Show Notes
In this episode, we catch up with the Air Officer Wales and find out how his passion for the sport of orienteering ties in directly with life in the Royal Air Force.
The sport of orienteering is one which helps not just with fitness and mental health wellbeing, but which also connects directly with the objectives of a career in the RAF, through skills such as preparation, flexibility and adaptability. That's the view of the Air Officer Wales, Air Commodore Rob Woods. He spoke with InsideAIR's Sqn Ldr Peter Lisney about the sport and the five critical skills which orienteering can offer personnel serving in the RAF
InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
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