Wet weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of 44 Australian Air Force cadets from the City of Maitland 308 Squadron as they took part in an ancient ceremony on Saturday.
The airforce cadets were only the third group to be granted the Freedom of Entry ceremony, the first since the crew of HMAS Maitland seven years ago.
The honour dates back to ancient Rome and is bestowed on military groups as recognition of their service to the city.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Nov. 18, 2013.
