Four youngsters from the group met the Touch of Frost star – currently filming a new episode of the hit series in the district – when he cut the ribbon to open the new Against All Odds exhibition in Elvington, about the story of Bomber Command during World War Two.
Cadet Sgt Beth Crawford, Cadet Cpl Kelly Hughes, Cadet Kirsty Lightfoot and Cadet Luke Boswell from the Castleford squadron formed a guard of honour along with RAF personnel from RAF Leconfield as Sir David landed in a yellow helicopter.


Cadet Sgt Beth Crawford, who is a qualified glider pilot at 17, said: "We had a quick chat about flying as Sir David is a qualified helicopter pilot.
"It was a pleasure to meet him and an honour to represent the air cadets during this tribute to the 55,000 Bomber Command aircrew who lost their lives in the war."


Cadet Luke Boswell, 13, said: "He asked me about the air cadets and what sort of activities we got involved in.
"He was really nice and friendly when I spoke to him."
For further information on the Yorkshire Air Museum visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk or telephone 01904 608595.


Castleford Air Cadets, for young people aged over 13, meet every Monday and Friday from 7pm- 9pm at the Cadet Centre, Healdfield Road, Castleford.
For more information, call 01977 668666 or visit www.castlefordaircadets.co.uk.