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

6 Wing

Locality: Wandilo, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 418 804 113

Address: Mount Gambier Airport 5291 Wandilo, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 American debrief on the Growler, get to know what the aircraft does!

25.01.2022 A fact about the CO; I really miss seeing the Lancaster and other BBMF aircraft flying around since moving to Australia! They were a regular site at UK Airshows and often seen and heard travelling to and from them. Some interesting info here about other Commonwealth airmen serving in WWII.

24.01.2022 A pre-Christmas visit to check out the Loyal Wingman during December saw some high-speed taxi tests! Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, Head of Air Force Capabilit...y had this to say: "Seeing the Loyal Wingman during the December trials has been extraordinary. "There is something very special about testing an aircraft that takes technology to the next level. It is iconic in its own way. Experiencing the enthusiasm of the Boeing Australia and Air Force team reminded me of my early career testing aircraft. This is what innovation is all about working together to achieve many firsts. "The Loyal Wingman is the first project of its kind carried out in Australia. It is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. More than 35 Australian companies have contributed to the Loyal Wingman program. There are many firsts that we will remember for a long time." Stay tuned! #AusAirForce #LoyalWingman The Boeing Company

23.01.2022 Rotary aviation made extra difficult...

22.01.2022 For those with some spare time, now showing the Chief of Defence Force Parade at ADFA with Breydon Verryt-Reid some where in the mass of officer Cadets!

21.01.2022 Good history for your down time, there are some good books available about WWII and the Australian perspective.

20.01.2022 A long time ago your CO used to live next to this RAF base, the Lightenings had gone and been replaced by Jaguars by then. Got to love the accents and old fashioned interviews!

20.01.2022 Interesting aviating!

19.01.2022 An elephant walk at US Air Force Base Elmendorf - identify the aircraft types!

19.01.2022 If you like military aviation then this will be worth signing up to watch, starts 11am UK time so 1930h our time! Follow the link or search it up and enjoy this free!

19.01.2022 As they start their journey up to RAAF Edinburgh we wish the two Senior NCO candidates, Keean Ferguson and Daisy Yates, the best of luck for the start of their two week course tomorrow morning. Safe travels and a happy new year to you both! JNCO’s good luck to you for your journeys in a couple of days, don’t forget anything and double check your JI’s! SD2 uniform for arrival and regulation hair cuts etc etc!... If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time you’re late & if you’re late best have a really really REALLY good reason!

18.01.2022 These are the first images of Squadron members commemorating Anzac Day 2020 at home by holding their own Dawn Vigils. Thank you to CDT Burr, CDT Drew, CCPL Ferguson, CDT Fulwood, CDT Yates and CCPL Yates for all showing the spirit expected of a member of the AAFC If you still have images to send into the CO please do so ASAP!

18.01.2022 Ever wondered how our aircrew get qualified? Exercise Gauntlet Strike put our F/A-18F Super Hornet & E-7A Wedgetail trainee aircrew through their paces in the... Northern Territory skies to pass their final assessments. Wing Commander Trevor Andrews, Executive Officer No. 82 Wing said Exercise Gauntlet Strike has prepared Air Force personnel to plan and conduct missions ensuring that they are ready and qualified to deploy in defence of Australia and its interests, when required. The exercise was held in the Northern Territory from November 26 to December 9. Read the story https://news.defence.gov.au//show-air-power-ends-crew-trai #AusAirForce

17.01.2022 So here it is, the news you have all been waiting for!!!!! In a nutshell, our first parade night will be Friday 31 July 2020 with a staff meeting the week before.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to LCDTs Ferguson and Yates on passing the 2 week JNCO Course at RAAF EDINBURGH! A lot of hard work, study and practice!

16.01.2022 Good luck to LCDTS Angus Aitken, Keean Ferguson and Daisy Yates, about to embark on their 2 week JNCO training course at RAAF Edinburgh. We wish them all the best in this latest stage and of their cadet careers.

