428 Squadron - Newtown - Geelong
Squadron details
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More Information
428 Squadron started in the 1970s under the command of FLTLT(ATC) Ian Hopper as 28 Flight. It has been based in Newtown for the duration of it's existence.
Unit Patch
In the 1980s FLTLT(ATC) Gary Rowan started developing the unit patch for 28 Flight with a drawing of the Geelong Cat to identify with the Geelong Cats Football team (of whom Gary was a fierce supporter) and added wings to connect the image to the aviation focus the then Air Training Corp had. In 2001 when the Air Training Corps became the Australian Air Force Cadets 28 Flight became 428SQN. In 2006 FLTLT(AAFC) Beth Flanagan oversaw the development of the 428SQN Banner where the hot air balloon was added to pay homeage to the 28 SQN RAAF who among other duties flew the RAAF Balloon until that was transferred to the Central Flight Training School.
Recruiting
Recruiting for 428SQN has closed for 2025. Applications will open for 2026 in October.
Wing
At this Wing we bring together cadets from different squadrons for training and activities.
