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Air Force Cadets

Australian Air Force Cadets disembark a C-130J Hercules at RAAF Base Pearce after a familiarisation flight. Story and photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Unique experience for WA cadets

20/10/202328/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1711 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Pearce

Flying low level in a C-130J Hercules is something few get the opportunity to experience, so a familiarisation flight over

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A RAAF AP-3C Orion aircraft from 10 Squadron conducts a flypast during the National Commemoration of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Hobart Cenotaph, Tasmania. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans 

Air Force pauses to remember historic battle

27/09/202327/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1608 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, AP-3C Orion, Battle of Britain, No. 10 Squadron, Roulettes, WWII

The roar of engines overhead from a 10 Squadron AP-3C (EW) Orion heralded the start of a sombre wreath-laying ceremony

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A wreath tribute at the Battle of Britain commemorative service at Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans 

Battle of Britain Remembered

20/09/202320/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1634 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Battle of Britain, No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit (1RSU), RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

On September 16, RAAF Edinburgh aviators and the Air Force Association (South Australia) co-hosted the annual Battle of Britain commemorative

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Australian Army Cadets from Darling Downs flew in from Toowoomba on an MRH-90 Taipan during the 'closed cadet open day viewing' before the Gallipoli Barracks open day. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Lieutenant (AAC) Lauren Trevisani.
ADF People 

Treat for cadets at Gallipoli Barracks open day

29/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1827 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Army Cadets, Gallipoli Barracks, MRH-90 Taipan

More than 300 Army and Air Force Cadets, accompanied by nearly 50 volunteer cadet staff, recently enjoyed a tour of

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Australian Air Force Cadet (AAFC), Cadet Sergeant Finn Carpenter with a Diamond DA40 NG Star aircraft at the Australian International Airshow 2023. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian & FLTLT Brett Moloney. Photo by Leading Aircraftmen Chris Tsakisiris.
CONTACT Cadets News Royal Australian Air Force 

Cadets show off aircraft and gear at Avalon

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1786 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Avalon Airshow, Diamond DA40 NG, EFTS

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) showcased their aircraft, the Diamond DA40 NG at the Australian International Airshow 2023 as part

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Catafalque party members from No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit march from their post at the conclusion of the Battle of Britain commemoration ceremony at Torrens Parade Hall, Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force 

Battle of Britain commemorated in Adelaide

05/10/202210/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1840 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Battle of Britain, No. 41 Wing, WWII

To mark the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Royal Australian Air Force and Air Force Association (South Australia)

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The Australian Air Force Cadets Amberley Aviation Precinct facility at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, was officially opened on April 9, 2022.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Air Force cadets get new old home at Amberley

06/05/202211/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2054 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, RAAF Amberley

One of the World War II-era buildings at RAAF Base Amberley has been relocated, restored and updated to become the

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One of the four new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft that has recently been delivered to the Australian Air Force Cadets, Aviation Operations Wing. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson. Photo by Sergeant Michael Thomas.
CONTACT Cadets News 

Air Force Cadets welcome new Diamond aircraft

22/03/202224/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3605 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), Aviation Operations Wing, recently took delivery of four new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft, bringing

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The sculpture of Sir Richard Williams in Moonta, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by LAC Stewart Gould .
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Lasting tribute to ‘father of Air Force’

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2025 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Army Cadets

To commemorate 100 years of Air Force, the Copper Coast Council in South Australia held a centenary celebration to honour

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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.
CONTACT Cadets 

AAFC glider visits Mount Barker Show

31/03/201731/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4177 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

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