15.01.2022 Something floaty to look at...

15.01.2022 So 2020 is almost through, our last two activities were an end of year parade where I was very pleased to finalise training programs and award Leading Cadet rank slides to CDTs Bea Lewis and Logan Burr, congratulations to them both. They along with three other cadets have been selected to attend the 6 Wing Junior or Senior NCO courses at RAAF Edinburgh after Christmas. These are tough courses that produce excellent young leaders, candidates are not chosen lightly! The last ...activity was the final part of a two part NCO course preparation evening where candidates were given a small taste of what to expect on course and give them the chance to ask questions before they go. We all wish the cadets the best of luck for the course and I also take this opportunity to wish all of you involved with 612 Sqn, past, present and new members coming onboard a safe and peaceful festive season. Finally a big thank you to all of my staff for their work in supporting the unit and cadets. Special thanks go to Officer Cadet Breydon Verryt-Reid for giving up time from his personal break from ADFA to assist in helping us out.

15.01.2022 SPRING BIVOUAC // 612SQN This weekend, cadets and staff from 602SQN, 605SQN, 612SQN, 613SQN and 617SQN participated in the 612SQN Spring Bivouac, held in the Wandilo Forest Reserve and Telford Scrub Conservation Park. Over the jam packed weekend cadets participated in a range of activities including fieldcraft, navigation, radio communications, PT, teambuilding and leadership exercises.... Highlights for the cadets included a blindfolded insertion to and extraction from the navigation area, capture the lantern night exercise as well as PT and challenging activities on the Sunday morning. All cadets had a great time throughout the weekend, and made new friends with the visiting cadets from Adelaide. A special thanks must go to the staff from 612SQN for organising and facilitating the bivouac, as well as SQNLDR(AAFC) Tank, FLTLT(AAFC) Brunt and AC(AAFC) Harding who all made the trip down from Adelaide to support the weekend. We hope to see all cadets and staff return for another bivouac in the future!

15.01.2022 Happy 99th Birthday RAAF!

15.01.2022 The Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) B-2 Spirit is an American heavy strategic bomber, featuring low observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses; it is a flying wing design with a crew of two.

14.01.2022 Love this picture, CO facts, we used to live about a mile from the end of the runway at RAF Coltishall when these were still flying and CCPL Yates was a wee bairn, these jets would do a running break at 500 feet and 500 knots over her when sleeping in her pram, she didnt even stir! Jet fuel must be in the blood!

14.01.2022 Are you turning 13 in 2021 and in year 7 at school? Wanting something different to do with a youth development, aviation and military aspect to it? For anyone wanting more information head to the website in the post below or email the Mount Gambier Squadron Commanding Officer, FLTLT(AAFC) Geoff Yates at [email protected]

13.01.2022 Its coming! 2020 fundraiser for the Sqn in planning!

13.01.2022 A back to front and bits n pieces photo quiz! Name as many as you can, more points come manufacturers, designations & name.

12.01.2022 Must be history night...

11.01.2022 Wing Commander Jordon "Junior" Sanders, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit's (2OCU) brand new Commanding Officer recently arrived with some brand new planes. ... Junior ferried one of the seven F-35A Lightning aircraft that arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown on 11 December. That brings our in-country F-35A fleet total to 13. The 2OCU team will fly and train in the F-35A in 2020. They'll initially turn their efforts to honing the course, before conducting their first F-35A conversion course in late-2020/early 2021. Another important step in the capability transition. Exciting times ahead! Find out more at https://news.defence.gov.au/capabil/new-arrivals-touch-down #AusAirForce #AirCombat #AvGeek

10.01.2022 A guide for you to consider at home in ANZAC day, dont forget to send your driveway photo to the CO for sharing up at national level.

