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Air Force aviators and an Australian Air Force Cadet stand as part of the catafalque party during the Battle of Britain commemorative service held at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, SA. Story by Group Captain Gregory Weller. Photos by Garry Petts.

The few who enabled the many

04/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 805 Views 0 Comments Australian Air Force Cadets, Battle of Britain, commemorations, No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit (1RSU), RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

In a moving ceremony, those that became known as ‘the few’ were remembered during the Battle of Britain commemorative service

After returning to RAAF Base Edinburgh after a full day of pilot-experience (PEX) flights, (from left) CDT Nandini Agnihotri, CDT Iknoor Khurana, CDT Hayden Peel, CDT Fynn White, CDT George Rarichan, CDT Mark Gul, LCDT Ben Bryant and LCDT Mithusha Lansakara say ‘tanks’ to their flying instructors.

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“Tanks” for the opportunity – DG1000S pilot-experience flight

04/02/202004/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3641 Views 0 Comments 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Australian Air Force Cadets

Some South Australian Air Force Cadets started the year with a pilot-experience flight from Balaklava airfield – and said ‘tanks’ for the opportunity.

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.

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 2665 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

CFSGT Casey Dibben received her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award badge on Friday 10 August from the 6 Wing Public Affairs & Communication Officer FLGOFF(AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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Gold honour for Gawler cadet

11/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3815 Views 1 Comment Australian Air Force Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

Cadet Flight Sergeant Casey Dibben, the Cadet Squadron Warrant Officer of No 608 (Town of Gawler) Squadron, has received her

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

Leading Cadet Tharane Thamodarar during a weekend training activity at Gawler Airfield. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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Cadets explain getting pilot’s licence before learning to drive

07/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2916 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

Recently another two South Australian air force cadets spoke on the ‘Service Voices’ radio program on Radio Adelaide about their

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 3477 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 3888 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

617 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets 2017 Dining-in Night. Image supplied by 617 Squadron.

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No 617 Squadron annual Dining-in Night

24/08/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8498 Views 1 Comment Australian Air Force Cadets, No 617 Squadron

FRIENDSHIP, BANTER AND A UNIQUE ‘REUNION’ No 617 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets recently held its annual dining-in night at

Berri Barmera Mayor Peter Hunt, LCDT Ashleigh Minnis, CCPL Owen Parry, VVAA Riverland Branch President Max Binding, LCDT Michael Powell, LCDT Ross Anderson and Tony Pasin MP. Image supplied by 603 Squadron.

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6 Wing honours Vietnam Veterans

22/08/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3803 Views 1 Comment Australian Air Force Cadets, No 603 Squadron, Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Service

A contingent of South Australian Air Force Cadets from No 603 Squadron, AAFC (Berri), last week supported the 2017 Vietnam

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 3546 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

Cadet Sergeant Casey Dibben wears her great-grandfather’s medals to honour the service of Private Geoffrey Whiteman, who served in New Guinea with the 6th Australian Division Workshops AIF. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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Australian Air Force Cadets: Honouring the Past, Part 1

28/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4911 Views 1 Comment AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets, someone else’s medals

Someone else’s medals Decorations and war service medals are linked inextricably with the service of veterans who have seen warlike

No 6 Wing Air Force Cadets on duty at the recent Barossa Air Show with the Air Force Roulettes team (left to right): Cadet Danielle Webb, Leading Cadets Kelly and Emma Parkin, Cadet Corporal Courtney Semmler, Leading Cadet Hayley Whitehorn and Cadet Sergeant Casey Dibben.

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6 Wing Cadets participate in National Youth Week

03/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4265 Views 1 Comment AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

National Youth Week runs from 31 March to 9 April and prominent among the activities being conducted by young Australians

Reach for the Stars | Australian Air Force Cadets’ unique air and land-based experiences and training also count towards the coveted Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which is coordinated by our staff in each Wing.

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AAFC licensed with Duke of Edinburgh Award

29/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3673 Views 1 Comment Australian Air Force Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

The recent granting of a National Award Unit Licence to the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) by the Duke of Edinburgh’s International

Cadet Corporal Ian Van Schalkwyk, No 617 Squadron, Unley, about to take off in an ASK-21 Mi two-seater glider at Gawler airfield in South Australia, with 600 Squadron’s Chief Flying Instructor–Gliding, Pilot Officer (AAFC) Dennis Medlow.

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Aviation skills tested – 6 Wing cadets enjoy competition

16/12/201616/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3998 Views 1 Comment Australian Air Force Cadets, National Aviation Competition

No 6 Wing cadets at the National Aviation Competition Two Air Force cadets from No 6 Wing (South Australia and Mildura)

Banner Bearer Cadet Under Officer Hayden Skiparis, with Banner Warrant Officer Cadet Sergeant Joshua Watson and Banner Escorts Cadet Corporal Suyash Jain and Cadet Corporal Michael Santos proudly march on the Banner of No 6 Wing AAFC. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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604 Squadron AAFC End of Year Parade

12/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5058 Views 1 Comment Australian Air Force Cadets, No 604 Squadron

On Saturday 10 December, No 604 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets held its annual end of year ceremonial parade, at

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