The International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) is a global programme that enables air cadets from different countries to take part in exchange visits for around two weeks.
Its aim is to promote cultural understanding, friendship, and cooperation among young people with a shared interest in aviation. Cadets travel to a host country and take part in activities such as visiting airports, aerospace companies, military based and cultural sites.
The CCF would like to congratulate Cadet Warrant Officer Jacob Farrell of Calday Grange Grammar School CCF, who was recently offered this amazing opportunity. Jacob described the exchange as the pinnacle of his career within the CCF and RAFAC. He met cadets from across the world, including New Zealand and Tunisia, while gaining a fascinating insight into Germany’s military and civilian aviation industries.
"Having the opportunity to attend the International Air Cadet Exchange in Germany has undoubtedly been the pinnacle of my career within the CCF and RAFAC as a whole. Throughout the exchange, I had the chance to meet a number of incredible people from all over the world, whether that be from New Zealand, Tunisia or even fellow cadets from across the UK. Before attending IACE, I wished to gain an insight into the workings of foreign aerospace industries and my time in Germany has certainly provided that. I have been fortunate enough to visit multiple military and civilian facilities such as Luftwaffe Air Transport Wing 62, The Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation and Lufthansa Technik Defence."
"A personal highlight of mine was visiting Tactical Air Force Wing 31 at Nörvenich Air Base where we were able to see the up close startup and takeoff of a Eurofighter Typhoon as well as touring the simulation facilities used by aircrew on base. Having the chance to see such a range of facilities and aircraft really was an unforgettable experience. I also enjoyed learning about the work carried out by Lufthansa Technik, an organisation about which I previously knew very little. Throughout the day at Lufthansa Technik Hamburg, we spoke to a wide range of industry professionals about their work on converting aircraft for defence use and had the opportunity to see several aircraft from the German presidential fleet. It was incredibly impressive to see the scale of Lufthansa’s facilities and their capacity to accommodate so many wide-body aircraft in a single location."
