608 Squadron visits Fort Glanville

608 Squadron Military History Tour
Fort Glanville, 18 September 2016

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On 18 September, Air Force Cadets from a variety of squadrons of 6 Wing (South Australia) conducted the fourth phase of a Military History Weekend Tour, organised and conducted by 608 (‘Town of Gawler’) Squadron, with a visit to historic Fort Glanville.

The Fort Glanville Historical Association was founded in 1982 by a group of like-minded people, passionate about history and with a common vision in the potential of the neglected fort. The association was set up with a simple mission statement: to restore, preserve and promote Fort Glanville and the significant role it played in Australia’s colonial history. On the third Sunday of each month between September and May the Fort is staffed by Association members who provide a unique living history through uniformed re-enactment of military activities, including cannon and carbine firing drills. For further information about Fort Glanville visit:

http://www.fortglanville.com.au/

In addition to the educational aspects of the tour, appropriate to their rank and level of experience cadets were given the opportunity to develop their personal skills in leadership, self-reliance, confidence, teamwork and communication.

While the cadets learnt about Australia’s military history on this tour, it’s exciting to think that many of them might actually be serving in uniform for the Centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force in 2021.

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Story and photos by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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