Colne Valley MP Jason  McCartney spent an  evening with 1466  Squadron Air Cadets in  Thongsbridge, on  November 22.

After listening to a  Duke of Edinburgh  Award presentation by  some of the cadets,  Jason presented  certificates and trophies  to the cadets.

The squadron, which  meets on Mondays and  Fridays, is open to boys  and girls aged 13 to 19.

Jason was an air cadet  himself before joining  the RAF where he served  for nine years reaching  the rank of Flight  Lieutenant.