More than 1100 cadets and staff from as far afield as Albury, Swan Hill, Warrnambool and East Sale took part in the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) 4 Wing Annual Parade and Careers Expo at RAAF Base Point Cook, in October.
Officer Commanding 4 Wing, Wing Commander (AAFC) Kylie Walker said the parade and expo were the highlight of the cadets’ annual calendar.
“It’s a significant event where all cadets and staff within the Wing come together, showcasing our achievements, teamwork, and exploring various career and industry opportunities,” she said.
“It serves as a celebratory showcase of all 26 squadrons within 4 Wing AAFC Victoria, unifying the cadets under one banner and emphasising our collective strength.
“The event offers an exceptional opportunity to bring the entire Wing together in a spirit of camaraderie, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration that extends beyond individual squadrons.”
Number 403 AAFC Squadron Cadet Under Officer Ace Simpson-Braden, who plans to one day join Air Force as an aircraft armament technician, described his participation in the parade as an “honour and privilege”.
“The parade this year was amazing. There were so many cadets on the parade ground as well as countless amounts of family and friends,” he said.
“Personally I was very proud and honoured to be out the front of my squadron as their Flight Commander for the parade and being able to see all the families’ faces light up when they saw their child in uniform on such a large parade.”
