Since 2008 FunFlight has been taking children touched by adversity for the Flight of their Life.
On Saturday 11th February they celebrated 15 years and their 15,000th flight!
For the last 10 years, the Victoria Group of the Australian Air League has been involved, with cadets providing assistance escorting families to their flights and helping the kids board.
To celebrate the milestone, aviation YouTuber and pilot Stefan Drury made a great little video of the day – and great to see the cadets helping on the day featured so prominently!
The Australian Air League notes the advice that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died, peacefully, at the age of 96. The Queen had reigned since 1952 and her eldest son, Charles, is now the King.
The Air League mourns the passing of Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast immediately and until further notice.
Full information for Squadrons can be found in the attached Federal Routine Order.
Our congratulations go to Comr. Raymond Bell OAM for being one of the three recipients of the RSL ANZAC of the Year for 2022, recently receiving his Award from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales alongside fellow recipient Mr Harry Allie.
Comr Bell and family with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC
Comr. Bell OAM with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC
Comr Bell OAM and Mr Harry Allie
Comr Bell OAM and Lt.Comr. Remington
Comr Bell OAM and Lt.Comr. Remington
Comr. Bell was recognised for over 75 years ongoing commitment to the Australian Air League, over 50 years voluntary service as a band marshal at the Sydney ANZAC Day March, and his long service to the Air Force Association (NSW Division). He was joined on this day by his family including grandson Lachlan Hyde, himself now an Air League Officer and Lt.Comr. Jeff Remington, NSW Group Executive Commissioner.
In Queensland the first weekend in May is not only a long weekend celebrating Labour Day, it is also the Group Training Camp. This year’s camp was a success with a great mix of leadership and skills training along with fun for the cadets and officers involved.
Cadets also undertook some drone flying at the camp
Chief Comr Rickards and Comr O’Brien presenting promotions
Cadets participated in three different phases of training with each phase focusing on the skills needed for the specific roles.
Phase One cadets were in training to become Leading Cadets, Phase Two Corporals and Phase Three for the Sergeants. Each phase coordinator provided theoretical and practical training that would assist the cadets in their parade nights and in leadership throughout their lives.
Highlights of the weekend are always the beach activity, free time games and achieving a variety of badges. Special thanks to our Group Administrator, Chief Commissioner Rickards, and the Federal Field Commissioner/Executive Commissioner Victoria, Commissioner O’Brien who flew up from Victoria for the weekend to lend Queensland their skills and expertise. All the officers involved in training, and supporting, the cadets did a superb job and are sincerely thanked for their efforts. To the cadet members attending we hope and trust you found the weekend beneficial and we also thank you for your input and participation which was exceptional.
