6 Wing in Willaston, South Australia, Australia | Youth organisation

6 Wing

Locality: Willaston, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8522 7937

Address: Cnr Gawler River Road & Two Wells Road 5118 Willaston, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.aafc.org.au

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25.01.2022 Flight Lieutenant Kyle - our F/A-18A/B Hornet display pilot - has been hanging out at Defence Corner at the Superloop Adelaide 500. Hes been chatting to #YourA...DF personnel and Australian Air Force Cadets, and checking out the awesome capability displays. You can too Adelaide, South Australia! Defence Corner will be open all weekend. And youll be able to catch Kyle in the skies in a Hornet: 4:00pm 22 February performing an aerial handling display 3:00pm 23 February performing an aerial handling display 3:11pm 23 February kicking off the main race with a SE to NW flypast following the National Anthem Find out more at http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity All flying is subject to change due to weather and other aviation considerations. : From l-r: Flight Lieutenant Kyle, Cadet Erika Huntley, Cadet Corporal Riley Hobbs, Cadet Corporal Cooper Edginton, Leading Cadet Cory Forbes, and Flight Lieutenant John #AusAirForce #SuperloopADL500 #Adelaide500

25.01.2022 Congratulations to LCDT James Chant on his reclassification. Well done!

25.01.2022 From all of us here at 608SQN, Happy New Year! Comment below something you did in 2020 that you’re proud of

23.01.2022 Please share with anyone you know who may be interested! The AAFC 6 Wing Band requires players of all instruments. Check out the info night event below

22.01.2022 BOMBER COMMAND COMMEMORATION Adelaide, 1 June 2019 After the Bomber Command Memorial Service at Torrens Parade Ground, Cadet Corporal Chevvy Dolan had the opportunity to meet a living legend, one of Adelaides Bomber Command veterans, former Warrant Officer Doug Leak. This has just been published by the RAAF Association in its quarterly magazine Wings:... Cadet meets a Living Legend Air Force Association, Wings 71-3 (Spring 2019), page 70: https://www.raafapublications.org.au//WINGS_2019-spring.pdf

22.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning... We will remember them. #lestweforget

20.01.2022 FEEDBACK FROM CADETS // THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD Our Australian Air Force Cadets share one thing in common, their passion to improve and develop their skills..., and contribute to the wider community. All your questions about the The Duke of Edinburghs International Award - Australia answered here, including how to get involved, and how easily you can achieve your Bronze, Silver or Gold through the AAFC during your parade nights and promotion courses!! Check out the video here: MORE @ www.airforcecadets.gov.au

19.01.2022 Looking for something to do today? Head down to the National Military Vehicle Museum for the Edinburgh Truck Show! Adults $15 and kids under 15 free

19.01.2022 **PLEASE READ** PARADES FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS WILL BE CANCELLED (see below from SOWS) In response to the current COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide, OC 6WG and SOWS 6WG have made the decision to temporarily suspend home parades for all units and 6WG HQ for the next two weeks.... If you have any cold/flu or COVID 19 symptoms you must get tested and remain at home until you have the results and you are well. In addition, you must notify your Commanding Officer ASAP to advise of your situation and keep your Commanding Officer informed of your condition. If you are required to isolate because you have a family member who is isolating or being tested, you must also notify your Commanding Officer. If you think you have been in CLOSE CONTACT with a confirmed case of COVID-19, you must isolate and follow the directions from the local public health unit tracking your case. Refer also to Department of Health Information for close contacts of a confirmed case. You must still adhere to the full period of isolation even if you receive a negative result after being tested for COVID-19. Please contact us if you have any issues. Thank you.

17.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO OUR AAFC DADS! To the Dads who take time away from their families to instruct. To the Dads that man the Bunnings Barbeque ... To the Dads that drive to Parade Nights and activities. To the Dads that help find the missing Tie, Belt, ID Tags & Rank Slides. To the Dads that spend their weekends on our activities. To the Dads that support, mentor and guide us. Make your Dad feel special on this Fathers Day, fill his day full of joy, spoil him, and love him endlessly. Happy Fathers Day!

