about the various career paths available to them in the RAF.

Highlights of the day included a tour of the airbase which involved the privilege of being shown around the latest RAF aircraft, the Voyager. The group also took turns learning how to parachute, most even rose to the challenge of jumping with a harness from the training deck!

Students Aaron Hold from Bridgwater and Henry Keeble from Taunton said,

“It was a really exciting day and has made us think about a career in the RAF.  Having had the chance to go and see the base first-hand was an amazing opportunity.”

Ruth Burrows, Lecturer in Public Services said,

“It was a great experience for the students at RAF Brize Norton, and thanks to the fantastic links the College has with the RAF, one that we intend to repeat soon.”

If you would like more information about studying Public Services at Bridgwater College please contact our Information and Guidance team on 01278 441234.