View Full Version : Did you know Huw Paffard
MightyGem
5th May 2002, 09:01
He was an Australian exchange guy with the AAC in the early 90s.
I came across this today.
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http://www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/editions/1999/03_08_99/story3.htm
The Nr Fairy
5th May 2002, 13:26
And for those who wish to read the accident report, it's available here (http://www.atsb.gov.au/aviation/occurs/occurs_detail.cfm?ID=161).
owe ver chute
5th May 2002, 16:43
I knew Huw in 3 Regt while in Soest. I was shocked when I was told of this most tragic flying accident. I cannot imagine the grief that his family must have gone through, on what should have been such a happy day.
It wasn't mentioned in your link M.G, but I thought he had been awarded the AFC while he was in Bosnia.
Stay safe everyone!
Arkroyal
6th May 2002, 14:47
Nr Fairy
Thanks for posting that link, I hadn't read the report before.
Good bloke, Huw. :(
oldpinger
7th May 2002, 03:18
Knew him, flew with him and unfortunatey helped to bury him.
One of the most moving and suitable funerals I have ever been to. Huw is buried on a slope overlooking the vineyard he and his wife planted on his fathers property near Holbrook.
I am quite happy to let anyone interested know about the funeral, email me and I'll let you know as this is not quite the forum for talking about it in detail. Suffice to say an awful lot of single malt was involved.
He's still missed
jungly
8th May 2002, 20:00
top chap! spent 2 weeks digging holes and eating rat packs with him in nth queenlsand...........told me all about his family and farm etc......