Australian Air Force Cadets

Australian Air Force Cadets
FoundedFebruary 1941;
83 years ago
 (1941-02)[1]
Country Australia
AllegianceRoyal Australian Air Force
RoleVolunteer youth organisation
SizeCadets: 9,000+ (April 2024)
Number of squadrons: ~144
Adult Volunteers: ~1,200[2]
Part ofAustralian Defence Force Cadets
HeadquartersHeadquarters Australian Air Force Cadets - Building F4, level 2 28 Scherger Drive Fairbairn ACT 2610
Motto(s)Inspiring today, leading tomorrow[3]
Websiteairforcecadets.gov.au
Commanders
Director General Cadets – Air ForceAir Commodore Craig Heap
Commander – Australian Air Force CadetsGroup Captain (AAFC) Stephen Johns

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.

  1. ^ "History". Australian Air Force Cadets. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Australian Air Force Cadets". Australian Air Force Cadets. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Who we are". Australian Air Force Cadets. Retrieved 20 October 2021.