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Hawkesbury’s best looking forward to even bigger new year

06/01/201706/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3839 Views 0 Comments

Mayor of Hawkesbury City Council, Councillor Mary Lyons-Buckett, acknowledged last year’s 75th Anniversary of the Australian Air Force Cadets when she presented

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622 Squadron Cadets march in the Murray Bridge Christmas Pageant.
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The 6 Wing Year in Review

19/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4423 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC

It’s been a huge year as No 6 Wing marked the 75th Anniversary of the Australian Air Force Cadets –

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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 4179 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)

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‘State-of-Origin’ reversed for NSW Cadets

14/12/201614/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5410 Views 0 Comments 14 ACU Blackwater, 22 AAC Battalion (NSW), RSM Drill Competition

Army Cadets from north Queensland and NSW were on a knife-edge when they tied for equal first in this year’s

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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 5267 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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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 5227 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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Cadet Sergeant Thomas Stagbouer and Flying Officer (AAFC) Simon Blair.
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No 619 Squadron AAFC farewell

08/12/201608/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4867 Views 1 Comment Cadet Sergeant Thomas Stagbouer

Air Force Cadets from No 619 (City of Onkaparinga) Squadron at Seaford, SA recently farewelled a long-serving member – Cadet Sergeant

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Group Captain Richard Trotman-Dickenson, with the most junior cadet and most senior cadet in uniform Cadet Adomas Neocleous and Cadet Under Officer Lachlan Renfrey, both from 619 (‘City of Onkaparinga’) Squadron at Seaford, cut the anniversary cake.
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Number 6 Wing 75th Anniversary Ball

07/12/201607/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4638 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Australian Air Force Cadets To top off this year’s 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Australian

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Reviewing Officer Squadron Leader (AAFC) Nicolaas Robbertse, with Cadet Sergeant Kyle Roberts (since promoted to cadet flight sergeant).
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609 Squadron AAFC Annual Parade

05/12/201605/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4799 Views 1 Comment 609 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets

609 Squadron originally existed as No. 9 Flight of the South Australian Squadron of the Air Training Corps. CAPTION: Reviewing Officer

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608 Squadron cadets show respect by facing their Banner as it is slow marched out at the slope. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig, PACO 6 Wing.
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608 Squadron AAFC annual dining-in night

05/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6289 Views 1 Comment 608 (‘Town of Gawler’) Squadron, Dining-In Night

608 (‘Town of Gawler’) Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets recently held its annual dining-in night at the Gawler RSL. CAPTION: 608

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One of 6 Wing’s gliders, the ASK-21 Mi, sits on the tarmac at RAAF Edinburgh beside Australia’s new Maritime Patrol Aircraft – the P-8A Poseidon
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Young eyes look to the skies – Part 3

30/11/201630/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3844 Views 1 Comment P-8A Poseidon

Air Force Cadets experience the new P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft Australian Air Force Cadets from 6 Wing were among the

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Cadets Khris Alcantara, Amiel Lania, Angello Deionno and Harrison Allam, and Cadet Corporal Rex Catipay with the Cessna 172 Skyhawk they are about to pilot.
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Young eyes look to the skies – Part 2

29/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3185 Views 1 Comment

Pilot Experience in Murray Bridge Air force cadets from 622 Squadron in Murray Bridge recently had the opportunity to fly

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Young eyes look to the skies – Part 1

24/11/201624/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4410 Views 1 Comment Australian Air Force Cadets, Bell 429 utility helicopter

Air Force Cadets experience the Bell 429 utility helicopter Eight Australian Air Force Cadets from 6 Wing (SA and Mildura)

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Cadet Madison Short from 613 Squadron (RAAF Edinburgh) at the 2016 Remembrance Day service at Tyndale Christian School, which she attends.
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SA AAFC shine on Remembrance Day 2016

20/11/201620/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3872 Views 1 Comment Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day this year, air force cadets from No 6 Wing honoured the sacrifice of the fallen by participating

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Close call for cadets on survival course

17/11/201617/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5304 Views 3 Comments 619 Squadron, survival course

Air Force Cadets from 619 Squadron at Seaford, SA, recently took part in a weekend fieldcraft bivouac, Exercise Orion, during

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Leading Cadet Jay Dolphin from 619 (‘City of Onkaparinga’) Squadron at Seaford, and Cadet Shivani Patel from 601 Squadron at Keswick Barracks get a 'hands-on' insight into an aircraft engine.
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Electives trump elections any day

15/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3794 Views 1 Comment Electives, The Link Trainer

Forget the US presidential election, it’s over. Air Force Cadets would rather get involved in Electives! CAPTION: Cadet Shivani Patel from

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Remembrance Day – file photo – Cadet Corporal Britney Shorter on catafalque duty.
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6 Wing Air Force Cadets mark Remembrance Day

11/11/201610/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3611 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, Remembrance Day

Throughout South Australia and in Mildura, air force cadets are once again honouring the fallen by participating in a variety

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6 Wing AAFC Cadets having a ball

07/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5005 Views 1 Comment Anniversary

Celebrating the AAFC’s 75th Anniversary   Cadets and staff of 6 Wing have been busy this year commemorating the 75th

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Leading Cadet Tharane Thamodarar, 604 Squadron, Hampstead Barracks, prepares for takeoff. Leading Cadet Thamodarar is the recipient of an Air Force Flying Scholarship, allowing her to develop her gliding skills and reach solo pilot status. Her gliding activities also contribute to her Bronze Award within the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Scheme.
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600 Squadron’s commitment to the gliding experience

01/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4098 Views 1 Comment Gliders

6 Wing Air Force Cadets recently increased their gliding experience as they participated in a continuation training day conducted at

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Ray Duthie marches in the 2016 Murray Bridge Vietnam Veterans Day parade (photo digitally altered to insert CONTACT ad)
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622 Squadron AAFC honour Vietnam Veterans

25/10/201625/10/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5005 Views 1 Comment 622 Squadron AAFC, Murray Bridge RSL, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

In August this year, a contingent of South Australian Air Force Cadets from 622 Squadron AAFC supported the Vietnam Veterans

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