The Duchess of Cambridge should off her sporty side today during her visit to an RAF base today to meet local air cadets, as she joined youngsters in jumping games as part of a team building exercise.
Kate, who is royal patron and Honorary Air Commandant of the RAF Air Cadets, arrived to meet young people at RAF Wittering near Peterborough, in a more dressed down look than usual, sporting a £760 red blazer by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini and black skinny jeans.
Sensibly, Kate left her heels at home and opted for flat black boots, which came in handy as she joined the youngsters in jumping games and showcased her very athletic figure in skinny black jeans.

To add a touch of sparkle to her look today, Kate accessorised with £2,200 gold and diamond leaf earrings by Kiki McDonagh.
She was also given privileged access to the tutor aircraft in which generations of RAF Air Cadets have had their first experience of flying, similar to the type used by her husband when he learnt to fly with the RAF.

Kate saw the aircraft when she visited RAF Wittering near Peterborough on Valentine's Day, in her role as royal patron and Honorary Air Commandant of the RAF Air Cadets.
Cadet Sergeant Jordan Bertolaso, a qualified aerospace instructor, talked the Duchess though the controls of the Grob tutor, a light aircraft which cadets use each year for air experience.

Cadet Sgt Bertolaso said: 'It's incredible to have such a high-profile royal as our patron, especially as she has strong links to the Royal Air Force with her husband being a former pilot.'
During the visit, the Duchess, was introduced to air cadets from the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Air Training Corps, who are taking part in a half-term skills development camp.
The week acts as an initial camp experience for cadets who are in their first six months of membership.

It was also revealed that she has what it takes to become a military pilot after having a go on a flight simulator.
With William an experienced flyer, both with the RAF and now as an air ambulance helicopter pilot, it should be no surprise the Duchess had the right touch to become a pilot.
At first she appeared a little apprehensive when she sat in front of the flight simulator's three screens and put her feet on some pedals and took hold of the joystick.
But under the guidance of Flight Lieutenant Michael Salter, she was soon tuned into the delicate movements needed to pilot the mock motor glider.
Flt Lt Salter said: 'She was extremely good - she was a natural. She was very gentle on the controls, very often people are too rough. If you feel it, it's extremely sensitive.
'She said she hasn't flown before and wanted to understand what the feeling was like in the air.'

Group Captain Richard Pratley, RAF Wittering Station Commander, said: 'It has been an honour to welcome Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge to RAF Wittering to see some of the facilities we offer to cadets to help inspire the next generation.'
The ATC was first established in 1941 during the Second World War, with the aim of training young men in aviation skills before they joined the RAF.

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