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CDT Gladwin Shekarr, CDT Billy Morgan and LCDT Bradley Gallimore from 708 Squadron receive a pre-flight brief from RACWA pilot instructor Mark Dawson before their flight in a Cessna 172R Skyhawk. Cadet Morgan later said, “There really was no way to get bored on that flight”. Photo supplied by PLTOFF(AAFC) Alex Hartner.

Introducing the WALO – AAFC’s Wing Aviation Liaison Officers

16/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4036 Views 0 Comments AAFC

OC Aviation Operations Wing AAFC Wing Commander (AAFC) Steve Pepper recently announced improvements to the way flying training will be managed in AAFC.

Cadet Sergeant Jasmine King, 708 Squadron, before her flight in a Cessna A152 Aerobat. Photo supplied by PLTOFF(AAFC) Alex Hartner.

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Reflections on a flying opportunity over Jandakot

13/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2377 Views 0 Comments AAFC

Two Western Australian Australian Air Force Cadet units participated in a very memorable flying activity out of Jandakot airport in Perths southern suburbs.

CSGT Chevvy Dolan (608 Squadron, AAFC) prepares for an air experience flight from Gawler Airfield in a Cessna Skyhawk C172-S operated by Adelaide Biplanes.

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Cessna Skyhawk Air Experience, Part 4

02/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2492 Views 0 Comments AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

Late last year, Air Force Cadets from Adelaide’s northern squadrons had the opportunity to enjoy a Cadet Air Experience (CAE) flight from Gawler airfield.

The blessing of the new 622 Squadron Banner by the 6 Wing Chaplain, Flight Lieutenant (AAFC) John Bennett. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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A CEREMONIAL YEAR END, Part 2 – No 622 Squadron, AAFC

08/11/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2941 Views 1 Comment 602 Squadron AAFC, 622 Squadron AAFC, AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

At Woodside Barracks on Saturday 20 October 2018, 602 Squadron hosted the Combined Annual Parade of 602 and 622 Squadrons.

SQNLDR (AAFC) Robert Boyd with members of the 2018 IACE Belgium detachment at the F-16 monument, Kleine Brogel Air Base, municipality of Peer, Belgium.

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IACE 2018 Part 1: 6 Wing’s overseas experience

15/10/201815/10/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3455 Views 1 Comment AAFC

The Australian Air Force Cadets has just called for nominations for the 2019 International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) Outbound Program,

A No 76 Squadron Hawk-127 conducts an aerial display at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett

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Jet support for two WA Cadet activities

28/09/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2667 Views 0 Comments AAC, AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets, Australian Army Cadets, Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter

Australian Army and Air Force Cadets in Western Australian will get fast-jet support for two separate activities in WA this

Leading Cadet Ana from 613 Squadron prepares to board her Diamond DA-40 during a Pilot Experience Flight (PEX) at Parafield Airport. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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IN THE AIR, AND ON AIR – Part 2

04/07/201805/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2712 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Ana from No 613 Squadron, AAFC at RAAF Edinburgh has been a cadet for

Cadet Corporal Nicholas Sibly accepts the Wing Inter-Squadron Drill Competition trophy on behalf of No 601 Squadron. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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6 WING’S TOP SQUADRON 2018 – Part 2

13/06/201813/06/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3477 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC, Catalina Cup

Cadets compete for the coveted Catalina Cup “Who will be 6 Wing’s top squadron for 2018”? That was the question

The 622 Squadron team from Murray Bridge, winners of the Wing .22” LR Team Shooting Competition for the third successive year, with LCDT Jacob Lavery holding the .22” LR Champion Shot trophy. All photos by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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6 WING’S TOP SQUADRON 2018 – Part 1

11/06/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4513 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC, Catalina Cup

Cadets compete for the coveted Catalina Cup “Who will be 6 Wing’s top squadron for 2018”? That’s the question everyone

Leading Cadet Lachlan, No 602 Squadron AAFC, catches the attention of a potential future recruit while supporting the 146th Mount Barker District Show this year. Image supplied by 602SQN.

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Life in an Adelaide Hills AAFC squadron

11/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3101 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

No 602 Squadron, AAFC Anyone who has served in any branch of a military or emergency services unit knows that

Leading Cadet Bianca Willsmore helped future pilots get a feel for the controls of 602 Squadron’s twin-seat light-aircraft display.

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Air Force Cadets support Mount Barker Show

09/04/201809/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3434 Views 1 Comment 602 Squadron, AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

At this year’s Mount Barker Show – a significant agricultural show held in the heart of the bustling Adelaide Hills

Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Lemar, incoming Commanding Officer of No 602 Squadron, AAFC.