17.01.2022 This International Youth Day, we send a big shoutout to all our Australian Air Force Cadets and their hardworking staff. The AAFC have come a long way since 19...41, and offer a range of exciting youth development activities. This year our Cadets received 8 new Diamond DA40 NG powered aircraft, to provide more advanced aviation training and education opportunities for young people. The sky really is the limit for future generations. Interested in becoming a Cadet, a staff member, or even a pilot instructor? You can find more info at http://www.aafc.org.au #TransformingEducation #AAFC #AusAirForce #YouthDay #IYD2019

17.01.2022 Malaya and Borneo Veterans Day Saturday 24 August 2019 On Friday 15 November, Cadet Sergeant Chevvy Dolan was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the SA/NT Branch of the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia. CSGT Dolan participated as a member of the Catafalque Party at this years Malaya & Borneo Veterans Day Service at the West Torrens War Memorial Gardens on Saturday 24 August 2019. The service is a commemoration of the two post-WW2 campaigns involving Australian Defence personnel the Malayan Emergency (1948-60) and the Indonesian Confrontation with Malaysia (1962-66).

17.01.2022 WE NEED YOU // SKILLED FLYING INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckquvtXgKg0

15.01.2022 ANZAC Day is a bit different this year with no public services but it is great to see social media flooded with so many people stepping out into their driveway to pay their respects.

15.01.2022 Great day had at Airshow For those that didnt make it, just a few piccies. Bring on Avalon 2021

15.01.2022 GOING VIRTUAL // ADFA OPEN DAY Are you ready for the Australian Defence Force Academy OPEN DAY? Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional ADFA Open... Day will be going virtual this year! SAVE THE DATE: The ADFA Open Day will be conducted from Monday 17 August 2020 until Saturday 22 August 2020 on the Australian Defence Force Academy Facebook page, and Instagram (@adfacademy) accounts. The virtual Open Day will give prospective ADFA applicants and their families the opportunity to learn more about it what it means to live, work and study at ADFA, and the opportunities that are available for someone starting their ADF career at ADFA. Keep an eye out for the exciting posts and videos to come! Tag a friend below who might be interested #ADFA #VirtualOpenDay

13.01.2022 Ready for Day 2! L - R: CSGT Chevvy Dolan & CDT Kate Cowburn

13.01.2022 This ANZAC Day Light Up the Dawn with your neighbours and the RSL #LightUpTheDawn

12.01.2022 Congratulations to the Cadets that passed their Swim Test... Well Done

12.01.2022 GAWLER AIR EXPERIENCE The Cessna Skyhawk C172-S Air Force Cadets from Adelaides northern squadrons recently had the opportunity to enjoy a Cadet Air Experience (CAE) flight from Gawler airfield offered by ADELAIDE BIPLANES. The Cadets flew in two VH-registered, conventional tricycle configuration, trainers including a Cessna Skyhawk C172-S (VH-WHB).... This is a 2006 IFR model, equipped with Garmin 1000 and modern avionics, designed to introduce recreational pilots to the world of general aviation in time-honoured fashion. According to the Adelaide Biplanes website: The S model aircraft boasts cruise speeds in excess of 110 knots, it has 180 hp and with 200 litres fuel capacity giving an endurance of up to five hours. Left to right: LCDT James Chant, CSGT Chevvy Dolan, LCDT Tom Shaw and CDT Zac Baker from No 608 (Town of Gawler) Squadron.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to LACW (AAFC) Lisa Dibben on being awarded the Individual Proficiency Badge presented by 608SQN Commanding Officer, FLTLT (AAFC) Philip Brow. This award recognises the commitment of Cadets, Instructors of Cadets and Officers of Cadets to the AAFC. Well done!

11.01.2022 Hawker Demon Propeller - RSL Macclesfield Sub Branch Hawker Demon Prop finally has a safe home at RSL Macclesfield Sub Branch. Donated by 608 Squadron to 622 Squadron and on to RSL Macclesfield. It had a hard life displayed in open weather deteriorating away for many years. Unfortunately it cannot be kept at squadrons due to WHS regulations at great installation and restoration expense. We are so pleased that the Team at Macclesfield RSL Sub Branch took up the challenge to gi...ve the Hawker Demon Propeller a new lease of life and a place of honor in their Sub Branch. They quickly enlisted the local Mens Club (with RSL members) who offered to restore it for nothing! The restoration has taken over 12 months and was recently mounted on the wall inside the RSL Macclesfield Sub Branch old 1855 Building in Main Street of Macclesfield. It took 3 men and a scaffold to mount instead of its sorrowful state where it could literally be picked up and carried under one arm. The restoration itself was done by a Team of Volunteers including the son of a gentleman who actually worked in the factory in the UK making the plane! They obtained details and drawings from UK to help with restoration process which included putting it into a bath of solution for 6 months and manufacturing of the metal fly pins - and the metal cutting leading edge back on the Prop. The mounting bracket was specially constructed to hold the weight and is anchored in the 1855 Stone of the building. Congratulations and thank you to the dedicated members of Macclesfield RSL Sub Branch. Macclesfield RSL Sub Branch is open every Wednesday.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to CDT Kobe Moyle on being awarded a COs Commendation presented by FLTLT (AAFC) Philip Brow for outstanding community service during the 2019 Gawler Show. The COs Commendation is presented to individuals that have shown outstanding attributes over and above the expectations that would normally be expected within the Australian Air Force Cadets and portrayed such that their conduct resulted in highlighting the Squadron.

