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Over £2.5 million in compensation has been paid to seven former air cadets who were abused for decades by Ronald Hardman, a former Kilmarnock Squadron officer now 81, who exploited his trusted position to groom and assault boys as young as 13 — from the 60s through the 90s — using tactics like alcohol, inappropriate material, and even groping during driving lessons. Convicted multiple times since 2018 with over 22 years’ jail time, Hardman’s crimes spanned squadron halls, campsites, and forests, and he tried to silence victims with money. Victims received payouts ranging from £150k to £750k; lawyers urge others to come forward while Hardman is still alive to seek justice. The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.

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