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Change of command at 602 Sqn AAFC

10/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3301 Views 1 Comment 602 Squadron, AAFC, Paul Lemar

At their first parade for this year, the cadets and staff of No 602 Squadron, AAFC welcomed their new Commanding

2018 Young Citizen of the Year nominees for the Rural City of Murray Bridge, Cadet Corporal Tegan Thomas, former Cadet Under Officer Samuel Mach and Leading Cadet Jacob Lavery. Not present: Cadet Warrant Officer Walter Harris.

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622 Squadron AAFC achievers on Australia Day 2018

27/01/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3520 Views 1 Comment AAFC, No 622 Squadron

For Australia Day this year, the Air Force Cadets from No 622 Squadron, AAFC, in South Australia again joined with

Cadets of No 605 Squadron AAFC with the Mayor of Onkaparinga Lorraine Rosenburg at a citizenship ceremony last year (left to right): CDT Dylan Appleton, CDT Jaime Kermeen, CDT Tristan Hahn, LCDT Zachary Rogers (standing), FLTLT(AAFC) James Roncoli, Mayor Rosenburg, CDT Ethan O'Connor, CCPL Tanielle Edwards and CDT Ethan Bray.

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AAFC will be out in force for South Australia’s Australia Day

15/01/201815/01/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3132 Views 1 Comment AAFC, No 6 Wing AAFC

For Australia Day this year, Air Force Cadets will again be on parade or on duty throughout South Australia and

Flight Lieutenant (AAFC) Philip Brow, incoming Commanding Officer of No 608 (Town of Gawler) Squadron, AAFC.

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Change of command at No 608 (Town of Gawler) Squadron, AAFC

03/12/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3760 Views 1 Comment AAFC

On Friday 1 December, the cadets and staff of No 608 (Town of Gawler) Squadron, AAFC, welcomed their new Commanding

PLTOFF (AAFC) Dennis Medlow (centre) with two cadets who achieved solo status in the DG-1000S glider during a 6 Wing Gliding Camp at Balaklava on 6 October – CCPL Tomasz Kocimski (left) and CCPL Benjamin Dunk. Image supplied by No 600 Aviation Training Squadron

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6 Wing high fliers part 3 – The prestigious Hoinville Award

07/10/201707/10/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3478 Views 1 Comment AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets, Hoinville Award, No 6 Wing, No 600 (Aviation Training) Squadron

Three staff members of No 6 Wing, Australian Air Force Cadets have gained some national recognition lately for their contributions

LCDT Jacob Lavery, CCPL Tegan Thomas, LCDT Robert Buscumb, Councillor Jerry Wilson, Adrian Pederick MP, Tony Pasin MP, Merv Schopp, RSL sub-branch President, Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Lemar, LCDT Brooke Hopper (obscured), CDT Gretel Lees, LCDT Seana Penny and CUO Samuel Mach.

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622 Sqn AAFC supports RSL Murray Bridge Dining-In Night

01/10/201701/10/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3733 Views 1 Comment AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets, No 622 Squadron

No 622 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets, recently supported the RSL Murray Bridge Sub-Branch with their annual dining-in night at

Leading Cadet Georgia McLeod at the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport. Words and photos supplied by Public Affairs Communication Officer – LAC (AAFC) Michael Williams.

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Queensland-based Cadets get unique aviation tour

25/09/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3889 Views 0 Comments AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

Australian Air Force Cadets from 205SQN Lockyer Valley, 209SQN Oakey and 210SQN Toowoomba, and Navy Cadets from TS Toowoomba visited

Cadets from No 619 (City of Onkaparinga) Squadron prepare individual shelters as part of the Wing Fieldcraft Competition – demonstrating one of the prime objectives of the weekend activity: to have fun! Image by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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Cadets compete for the coveted Catalina Cup

19/06/201719/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4133 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, AAFC, Catalina Cup

6 WING’S TOP SQUADRON, Part 1 “Who will be 6 Wing’s top squadron for 2017”? That’s the question everyone was

Air Force Cadets from No 604 Squadron provided an Honour Guard for the Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association plaque unveiling ceremony on 22 April (left to right): CSGT Britney Shorter (Guard Commander), LCDT Zain Carse, CSGT Blake Lawrence and LCDT Byron Barnes-Williams. CSGT Shorter and LCDT Barnes-Williams were members of the Association’s 2016 Pilgrimage to Kuching. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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Australian Air Force Cadets: Looking to the Future

07/05/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3547 Views 1 Comment AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets, Confrontation, Malayan Emergency

On 22 April, the SA/NT Branch of the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association held a plaque unveiling ceremony in the West

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