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Freedom of Entry

2 RAR (Amphib), are halted and challenged by Townsville District Commander, Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon for the 50th anniversary of the Freedom of Entry to the city of Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.
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A half century of freedom

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2805 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Freedom of Entry, Townsville

The anticipation and excitement in the air was palpable on November 27 as Townsville locals awaited the start of the

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2 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets march through Brisbane after being granted Freedom Of Entry to the City. Photo supplied by Steve McCann.
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2 Wing AAFC granted Freedom of Entry to City of Brisbane

19/05/201819/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8379 Views 0 Comments 2 Wing AAFC, Freedom of Entry

2 Wing, Australian Air Force Cadets were awarded Freedom of Entry to the City of Brisbane today, Saturday, 19 May

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Chief Inspector Alby Quinn, Officer in Charge of the SAPOL Barossa Local Service Area challenges Cadet Under Officer Aaron Musk, while Scroll Bearer, Cadet Corporal Casey Dibben, Banner Escort, Cadet Flight Sergeant Jake Dippy; Banner Bearer, Cadet Under Officer Hayden Skiparis; Banner Warrant Officer Cadet Flight Sergeant Benjamin Kurtz; Banner Escort, Cadet Corporal Andrew Paxton and the rest of 608 Sqn AAFC watch on. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.
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608 Squadron AAFC enters Gawler

10/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5857 Views 1 Comment Freedom of Entry, Gawler South Australia, No 608 Squadron AAFC

Exercising Freedom of Entry On Sunday 4 December, No 608 Squadron AAFC entered the Town of Gawler in South Australia

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718 Ceremonial Flight
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AAFC granted Freedom of Entry to Geraldton

04/10/201604/10/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5162 Views 0 Comments AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets, Freedom of Entry, Geraldton

Recognising more than seven decades of youth development service, the rare and ancient Freedom of Entry privilege was granted by

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The crew of HMAS Darwin march through the main street of Darwin while exercising their right to Freedom of Entry. Photo by Able Seaman Sarah Ebsworth
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HMAS Darwin exercises Freedom of Entry – 7 July 2016

06/07/201607/07/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7163 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Darwin

Shortly after returning to Australia from her seventh deployment to the Middle East, more than 200 officers and sailors of

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Cadets and instructors of 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets form up at Langley Park before their Freedom of Entry parade in Perth. Photo taken from 7 Wing's Facebook page and edited by CONTACT.
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7 Wing AAFC exercise Freedom of Entry to Perth

10/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6840 Views 0 Comments AAFC, Freedom of Entry, No 7 Wing

Almost 500 Australian Air Force Cadets and staff marched through Perth today with “swords drawn, drums beating, colours flying and

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7 Wing AAFC file photo
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Freedom of Entry for No 7 Wing in Perth

08/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4961 Views 1 Comment 7 Wg, 7 Wing, AAFC, Freedom of Entry

Recognising more than seven decades of youth development service, the rare and ancient Freedom of Entry privilege will officially be granted

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