RAF Cadet suspended after saying 'Islam is greatest threat to UK'

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RAF Cadet suspended after saying 'Islam is greatest threat to UK'.

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An RAF cadet has been removed from his course after stating that Islam is the greatest threat to UK security during a training exercise.

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The trainee officer at RAF Cranwell now faces investigation for his comments.The incident occurred shortly before Easter when the cadet, participating in a 24-week Modular Initial Officers Training programme at the Lincolnshire academy, was taking part in presentations alongside approximately 50 fellow students.During a question-and-answer session focused on threats to national security, the young trainee offered his assessment, prompting his immediate suspension from the course that prepares the next generation of RAF officers.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Retired rear admiral Chris Parry has sharply criticised the RAF's handling of the situation, demanding the cadet be allowed to return to training."If I'd asked that question and got that answer I would have also asked the cadet to expand on his thinking and got some critical thinking going...

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