10.01.2022 As per my email...

09.01.2022 DINING-IN NIGHT // 612 SQUADRON Tonight 612 Squadron celebrated the parade year by conducting it's annual Dining-In Night. A Dining-In Night is a millennia-old activity which dates back to the Roman times. After battle, armies would dine together in celebration of battles and heroes who fought in those battles. In the context of the AAFC, a Dining-In Night is an opportunity to celebrate the individual and group growth, success and achievements throughout the parade year. This... came in the form of farewell tokens to cadets who are ageing out this year, the traditional Wooden Spoon Awards and a visit from Kris Kringle to reward all the cadets for their efforts this year. Cadets also enjoyed banter throughout the night, promoting good-natured jovial interactions between cadets and staff alike (although the head table is invincible from this!). The night was concluded with Kangaroo Court, where CSGT Telford moderated lightheartedly fierce debate by cadets regarding the proceedings of the year. As always a huge thank you is extended to the staff who make activities like this possible. Well done to the President of the Mess Committee (PMC) CFSGT Verryt-Reid, and the the Vice President of the Mess Committee (Mr Vice) CSGT Telford for facilitating an entertaining and enjoyable night for all involved. Stay tuned for the End of Year Parade tomorrow!

09.01.2022 Well done CDT Lewis, another great turn out from one of our Squadron.

09.01.2022 This may be good? I have not looked at it in depth but recommended by other staff in another Wing. If you give it a go let me know if it was worthwhile.

09.01.2022 Tornado in UK RAF markings, but what country that still flies Tonka’s uses this colour scheme?

09.01.2022 Wing Commander Jordon "Junior" Sanders, No. 2 Operational Conversion Units (2OCU) brand new Commanding Officer recently arrived with some brand new planes. ... Junior ferried one of the seven F-35A Lightning aircraft that arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown on 11 December. That brings our in-country F-35A fleet total to 13. The 2OCU team will fly and train in the F-35A in 2020. Theyll initially turn their efforts to honing the course, before conducting their first F-35A conversion course in late-2020/early 2021. Another important step in the capability transition. Exciting times ahead! Find out more at https://news.defence.gov.au/capabil/new-arrivals-touch-down #AusAirForce #AirCombat #AvGeek

09.01.2022 While we are in the Operational Pause, Mick Mullan Building and Plumbing is busily re-cladding our building and has had the opportunity to learn about some of our sites history and posted the below. There is always something to learn about wherever you are!

07.01.2022 The 612SQN badge has recently been redesigned by CFSGT Verryt-Reid and approval granted by Cadet Branch-Air Force. The design continues to highlight the local landmarks of the Blue Lake and Centenary Tower along with aircraft relevant to Mt Gambier and our parent station at RAAF Edinburgh, from top the Avro Anson was the primary navigation trainer based here during WWII when the airfield was an Air Force base, next the recently retired Lockheed Orion maritime patrol aircraft regularly seen in this area and its replacement the Boeing P8A Poseidon.

07.01.2022 DINING-IN NIGHT // 612 SQUADRON Tonight 612 Squadron celebrated the parade year by conducting its annual Dining-In Night. A Dining-In Night is a millennia-old activity which dates back to the Roman times. After battle, armies would dine together in celebration of battles and heroes who fought in those battles. In the context of the AAFC, a Dining-In Night is an opportunity to celebrate the individual and group growth, success and achievements throughout the parade year. This... came in the form of farewell tokens to cadets who are ageing out this year, the traditional Wooden Spoon Awards and a visit from Kris Kringle to reward all the cadets for their efforts this year. Cadets also enjoyed banter throughout the night, promoting good-natured jovial interactions between cadets and staff alike (although the head table is invincible from this!). The night was concluded with Kangaroo Court, where CSGT Telford moderated lightheartedly fierce debate by cadets regarding the proceedings of the year. As always a huge thank you is extended to the staff who make activities like this possible. Well done to the President of the Mess Committee (PMC) CFSGT Verryt-Reid, and the the Vice President of the Mess Committee (Mr Vice) CSGT Telford for facilitating an entertaining and enjoyable night for all involved. Stay tuned for the End of Year Parade tomorrow!

