Carol Vorderman Receives Award For Work With Cadets

Carol Vorderman has received an award for her work with youngsters in the Royal Air Force.

Carol was presented with the Lennox-Boyd Trophy whilst visiting young cadets at RAF Syerston.

The award recognizes Carols work boosting the profile of aviation careers. 

Carol, who has her private pilot's license and a plane called Mildred, is an honorary group captain and ambassador of the RAF Air Cadets.

One of her long-term aims is to encourage more teens into science, technology, engineering and maths subjects.

She said:

"I am delighted to be receiving this award from AOPA in front of the next generation of young aviators at the Air Cadet Aerospace Camp".

"The Air Cadets is an inspiring youth organisation ... and with the help of adult volunteers, delivers fantastic STEM opportunities for young people across the country each year."

There are almost 41,000 air cadets aged from 12 to 19 in the UK.