A local air cadet from 346 (Tynemouth) Squadron has been appointed as Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant's cadet for 2008.
Cadet Sergeant Daniel Brown, from Tynemouth received his award awards from Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant N Sherlock OBE Esq at a ceremony at HMS Calliope on the Tyne.
Daniel has been appointed as the Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for Tyne and Wear from a possible 1000 cadets. He will attend functions with the Lord Lieutenant when members of the Royal family and other civic dignitaries visit the area. Daniel was selected because of his hard work and high standards as a cadet at Tynemouth Squadron, he told us "This honour is only conferred on one air cadet in the whole of the Tyne and Wear area. I am really pleased that I have been selected and looking forward to performing my duties."
Daniel hopes to join to royal air force as a pilot after he completes his A-levels. He is currently completing his Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award and planning to go on a Squadron expedition to the Alps later in the year.
His commanding officer, Flight Lieutenant Will Close-Ash told us how pleased how was of Daniels award, "Dan is an outstanding young leader and hard working young man, he's more than earned this award."
If you would like to take on a new challenge like flying or abseiling, why not visit Tynemouth air cadets. The Squadron is located on Military Road in North Shields, just opposite the magistrates' courts. Parade nights are Tuesday and Friday 7 to 9pm.
.Photo: Daniel Brown receives his Lord Lieutenants Certificate at HMS Calliope