Originally Posted by JOAT
I also hear there is serious discussion about a farewell function in Early Nov, should hear about it soon.....bit of a sad day when it happens...think there would be a few interested?
Ill talk to the boys about it...
Count me in. Even though I was only a "Fondler" at 173, it was a hoot for the 2 and a bit years there. Oakey, Darwin, Weipa, Shoalwater Bay, and a few other places too.
Sad to see the Army lose the fixed wing capability, especially in respect of the crews and the maintainers who've worked long and hard to provide a much needed, but often overlooked capability. I guess we can only hope the RAAFies fail to provide the same level of service as 173 did, and the powers that be finally realise what they've thrown away. Can't see it happening though, unfortunately.