Last week saw a number of boys’ aspirations become a reality as they set out on no typical day as part of their Air Activities Badge.

The 1st Lumphanan Beaver Colony, which comprises of Sixteen pupils aged 6 to 7, were whisked off after a regular day at school for a very amazing expedition.

The group departed at 3.15pm last Thurs for an excursion of Bond Offshore Helicopters at Dyce.

Turning up in uniform and charged with delight, the children, their Colony leaders and parent assistants were warmly received by a member of aircrew and ground staff, who prepared and handled the trip.

After being given personalized ID badges as a keepsake, the visitors were then escorted via the passenger terminal.

The Lumphanan Colony also cherished seeing the waiting area, and security.

Helicopter safety measures were then highlighted to the young visitors.

One of the parent helpers was given the honor of trying on an immersion suit on the latter portion of the visit, which brought on a few giggles among the youthful audience.

The Beavers were then exuberant when upon going into an aircraft hangar, they were asked to sit down inside the cabin and cockpit of a Super Puma AS332.

They eventually left with goodie bags stuffed full of memorabilia.

Colony Chief Lisa Zvegintzov mentioned: “On behalf of 1st Lumphanan Beavers, I would like to extend our genuine gratitude to the staff at Bond for their hospitality.

‘‘I'm thrilled to say that there are now a number of aspiring pilots and aircraft engineers amongst our Colony!”