It looks like congratulations are in order for @Ben_Wakefield who’s been chosen to succeed Andy Pass as the RAFAC senior volunteer.
Very happy for you Ben. Hopefully the effort and enthusiasm you’ve shown towards the VSDT will pass over into this role too. 
I’m sadly leaving the organisation soon, so won’t get to see what you bring, but I’m sure it’ll be great.
Agreed. An excellent choice.
We’ve got lots of amazing volunteers in RAFAC and Ben is one of the best. A good choice and I’m looking forward to seeing the impact he makes.
I hope he’s going to pass on some of his other responsibilities to others, he’s a busy bee and wouldn’t want to see him take on too much.
Thank you all for your kind comments, it is a real privilege to be taking on the role and I look forward to representing volunteers across the organisation.
Whilst some details are to be worked out, I will of course be relinquishing some of my other responsibilities, I’m not sure where I would find the time from otherwise!
I am certain the Gp Capt Wakefield will bring a great deal to the role - I’ve seen some of his work first hand and it’s always with a smile and positive. I never heard or saw much from Pass, visibility is important - no social media updates for over 18 months for example.
A point of correction, Gp Capt Pass was not the first CFAV to be promoted to that rank as RAFAC claim on their website. Bill Walker was a Groupie in the VR(T) : Air Cadet of 69 years helps organisation celebrate its 70th birthday - GOV.UK
That’s a really interesting read. It’s a shame it doesn’t detail what gp capt post he filled. Comdt 2FTS?
I did OIC with Ben many years ago.
I’ve left the organisation now, the way RAFAC treats its volunteers is something I want no part of.
But if anyone can do a good job in this role, it’s Ben.
Best of luck @Ben_Wakefield