10.01.2022 Are you interested in Aviation, possibly a career in the Australian Defence Forces, or just learning valuable skills and self-confidence to give you a good start no matter what you do in life? Are you aged between 13 - 16 years? If you missed our information night and youre still interested, please join us for our first Parade Night back for 2020, Friday 31st January @ 6.30pm Please share with anyone you think who may be interested

09.01.2022 NEWSFLASH // Intent to restart AAFC Parades CDF has now provided approval to restart ADFC parades. The restart will be subject to COVID return to work strategi...es about to be released by the National Headquarters. Further details regarding risk management and approval will also shortly be released via Information Circular. At this stage only home parades and day activities will be approved. Requirements will still be dependent on and subject to any state-based restrictions which take precedence. Preparations for the first staff parade should be made to occur no earlier than in the week commencing 27 Jul 20 with cadet parades commencing one week later from Monday 3 Aug 20. Further information will be provided in the coming week to ensure adequate planning, preparation and training is provided to all involved. I am sure many of you will be excited to return to cadets and I thank everyone for their patience. Ensuring our steps are considered and graduated so that we are as safe as reasonably practicable will be of the highest importance. Kind regards Group Captain(AAFC) Mark Dorward Commander Australian Air Force Cadets

09.01.2022 608 Squadron is recruiting now for 2021! If you are aged between 13-16 or know someone who is that might be interested please share. Information night at 608 Squadron, Friday 22nd January, 2021 @ 6.30pm.... As a Cadet, you’ll be offered inspiring and challenging aviation & military-like experiences. You will learn valuable life and work skills that may open up new possibilities, opportunities and career options. You will: Be part of a team and gain team building skills Develop leadership and survival skills Make new friends and have fun Experience challenges Learn to take responsibility Take part in physical education activities. You’ll learn about: Aviation Leadership Self-discipline Firearms Safety Training Fieldcraft First Aid Drill and Ceremonial Communications and Navigation skills Band activities. Click "Going" in the event via the link below and we hope to see you there! https://fb.me/e/1UeOlp5Zh

08.01.2022 Mark it down in your calendar See you there

08.01.2022 Congratulations to CDT Kobe Moyle & CDT Zac Baker for successfully completing their firearms training and becoming Single Rifle .22 qualified. Well done!

08.01.2022 Fromms Farm, Mt Crawford Field Exercise 2/19, 22-24 NOV 19

08.01.2022 *Please Note: There appears to be an issue with the registration form & the Visitor Health Questionnaire either not loading or not being sent through on our end. Please register via the email address below and the Visitor Heath Questionnaire will be emailed to you to complete. [email protected]... Hope to see you there!

07.01.2022 Congratulations to CDT James Chant (Left) & CDT Tom Shaw (Right) on being awarded a COs Commendation presented by FLTLT (AAFC) Philip Brow for outstanding community service during the 2019 Gawler Show. The COs Commendation is presented to individuals that have shown outstanding attributes over and above the expectations that would normally be expected within the Australian Air Force Cadets and portrayed such that their conduct resulted in highlighting the Squadron.

07.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT // WE ARE RECRUITING!! We are excited to announce that our official RECRUITING period has now commenced!! The Australian Air Force Cadets recruits ...once per year, from 01 October through to 31 March, for a start date in February. Teenagers turning 13 in 2021 are eligible to join now! MORE INFORMATION for parents + future Cadets can be found here: - Who we are, what we do: http://www.aafc.org.au/ - How to join: http://www.aafc.org.au/how-to-join/how-to-join/ To JOIN the Australian Air Force Cadets: - Locate your nearest Squadron + apply online via the link here: http://www.aafc.org.au/our-units/find-a-squadron/ We look forward to receiving your applications! #AirForceCadets #PastPresentFuture

