The RAAF Pt Cook Aero Club was initially set up for the RAAF personnel for those that were not Flight Crew, or were Flight Crew and wanted an aircraft they could use for recreational use, or the flight crew that had a ground position and enjoyed a flight now and again.
Aside from maybe one or two aircraft the Club owned owned, the majority were owned by Civilian’s who were given membership due to putting their aircraft of line. Same as the instructing staff.
Many ADFA cadets got their “CASA” licences through the Club, well before they got to 1FTS, as did many Military pilots who were leaving the Service.
Admittedly my experience is from some years ago, but a shame to see it go because really it was a Social Club with the added attraction of flight training/flight enjoyment/aircraft hire.