307 Squadron City Of Bankstown, Australian Air Force Cadets

A page representing 307 (City of Bankstown) Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets. Formed in 1941 it is one of the oldest Squadrons still operating.

The Australian Air Force Cadets will be the premier air minded youth organisation in Australia.

Mission Statement

Develop Australian youth in a military and aviation environment.

Aims of the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)

The aim of the Australian Defence Force Cadets, which includes the AAFC is “By predominantly voluntary effort, to better equip young people for community life by fostering initiatives, leadership, discipline and loyalty through training programmes which are also designed to stimulate an interest in a particular arm of the Defence Force. ”

From this, the following specific aims have been developed:

To give cadets a foundation of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) knowledge and discipline
To develop qualities of leadership, self-reliance and initiative
To develop character and good citizenship in the widest sense
To develop an interest in the RAAF and aviation generally
To instil a knowledge of aviation history, and
To encourage cadets to continue an active interest in aviation into their adult life