“This was my second time doing the RAF WARMA Marches. Both years in which I did the marches were thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experiences, as well as being the most challenging (but completely rewarding) experiences I have ever had within the Air Training Corps. Our team had trained intensively for the past seven months; over this period, a bond developed between all the members, which ultimately leads to a high standard of team cohesion, and makes the matches enjoyable for everyone involved. The staff and the rest of the team were always very supportive, making sure that everyone makes it to the final march past once the fifty miles were completed”
— Cadet Sergeant Xavier Clarke
“After traveling down to DCAE RAF Cosford on the Friday night, I was nervous for my second RAF WARMA. After a long 7 months of training, we set off on Saturday morning, 40km of marching ahead of us. I knew that I had completed it before and was ready to go again. The feeling of relief that you get when you march past the dais on the last day, saluting the Regional Commandant of Wales and West is one of the best feelings in the world. The immense feeling of pride that you get is amazing, and I would certainly encourage any cadet to go to WARMA. The feeling of teamwork that you get is second to none and completing it as a team made it so much more special.”
— Cadet Flight Sergeant Lawrence Aldren
“After 7 months of training, we went do to RAF Cosford on the Friday night. On the bus there we were all excited and had a good laugh. Waking up early Saturday was a struggle but we all kitted u[ and were ready to go by 0600hours. After 40km of marching we were all very tired ad go to sleep surprisingly early for a cadet activity. On the Sunday we were the first team ti set off so we had to get up even earlier. When we finally got to the magic roundabout and we were 5km from the end. We were all filled with new energy, and when we crossed that finish line we were so relieved and proud. It was an amazing weekend and a great achievement. I would definitely do it again even with having to carry 10kg of dead weight in my bag too”
