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After returning to RAAF Base Edinburgh after a full day of pilot-experience (PEX) flights, (from left) CDT Nandini Agnihotri, CDT Iknoor Khurana, CDT Hayden Peel, CDT Fynn White, CDT George Rarichan, CDT Mark Gul, LCDT Ben Bryant and LCDT Mithusha Lansakara say ‘tanks’ to their flying instructors.

“Tanks” for the opportunity – DG1000S pilot-experience flight

04/02/202004/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3089 Views 0 Comments 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Australian Air Force Cadets

Some South Australian Air Force Cadets started the year with a pilot-experience flight from Balaklava airfield – and said ‘tanks’ for the opportunity.

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IN THE AIR, AND ON AIR – Part 3

16/09/201816/09/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2405 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Radio Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Show

The 2018 Royal Adelaide Show A total of 44 cadets supported the 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets’ information stand

Leading Cadet Ana from 613 Squadron prepares to board her Diamond DA-40 during a Pilot Experience Flight (PEX) at Parafield Airport. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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IN THE AIR, AND ON AIR – Part 2

04/07/201805/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2448 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Ana from No 613 Squadron, AAFC at RAAF Edinburgh has been a cadet for

Cadet Corporal Nicholas Sibly accepts the Wing Inter-Squadron Drill Competition trophy on behalf of No 601 Squadron. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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6 WING’S TOP SQUADRON 2018 – Part 2

13/06/201813/06/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3030 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC, Catalina Cup

Cadets compete for the coveted Catalina Cup “Who will be 6 Wing’s top squadron for 2018”? That was the question

The 622 Squadron team from Murray Bridge, winners of the Wing .22” LR Team Shooting Competition for the third successive year, with LCDT Jacob Lavery holding the .22” LR Champion Shot trophy. All photos by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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6 WING’S TOP SQUADRON 2018 – Part 1

11/06/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4006 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC, Catalina Cup

Cadets compete for the coveted Catalina Cup “Who will be 6 Wing’s top squadron for 2018”? That’s the question everyone

The Ensign Orderly from No 6 Wing, AAFC in position in front of the contingent from No 462 Squadron, RAAF, at a Bomber Command Commemoration Service at Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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TRIBUTE TO BOMBER COMMAND – Part 2

04/06/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2573 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets

462 Squadron and the AAFC remember On Saturday 2 June, the Senior RAAF Officer SA and the President of the

Cadet Under Officer Aaron Musk, 6 Wing, AAFC, gets the flight of his life (thus far) in an Adelaide-based RAAF PC-9.

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Cadets get a flight in a PC-9

28/05/201802/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2452 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets

Two lucky Australian Air Force Cadets got the opportunity to experience life as a test pilot on the Aircraft Research

The 6 Wing Public Affairs Team for the Friday afternoon shift (left to right): LCDT Elias Neocleous, No 609 Squadron (Warradale Barracks), CFSGT Casey Dibben, No 608 (Town of Gawler) Squadron; LCDT Beatriz Ribeiro Dos Santos, No 613 Squadron (RAAF Edinburgh); LCDT Courtney Semmler, No 608 Squadron; FLGOFF(AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig, PACO 6 Wing; ACW(AAFC) Lisa Dibben, No 608 Squadron; CCPL Nicholas Sibly, No 601 Squadron (Keswick Barracks); and LCDT Adomas Neocleous, No 609 Squadron.

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6 Wing Cadets support the ADF Careers Expo

27/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2948 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets

A select band of Australian Air Force Cadets from South Australia’s No 6 Wing were on duty at the 2018

Leading Cadet Lachlan, No 602 Squadron AAFC, catches the attention of a potential future recruit while supporting the 146th Mount Barker District Show this year. Image supplied by 602SQN.

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Life in an Adelaide Hills AAFC squadron

11/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2715 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, AAFC, Australian Air Force Cadets

No 602 Squadron, AAFC Anyone who has served in any branch of a military or emergency services unit knows that

Leading Cadet Liam Mickan, No 613 Squadron, AAFC, carries the Banner at the head of the Air Force veterans of World War 2 for the Anzac Day march in Adelaide. He wore on his right breast the Zimbabwe Independence Medal awarded to his grandfather. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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ANZAC DAY 2018: 6 Wing AAFC honour the fallen

28/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2958 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets

Throughout South Australia and western Victoria, and even in Canberra, Air Force Cadets from No 6 Wing took part in

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 2745 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

Leading Cadet Sean Fry from No 605 Squadron with former RAAF Warrant Officer Doug Leak, Bomber command veteran and recipient of the French Légion d’honneur. Image by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig

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Bomber Command memorial service in Adelaide – Part 2

15/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5199 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Bomber Command

Amazing 149 Squadron ‘reunion’ – after 72 years On Sunday 4 June, the RAAF Association (SA Division) held its annual

The 6 Wing Public Affairs Team for Day 2 – Cadet Corporal Alexander Barrott-Walsh, 619 Squadron, Seaford; Pilot Officer (AAFC) Dennis Medlow, 604 Squadron, Hampstead Barracks; Cadet Corporal Courtney Semmler and Cadet Sergeant Emma Durbridge, 608 Squadron, Gawler. Also on the team but not in photo was Cadet Corporal Daniel Van Wyngaarden, 619 Squadron. Photo by Pilot Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.

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Even Yowies need career options

28/05/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4297 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, ADF Careers Expo, Defence Force Recruiting

6 Wing Air Force Cadets support ADF Careers Expo A select band of Australian Air Force Cadets from South Australia’s

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 4665 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

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 3794 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