The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), known as the Air Training Corps (AIRTC) until 2001, is a Federal Government funded youth organisation. The parent force of the AAFC is the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Along with the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) and the Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) it is part of the Australian Defence Force Cadets.
Read more about Australian Air Force Cadets: Aims, AAFC Activities, Requirements To Join, Ranks of The AAFC, Wing Cadet Reference Group, Command and Structure, Drill and Ceremonial, Memorials
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