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The Catafalque Party at Pioneer Park in Gawler on 23 April 2017 (left to right): CCPL Benjamin Anderson, CCPL Courtney Semmler, CCPL Andrew Paxton and CFSGT Benjamin Kurtz. The Catafalque Party commander (not in picture) was CUO Hayden Skiparis. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

PREPARE FOR ANZAC DAY – Part 2: The Anzac Youth Vigil

24/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3704 Views 1 Comment ANZAC Day, Dawn Service, Youth Vigil

One of the more modern customs now associated with Anzac Day activities is the Youth Vigil, in which participants maintain

LCDT Courtney Semmler, CCPL Lucy Tassell and CFSGT Casey Dibben of No 6 Wing, AAFC will honour the military service of their forebears during this year’s Anzac commemoration period, by wearing their medals.

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PREPARE FOR ANZAC DAY – Part 1: Wearing a relative’s medals

22/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7643 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC

Australian Air Force Cadets throughout South Australia and Mildura are currently preparing for their involvement in a number of Anzac

HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex accompanied by Hieu Van Le, Governor of South Australia, pass CCPL Simon Russell, 604 Squadron, in the Guard of Honour.

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6 Wing AAFC’s brush with Royalty

18/04/201818/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3370 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Earl of Wessex

Air Force Cadets regularly stand or march on parade throughout the year – Australia Day, Anzac Day, promotion courses, end-of-year

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 3612 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 Aircraftwoman (AAFC) Liz Gardener, a 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Bearer.

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COMMUNITY ACHIEVERS – 6 Wing in the community

21/03/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3234 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets

Most stories about Air Force Cadets show them in uniform – generally on parade or in the field. But members

Jade, Josh and Kieran in the Radio Adelaide studio, with ‘Service Voices’ interviewer and executive producer Helen Meyer. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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In the air and on air 2018 – Part 1

20/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2694 Views 1 Comment Radio Adelaide

In 2018, Air Force Cadets from No 6 Wing (South Australia and Mildura) will again be “taking to the air”

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 3475 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

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Leaders of today and tomorrow – 6 Wing promotion courses

31/01/201831/01/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3201 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC

Cadets from South Australia and Mildura – No 6 Wing, Australian Air Force Cadets – have just completed a range

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 3707 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

Cadet Corporal Ben Anderson from No 608 Squadron, at Parafield Airport. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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6 Wing Cadets take to the skies – a flying start to 2018

25/01/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3665 Views 1 Comment Basic Flying Training Course

Four South Australian air force cadets began their year by attending a Basic Flying Training Course 1 (BFT1) held at

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 3273 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

Certificates and letters of congratulations to 205 Squadron AAFC on celebrating its 70th birthday.

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205 Squadron AAFC celebrate 70 years

18/12/201718/12/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3216 Views 1 Comment 205 Squadron AAFC

205 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets based at the University of Queensland, Gatton Campus celebrated 70 years of developing young

Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove with 336 Squadron AAFC.

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336 Squadron honour the Governor General

18/12/201719/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4578 Views 0 Comments 336 Squadron AAFC, Governor-General of Australia

On the 22 November 2017, 336 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets, had the honour of being invited to attend a

Leading Cadet Jade Curwood of No 613 Squadron, AAFC (RAAF Edinburgh) prepares to board a Diamond DA-40 for a free trial instructional flight. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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A flying finish to the year

17/12/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3788 Views 1 Comment Pilot Experience Flight

By this time of the year most cadets have finished their training and commitments, and have already proudly marched in

The tri-Service ADFC party departs the stadium after raising the flags to mark the commencement of the 10th Pacific School Games (front to rear): Leading Cadet Lachlan Jenkins (No 604 Squadron, AAFC), Cadet Under Officer Aaron Louch (43 Army Cadet Unit, Warradale Barracks) and Petty Officer Alex White (TS Noarlunga, ANC). The Flag Party Commander was Cadet Corporal Benjamin Grillett (No 617 Squadron, AAFC). Photo by FLGOFF (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig, HQ 6WG

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Tri-service flag-raising ceremony for Pacific School Games

10/12/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4337 Views 2 Comments Pacific School Games

Under an ominous Adelaide sky, four Australian Defence Force Cadets supported the Opening Ceremony of the 2017 Pacific School Games.

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Frankston RSL members enjoy 406 Squadron AAFC parade

03/12/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4127 Views 0 Comments 406 Squadron AAFC

Members of the Frankston RSL were invited to attend 406 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets, end-of-year parade and presentations day

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 3969 Views 1 Comment AAFC

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

3135 Trooper Alfred Joseph Smith, 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, and his great-grandson Cadet Warrant Officer Jack Lemar, No 622 Squadron, AAFC. Images supplied by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Lemar.

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Australian Air Force Cadets honour the fallen

16/11/201716/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5550 Views 1 Comment 622 Squadron AAFC, Remembrance Day

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

Flying Officer (AAFC) Simon Blair, Commanding Officer of No 605 (City of Onkaparinga) Squadron with Cadets Darcy Needle, Ethan O’Connor and Joshua Duncan. Photo ourtesy of SA Police.

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605 Squadron AAFC honour the fallen with good neighbours

15/11/201713/12/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3918 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, Neighbourhood Watch

Throughout South Australia and Mildura, air force cadets from No 6 Wing again supported local community organisations in honouring the

Modbury High School Remembrance Day ceremony participants (front row, from left): CCPL Joshua Watson (Guard Commander); CCPL Anthony Sanchez; FLGOFF (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig; Don Cameron; Joanne Costa, Principal; Brian Selby; David Kschammer, Deputy Principal; LCDT Zain Carse; LCDT Mikale Durham; LCDT Byron Barnes-Williams. Image courtesy Modbury High School.

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604 Sqn AAFC – Honour the Fallen, Respect the Living

11/11/201711/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4067 Views 1 Comment Remembrance Day

For several years now, No 604 Squadron AAFC (Hampstead Barracks) has supported the Remembrance Day Ceremony conducted by Modbury High