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Sea cadet training, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
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Sea cadet training, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
A senior cadet in the sea cadet unit based at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, instructs four junior cadets on the correct way to present arms with rifles.
circa 1960
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1960 Attention Bayonet Bayonets Cadet Cadets Diana Essex Guard Guards Instruction Junior Naze Present Rifles Senior Unit Walton Weapons
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of focused instruction during a Sea Cadet training session at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, in the 1960s. The senior cadet, dressed in the distinctive uniform of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), stands tall and confident, his gaze fixed on the four junior cadets before him. Each boy wears the same uniform, adorned with badges and insignia, and clutches a rifle at the ready. The scene takes place aboard a ship, with the towering mast and sails visible in the background, adding to the sense of adventure and camaraderie. The cadets are learning the art of presenting arms with their rifles, a drill that requires precision, discipline, and attention to detail. The senior cadet demonstrates the correct posture and positioning of the weapon, while the juniors follow his instructions, their faces serious and determined. The bayonets attached to the rifles are a reminder of the practical skills that the cadets were taught, including weapon handling and self-defense. The photograph captures the essence of the Sea Cadet experience in the 1960s, a time when boys from all walks of life came together to learn valuable life skills, build friendships, and develop a sense of discipline and responsibility. This photograph, from the Pete Frost Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Sea Cadets and the important role they played in shaping the lives of countless young people over the decades. Whether on the water or on land, the Sea Cadets provided a safe and supportive environment for boys to grow and thrive, instilling in them a love of the sea, a sense of adventure, and a commitment to serving their communities and their country.
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