Charlie Philcox

[Brian Abraham]

Didnt know the gent but pass it on for those who may have had a connection.

Hi Everybody,

Regrettably, sad news. Charlie Philcox passed away yesterday at his home in North Arm Cove, Port Stephens, NSW.

Chas flew mainly Sabre aircraft with fighter squadrons at Williamtown, Butterworth Malaysia and Ubon Thailand. He joined Qantas Airways mid-1960s, ultimately retiring as a Boeing 747-400 Captain a few years ago, after his second wife died suddenly. He then relocated to North Arm Cove where he has since lived alone. He underwent surgery last year for removal of a lung and appeared to have responded well to radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

Funeral arrangements will be advised when known.

Kindly circulate this notification via RAAF and Qantas mediums

Regards to all,

BRIAN DIROU

[Brian Abraham]

Hello Everybody,

A funeral service for Charlie will be held at St. John`s Anglican Church, Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, 2324 at 1030 hours on Thursday, 9 March 2006. Ex-military types attending are requested to wear brevets and medals (or miniatures).

St. John`s Church is located in Raymond Terrace township. Turn off the Old Pacific Highway at a Caltex Service station where a sign directs to Church location, then left at first roundabout (150 metres) and St. John`s is immediately on left. Ample no cost parking. Accommodation available close to Church at Colonial Terrace Motor Inn; Tele: (02) 4982 2244; Fax: (02) 4983 1166; Email: [email protected]

All are invited to attend a post-service gathering at the nearby Raymond Terrace Bowls Club within easy walking distance and a later wake at North Arm Cove Community Hall, about 40 kilometres northwards from Raymond Terrace along the Pacific Highway.

Regards to all,

BRIAN DIROU
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Tele: (02) 4982 3606