OUT OF WATER: 3SQN CO WGCDR Vinny Iervasi shows a group of Navy cadets the business end of an F/A-18. About 200 Navy cadets converged on RAAF Base Williamtown for a tour of a 77SQN F/A-18 and fly on board a 37SQN C-130J during Exercise Airborne.

Photo by FLGOFF Eamon Hamilton

MEXICAN WAVE: The Navy cadets, instructors and 37SQN personnel gather for the camera. The cadets from across NSW flew aboard the Hercules. For many, it was their first experience of Air Force aviation.

Photo by FLGOFF Eamon Hamilton

HANGING IN: Cadet Robert Zamperoni from 109SQN AAFC enjoys a unique view of Townsville as he abseils down Mount Stuart. Eleven cadets from 109SQN joined 100 others at a bivouac at Townsville.

Photo provided by FLTLT (AAFC) Bruce Medley

ROLLING: LAC Nicholas Miller from 109SQN AAFC prepares for take-off under the tutelage of Neil Hoffensetz from Ayr Flying Services. 20 cadets from the Burdekin (QLD) squadron recently enjoyed the opportunity of trial flights over the town.

Photo provided by FLTLT (AAFC) Bruce Medley