Cadets show off aircraft and gear at Avalon
Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) showcased their aircraft, the Diamond DA40 NG at the Australian International Airshow 2023 as part
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CONTACT Cadets
All-female leadership team to help shape cadets
Four leaders from four states were recently appointed to represent Australian Army Cadets (AAC) across Australia. CAPTION: National Cadet Adjutant
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Defence recruiting volunteers for Cadet leaders
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the
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$1billion for Reserves and Cadets – Cosgrove first Cadets Patron
The government has announced it will invest more than $1billion to upgrade 73 Australian Defence Force Reserve and Cadet facilities
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Air Force Cadets welcome new Diamond aircraft
The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), Aviation Operations Wing, recently took delivery of four new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft, bringing
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What happened to us – where are we now
What happened to us! The AAC, Australian Army Cadets of yesterday 1975 and before? (FMC) Is there no records of
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Defining moment in cadets’ lives
In a test of endurance and skills, 75 Army cadets pushed themselves the hardest and furthest in their teenage lives
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Air Force cadet on Cloud 9 after flight
Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) Cadet Under Officer Grace Wilton was awarded a flight in an Air Force PC-21 during
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Hall of Fame induction honours service
The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is this year inducting former members and Air Force leaders into the AAFC Hall
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Freedom for Cadets in Tasmania
Australian Defence Force Cadets in Tasmania were honoured last weekend by being granted Freedom of Entry to the City of Launceston.
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VALE – 429816 Warrant Officer Douglas Raymond Leak Ld’H 1923-2021
Doug Leak, a former RAAF wireless operator and air gunner, and former Warrant Officer, passed away peacefully at the Royal
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AAFC staff prepare for a return to flying operations
Aviation Operation Wing is conducting a graduated return to flying in order to prepare for and conduct aviation operations for the AAFC.
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From AAFC solo flight to ADFA pilot entry
A year after his first solo flight with Australian Air Force Cadets, LCDT Aaron May has been accepted to study at ADFA for RAAF pilot entry.
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Glider Trainee and Gold Award recipient – Austin Arnold
Cadet Sergeant Austin Arnold received a special certificate from the Governor of South Australia at Adelaide Town Hall on Thursday 15 October
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Glider pilot and Gold Award recipient – Tharane Thamodarar
Tharane Thamodarar received a certificate from the Governor of South Australia for the Gold Award of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
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Elementary Flying Training School – still flying
During the COVID-19 operational pause in Cadet activities, Elementary Flying Training School (EFTS) has kept flying.
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First solo flight – Corporal Jack Shadwick
It was the day in which my instructor would put the aircraft in my hands. I was going to do my first ever solo – aged 15.
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AAFC looking forward to more solo pilot flights
AAFC’s Aviation Operations Wing has been restructured to better achieve its aim of delivering flying pathways through gliding and powered flying training.
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PILOT PROFILE: Leading Cadet Luke Gould – DA40 NG solo pilot
As an operational pause in Cadet activities continues, some AAFC members have taken the opportunity to reflect on the milestones they achieved to date.
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AAFC releases flying training videos for Diamond DA40 NG
AAFC aviation staff have been busy putting the finishing touches to some aviation training videos while Defence Cadet activities are in an operational pause
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