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Australian Air League Belmont Squadron

The Australian Air League is a self funded youth organisation for boys and girls aged from 8 years which encourages an interest in aviation as a career. J. Kerr.

On 1st August 1934 the Australian Air League was incorporated as a limited liability company, with Robey, Captain Walter William Beale, OBE and five others as signatories. Soon after the Governor General, Sir Isaac Isaacs granted his patronage, and names of those prominent in the Sydney business world began to appear on the Corporate Members Register. The first training Squadron opened at Manly, N

ew South Wales on 17 January 1935 with 30 Cadets aged between 14 and 23 years (including, of course, Keith Robey) beginning their course of training. In March 1935, Manly Branch had around 90 members, and by May that same year, Branches had also been formed at North Sydney, Mosman, Mascot, Burwood, Warringah, Randwick, Bathurst, Cootamundra and Katoomba, and the idealistic aim was to open one branch per week. That same month, a Vice-Regal Ball was held in Sydney, with debutantes being presented to the Governor General. Although a girls' section was not to be a reality for many years, it was reported in October 1935 that Rockdale Branch had established a flight of girls, and other branches were pressing for action to be taken in this area. At a colourful ceremony at Kingsford Smith Aerodrome on 6th November 1937, the League's aims began to come to fruition, when the first six Flying Scholarships were awarded to John W.Nichols, Wallace M. Stewart, Boden G. Fife, John H. Brown, Cecil C. Goddard, and Robert E. A weekly radio broadcast was commenced on Radio Station 2GB, and early in 1939 the League went into print with regular articles in the magazine, "Air Log". With membership climbing to around 6000, the Air League Council decided to expand the organisation into other states and as a result, in early 1939 a Melbourne office was opened. The first Company opened at Glenhuntly in March, and the response in the southern state was as enthusiastic as it had been in NSW, five years earlier. By mid 1939, 19 metropolitan branches had been formed, with membership over 700. In May 1939, the Air League established itself in Queensland, and within two months had 4 branches operating with 264 members. To cope with the expanding organisation, the publication of the first Handbook was achieved in March 1939.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to everyone from Belmont.

10/11/2024

As we all know today is Remembrance Day. Please don't forget to pause at 1100 for just 1 minute and remember those who have fallen before us.

'At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We Will Remember Them!'

01/10/2024

Well. Yesterday was a looooong day for day 3. We started the day with a hearty brekkie, followed by a trip to Floriade. I think the playground and information centre got the most attention as well as every single gift shop! Then we had three bus ride back to the Doylo via Pheasants Nest for a sneaky don't at Krispy Kreme. Arriving back at approx 1630. Everyone was exhausted but overall had a great weekend. While we may be an organisation focusing on Aviation, it doesn't mean the cadets don't deserve to have a weekend away just having fun and doing what they want to do.

Looking forward to something similar for next year!

Thank you to Australian Air League Doyalson Squadron for sharing this experience with us and Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub-Branch for letting us utilise their bus for the the trip. Last but not least Ron Whitby our Volunteer bus driver.

For the cadets and parents enjoy the school holidays, be safe and will see you all in a few weeks! 😁😴🤪

29/09/2024

Day 2! First up was Questacon, followed by the Royal Australian Mint. Finished off with the kite festival. What a day!!!

28/09/2024

The people you run in to. Spotted a few Group Staff at the museum 🤣🤣

JK

28/09/2024

So it begins. Canberra Camp 2024 Ilma Nicholson Wing. First stop Dinosaur Museum

17/09/2024

Just letting everyone know we are accepting new cadets year round so please feel free to contact us and attend for a few weeks, we accept ages 8-18. If any adults wish to become volunteers we are also actively looking so don't hesitate to reach out also if you can spare some of your valuable time.

We meet Wednesday's during the school term 1830-2030 @ Lake Macquarie Airport 🛫

12/08/2024

Just an FYI for everyone. A good opportunity to view some incredible aircraft and get some good photos!

🚨 INCREASED FLYING ALERT 🚨

The Royal Australian Air Force is hosting six F-22 Raptor aircraft from the United States Air Force 19th Fighter Squadron over the period of 8 to 21 August 2024. During this time, there will be periods of increased flying operations out of RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.

Residents can expect an increase in flying activity during daylight hours, including integrated training with RAAF aircraft.

📆 08-21 August, 2024
📍 RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW

We greatly appreciate the ongoing support from the local Newcastle community while we host and participate in this important training.

Two of the six F-22 Raptor aircraft will also participate in the Pacific Airshow from 16 to 18 August on the Gold Coast, QLD. Further information available at: https://pacificairshowaus.com/

25/05/2024

If your not here already make sure you get to the Central Coast Airshow

12/05/2024

On behalf of Belmont Squadron can we take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate all the mothers out there! Whether it's getting to parade, school, feeding us, caring for us and showing us unconditional love - we thank you! Enjoy your day with families everyone and appreciate what and who you have, as we take these for granted some days, but they won't be there forever. ❤️

14/04/2024

Oh and the Macarena 🤣🤣 sorry for the many posts!

14/04/2024

And what would a weekend of fun be if not for the Nutbush first thing in the morning 🤣🤣

14/04/2024

That's a wrap on the 2024 NSW Group Recreation Camp for Belmont Squadron. A weekend of fun, making memories and new friends. Thank you to those cadets that attended and were in their best behaviour as well as giving most the activities a go. It was a pleasure to spend the weekend with you all and I look forward to making more memories in the future.

Have a great time off for school holidays and see you all when we return for term 2!

13/04/2024

Nothing like an early morning stretch and exercise.

Note: speed may or may not be indicative 🤣

10/04/2024

Tonight we said farewell to Corporal Joel Harvey & Leading Cadet Hunter Suska as they focus on their education and work commitments.

I feel honoured to have spent the last 5 years with you guys and seeing you grow in to amazing young men. Also I feel saddened our time has come to an end as I truly care for every single one of my cadets.

May you achieve great things in your futures and don't forgot the lessons learnt over the years Belmont Squadron.

Fair Winds & Following Seas my friends.

Address

Marks Point, NSW

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+61409030867

Website

http://www.airleague.com.au/

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