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Australian Army Cadets participating in the Adventure Training Award.

Australian Army Cadets vie for Adventure Training Award

14/04/201714/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8292 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Cadets

About 140 Australian Army Cadets from around Australia are currently competing for the Adventure Training Award badge, considered to be one

Leading Cadet Aiden Carling (602 Squadron) was called up for the goat milking competition. Observing in the background, in Flying Dress, is Leading Cadet Ben Carter (LCDT Carter qualified for his Solo Gliding Badge in 2014). Image contributed by Stephen Kiley, a retired B777 Captain, late of Singapore Airlines.

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Milking goats all part of the job

07/04/201707/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3040 Views 1 Comment No 600 (Aviation Training) Squadron

602 SQUADRON ON DISPLAY AT THE MOUNT BARKER SHOW At the recent Mount Barker Show in the Adelaide Hills, the

Roulettes pilots autograph posters and give souvenirs to the public attending the 2017 Barossa Air Show, without noticing the photo-bomb by the Air Force Cadets’ “Ghillie Girl”. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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Cadets meet Roulettes

05/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3319 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, Roulettes

6 Wing Air Force Cadets at the 2017 Barossa Air Show The 2017 Barossa Air Show was held on 2

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 4427 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

The AAFC ASK-21 Mi glider with cadets from No 602 Squadron at Woodside, SA (left to right): CDT Grace Wilton, LCDT Anita Gardner, CCPL Benjamin Grillett, LCDT Ben Carter, CCPL Erika Gardner, CCPL Blake Harding, CDT Bianca Willsmore, LCDT Aiden Carling, CDT Lachlan Willsmore, CDT Kyle Bratkovic and CCPL Olivia Gardner. Leading Cadet Ben Carter (in Flying Dress) qualified for his Solo Gliding Badge in 2014.

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AAFC glider visits Mount Barker Show

31/03/201731/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4192 Views 1 Comment Air Force Cadets, ASK-21 Mi glider

No 600 (Aviation Training) Squadron from RAAF Edinburgh recently supported an Air Force Cadets information and recruiting stand at the Mount

Air Force Cadets learn about radio-controlled aircraft during a preparation day at the Gawler Depot (left to right): LCDT Haralambos Varelias (613 SQN), CCPL Courtney Semmler and CSGT Casey Dibben (608 SQN), LCDT Samantha Stevens (609 SQN), CDT Adomas Neocleous (619 SQN), LCDT Hayley Whitehorn (608 SQN) and LCDT Elias Neocleous (619 SQN).

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Cadets prepare for a ‘pilot’ course

26/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3519 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, Radio-Controlled Flying Course

6 Wing’s inaugural Radio-Controlled Aircraft Course In 2017, No 600 (Aviation Training) Squadron will be offering a unique opportunity for

Cadet Flight-Sergeant Jake Dippy prepares to lead the contingent of South Vietnamese veterans in the 2016 Anzac Day March in Adelaide.

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HONOURING ANZAC DAY TRADITIONS, Part 2

14/03/201723/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4015 Views 1 Comment ANZAC Day

6 Wing Air Force Cadets prepare for – the Anzac Day March Air Force Cadets throughout South Australia and

Cadet Sergeant Casey Dibben (No 6 Wing AAFC) wears the medals of her maternal great-grandfather Private Geoffrey Whiteman (6th Australian Division Workshops AIF).

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HONOURING ANZAC DAY TRADITIONS, Part 1

09/03/201723/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7258 Views 1 Comment ANZAC Day

6 Wing AAFC prepare for ANZAC Day – including ‘their’ medals Australian Air Force Cadets from South Australia and Mildura

6 Wing Air Force Cadets, with the American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon, a 2004 model built in Rochester, Wisconsin.

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Air Force Cadets get a Biplane Experience

05/03/201705/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3649 Views 1 Comment Adelaide Biplanes, Aldinga, Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth

> ALDINGA’S VINTAGE BIPLANES Australian Air Force Cadets from the southern squadrons of Adelaide were recently given the opportunity to

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“The start of a new era for 6 Wing”

18/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3461 Views 0 Comments 6 Wing AAFC, Annual conference

No 6 Wing, Australian Air Force Cadets recently held its annual conference at RAAF Edinburgh, although with a refreshing new

Air Force Cadets use the Link Trainer to learn to fly with no outside visibility, using only instruments – simulating flying at night, in cloud and in bad weather.

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The vintage Link Trainer

15/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7200 Views 1 Comment The Link Trainer

A GREAT LINK TO A FUTURE CAREER During 2017, No 600 (Aviation Training) Squadron will be providing increased opportunities

Image courtesy of the Program Support Officer, Directorate of Organisational Behaviour and Culture–Air Force, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs.

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Indigenous youth in Adelaide invited to taste Air Force life

10/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5334 Views 1 Comment Indigenous Youth Program, RAAF

Next month, the Royal Australian Air Force will conduct an Indigenous Youth Program (IYP) at RAAF Base Edinburgh. This program,

Parade Commander CFSGT Kyle Roberts (609 Squadron, Warradale Barracks), dux of the Cadet Under Officer Course.

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6 Wing produces leaders for today and tomorrow

06/02/201706/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5319 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC

No 6 Wing Air Force Cadets from South Australia and Mildura recently completed a range of promotion courses, and are now

406 Sqn (Frankston) AAFC open day. Photo by Tony Grice.

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Frankston veterans delighted to visit 406 Squadron

05/02/201705/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4092 Views 0 Comments Australian Air Force Cadets 406 Squadron, Frankston Veterans Centre

Story and photos contributed by Tony Grice Today, 5 February, Frankston Veterans Centre was invited to visit the Australian Air

Cadets and staff of the December Gliding Camp at Balaklava

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600 Squadron’s commitment to the aviation experience

02/02/201702/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4019 Views 1 Comment 600 Squadron

Number 600 (Aviation Training) Squadron has already kicked away the chocks for what promises to be a big year for aviation

Air Force Cadets of No 623 Squadron AAFC on duty at the Mildura Flag Raising Ceremony (left to right): CCPL Shannon McKee, CSGT Josef Gerstenmayer, CSGT Lachlan Turlan and CUO Jacob Adolph. NOTE: Each cadet is wearing the rank slides of their previous ranks – all were promoted immediately before Australia Day and had not yet been issued their new rank slides.

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6 Wing AAFC on Australia Day duty in Mildura

29/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4786 Views 1 Comment Australia Day

Air Force Cadets of No 6 Wing were again on parade or on duty for Australia Day this year, demonstrating

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 3849 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

Air Force Cadets from 622 Squadron at the Murray Bridge Australia Day Ceremony, with Cadet Sergeant Joshua Kirpensteyn from 45 ACU and Young Citizen of the Year nominees (holding certificates) CUO Samuel Mach (left) and CFSGT Walter Harris.

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6 Wing shines at SA’s Australia Day events

29/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5281 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Australian Army Cadets

For Australia Day this year, Air Force Cadets were on parade or on duty throughout South Australia and Mildura, again

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416ACU actually do give a toss about Tunarama

28/01/201728/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3828 Views 0 Comments 416 Army Cadet Unit, Tunarama

Home to the world-famous Tuna Toss, the Port Lincoln Tunarama Festival is held annually on the closest weekend to the

An A27 Hawk 127 operated by No 76 Squadron participates in a training activity over Lake George in the ACT. Photo by Sergeant Shane Gidall.

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WA Cadets to get graduation flypast

20/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4267 Views 0 Comments 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter

What: Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter will conduct flypasts to celebrate 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets graduate course celebration parade