A teenager from Beaconsfield has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by being offered a 12-hour flying scholarship by the Royal Air Forces Association.

Ben Wober, an RAF Air Cadet with the 606 (Beaconsfield) Squadron, was awarded the lessons along with 11 cadets for their commitment to the work of the military charity.

The 17-year-old is currently studying for his A-levels at Chesham Grammar School and hopes to join the University Air Squadrons at a top university before graduating and applying to join the RAF.

Depending on their progress on the course, the cadets could earn the flying scholars their light aircraft pilot licence.

Ben said: “My grandfather was a flying doctor, and my dad is a serving Logistics Officer, so flying is something that’s been in my family, and I want to continue. This is an incredible opportunity for me, and hopefully these flying lessons will help me toward my goal of becoming an RAF pilot.

“I joined the local cadet squadron when I was 13 and one of the first responsibilities, I was given was carrying the standard for the local RAF Association branch, due to their own standard bearer being ill. Since then I’ve been active in fundraising at many local events, and it’s really helped to teach me the values of volunteering, dedication and discipline.”

Group Captain Del Rowlands, Director of Membership for the RAF Association, said: “We’re delighted to be offering these dedicated young people the chance to learn to fly through our Flying Scholarships. This year’s applicants were particularly strong, and on behalf of the Association I’d like to wish them all the best during their courses and in their future careers.”