06.01.2022 UPDATE 2! They had a slight delay. Taking off from RAAF Base Edinburgh now. Theyll be there very soon. UPDATE! They should be over the CBD about 10.30-1100am. ... Attention Adelads and Adeladies, have we got a treat for you! Tomorrow, Thursday 26 September youll get a gander at some of our aircraft ahead of the Edinburgh Air Show 2019. A C-130J Hercules, two PC-9As, and a P-8A Poseidon will fly in formation over the Adelaide CBD. The formation flight will take place between 10am and midday. Approaching from the northeast and tracking southwest over the city. Theyll conduct one run over the CBD at a speed of approximately 450 kilometres per hour, and at a minimum height of 1000 feet.* Got your #EdinburghAirShow2019 tickets yet? Theres less than 50 day to go! Youll find all the air show info at https://www.airforce.gov.au/exercises/edinburghairshow2019 *All flying is subject to change due to weather, operational requirements and other aviation considerations. #AusAirForce #PlaneSpotter

06.01.2022 Congratulations to CDT Max Jaggers for successfully completing your firearms training and becoming Single Rifle .22 qualified. Well done!

05.01.2022 Congratulations to A/CCPL Jehan Figueroa on being awarded his Four Bladed Propeller badge. This award is presented to Cadets who have completed their Advanced stage training. Well done!

05.01.2022 608 Squadron is recruiting now for 2021! If you are a high school student aged between 12 (but turning 13 this year) and 15 or know someone who is that might be interested please share. Information night at 608 Squadron, Friday 22nd January, 2021 @ 6.30pm... As a Cadet, you’ll be offered inspiring and challenging aviation & military-like experiences. You will learn valuable life and work skills that may open up new possibilities, opportunities and career options. You will: Be part of a team and gain team building skills Develop leadership and survival skills Make new friends and have fun Experience challenges Learn to take responsibility Take part in physical education activities. You’ll learn about: Aviation Leadership Self-discipline Firearms Safety Training Fieldcraft First Aid Drill and Ceremonial Communications and Navigation skills Band activities. Click "Going" in the event below and we hope to see you there!

05.01.2022 MALAYA-BORNEO VETERANS DAY | Adelaide, 24 August 2019 CSGT Dolan represented 608 Squadron well at the annual service of commemoration hosted by the SA/NT Branch of the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia to honour the contribution of Australian Defence personnel in the two undeclared wars fought on the Malay Peninsula and in northern Borneo in the 1960s the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation with Malaysia.

04.01.2022 Fromms Farm, Mount Crawford Field Exercise 2/19, 22-24 NOV 19 Packing equipment before departure on Friday afternoon

04.01.2022 URGENT: Parade Cancelled - Friday 31JAN20 Good afternoon All After a discussion with FLTLT (AAFC) Brow he has advised that tonights Parade Night is cancelled due to extreme weather. While we understand this may be an inconvenience, the safety of all Staff, Cadets & their families is of top priority.... Our first Parade of term will be next week Friday 07FEB20. If you have any issues, please feel free to contact myself (details below) or FLTLT (AAFC) Brow 0413 862 570. Thank you. Regards, Chantelle DElia ACW (AAFC) Training Officer, Finance Officer, Assistant Administration Officer 608 (Town of Gawler) SQN Willaston, SA 5118 PH: 0425 396 691 E: [email protected] W: www.608sqn.aafc.org.au F: 6 Wing - Australian Air Force Cadets

03.01.2022 Congratulations to LCDT Kate Cowburn on her reclassification. Well done!

02.01.2022 Are you a young woman aged between 16 and 24 years, who is interested in an exciting career with the Royal Australian Air Force as a Fast Jet or Fixed Wing Pilo...t, Mission Crew, Weapon System Officer, Maritime Patrol and Response Officer, Air Battle Manager or Air Traffic Controller (ATC)? A unique opportunity is available through the Defence Work Experience Program to participate in an Air Force Aviation Camp at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. This 4-day dynamic program, from 18-22 August 2019, will see you participate in: Flying in an Air Force aircraft. Spending time in a flight and ATC Simulator. Weapons familiarisation, physical training and leadership activities. Hearing from serving Air Force Members about their roles, personal experiences and their motivation for joining. Attending social events with female Officers and mentors to ask about life in the Air Force. To apply, visit: http://www.defence.gov.au/workexperience/ Applications close 11 August 2019 at 5:00 pm (AEST).

02.01.2022 Interested in joining the AAFC or know someone who is? Come see us at the Gawler Show! L - R: CDT Zac Baker & CCPL Madison Grungo