05.01.2022 Something older tonight...

05.01.2022 A big thank you to Phil Richards from the CFS Air Operations Unit based at Mt Gambier Airport for the impromptu talk and visit to their aircraft! Cadets and new recruits received a fascinating and detailed account of how the units Squirrel helicopters and Air Tractor water bombers work together with ground fire fighters to tackle fires here in SA. Clearly a high risk operation conducted with ultimate professionalism. Hearing how they were involved in the recent Lucindale fire reminds us how lucky we are to have people like Phil, his team mates and the CFS on the ground!

05.01.2022 Overshadowed by the Spitfire...

04.01.2022 Challenge! Come on 612SQN cadets, time to get busy. Next users is going to be very busy!!!!

04.01.2022 To all involved with 612SQN, past, present and future I would like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. Warmest regards for the festive season, The CO.

04.01.2022 END OF YEAR PARADE // 612 SQUADRON Today, 612SQN Cadets, Staff, Families and Friends came together to celebrate the annual End of Year parade which was conducted at the 612 Squadron Compound at the Mount Gambier Airport. The End of Year Parade is an opportunity for Cadets to reflect on the year that was, celebrate outstanding achievements, as well as showcase their high standards of drill to family and friends.... We congratulate the following cadets on their awards: A/CCPL Ferguson - Best on Bivouac Trophy A/CCPL Yates - Robin Ellis Most Improved Cadet Trophy LCDT Aitken - Mayor Don McDonnell Personal Development Trophy LCDT Laube - Significant Squadron Contribution Trophy CDT Burr (absent) - Barry Suckling Best Potential Cadet Award CFSGT Verryt-Reid: Lieutenant Tony Casadio Memorial Trophy FLGOFF(AAFC) Yates - AAFC Off Road Navigation Award We not only congratulate these cadets but all cadets who have achieved their own personal successes and growth throughout the year. Every cadet has marched off today a better version of themselves than the version that marched on at the beginning of the year. After conducting a march past, a shared buffet lunch was enjoyed by all those attending. As always, a huge thank you goes to the staff of 612SQN for ensuring that the parade year was a successful one. FLGOFF(AAFC) Yates, ACW(AAFC) Holdman and CIV Lock, thank you for your work this year to ensure activities like these are possible. Today also marked the last parade of CFSGT BVR, CSGTs Perry (absent) and Telford, as well as LCDT Laube. After a service period of between 4 and 6 years, these cadets finalised their time as cadets today. We would like to thank them for their service to the SQN and AAFC over their cadet careers, and wish them all the best for their future careers, defence or otherwise! Wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2020. Enjoy a safe and joyous festive season.

03.01.2022 I say Sydney, have you seen those cheeky aircrew bunch anywhere? No, I think we’re quite safe hiding from them here...

03.01.2022 Very pleased to announce that 612SQN has passed all the safety preparation and planning tasks to allow the unit to start face to face parades again as of Friday 14Aug20. There has been considerable time, effort and work put into achieving this result including a deep clean of the frequent touch points like light switches and an in-depth brief presentation via Zoom to all the cadets and staff. The staff are all looking forward to seeing you next Friday!

03.01.2022 RAAF Edinburgh last weekend.

01.01.2022 Tomcats forever!

01.01.2022 And a bit of history for yesterday...

01.01.2022 Check out this engine-uity! Think changing a tyre is hard? Try changing an engine on a C-17A Globemaster. Fortunately, the Pratt & Whitney F117 turbofans tha...t power our C-17As are pretty reliable, which means pitstops like this are a reasonably rare occurence. #DYK that a C-17As four engines each produce a whopping 40,900 pounds of thrust? Watch the video to find out more fun facts. #AirMobility #AusAirForce #MobilityMonday

01.01.2022 A real tough bird to fly