Uplifting experience
"The camp was one of the best times of my life" – Cadet Brendon Carey, 15

Happy and smiling Air Force Cadet members of No. 338 Squadron after their introductory flight in a No. 36 Squadron Hercules at RAAF Base Richmond.

By FLTLT John Sperring

AAFC AIR Force Cadets from the Illawarra and Canberra regions recently enjoyed a short camp at RAAF Base Richmond as guests of the Air Lift Group.

Put together by staff from the Air Force Cadets’ newest squadron, No. 338 Squadron AAFC - Illawarra, the camp was a means of introducing cadets to Air Force life at a major base and to foster an active interest in aviation.

The camp was an immense success. Highlights for the cadets were the airman’s leadership reaction course, meals at the Airman’s Mess, the fire section including a tour of the flight line, and a two-hour flight on a No. 36 Squadron C-130H training sortie over the Sydney basin.

The stay also included a variety of drill and ceremonial training.

Comments from two of the Wollongong-based cadets included: “The camp was one of the best times of my life”, “There were non-stop activities” (Cadet Brendon Carey age 15), and, “The Fire Brigade was very interesting”, and “I liked the tasty food” (Cadet Craig Motbey age 16).

The Air Lift Group, under the command of Air Commodore Greg Evans, was very accommodating in helping foster the values of Defence Force Cadet organisation.

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