• RAAF Airman Aircrew ~ Simply The Best ....
  • Boeing Globemaster C17-A ~ 36 Squadron ....
  • Alenia Spartan C-27J ~ 35 Squadron ....
  • Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport ~ 33 Squadron ....
  • Boeing 707-338C ~ 33 Squadron ....
  • Boeing E-7A Hawkeye ~ 2 Squadron ....
  • Lockheed Hercules C-130J ~ 37 Squadron ....
  • Lockheed Hercules C-130H ~ 36 Squadron ....
  • Lockheed Hercules C-130E ~ 37 Squadron ....
  • Lockheed Hercules C-130A ~ 36 Squadron ....
  • Pacific Aerospace CT4 ~ 1 Flying Training School ....
  • Bombardier Challenger CL604 ~ 34 Squadron ....
  • Beechcraft King Air 350 ~ 32 Squadron ....
  • BAC1-11 ~ 34 Squadron ....
  • Boeing BBJ 737-8 ~ 34 Squadron ....
  • Bell Iroquois UH-1H ~ 9 Squadron ....
  • De Havilland Caribou DHC-4 ~ 38 Squadron ....
  • Boeing Chinook CH-47 ~ 12 Squadron ....
  • Lockheed Orion P3 ~ 11 Squadron ....
  • Sikorsky Blackhawk UH-60 ~ 9 Squadron ....
  • Douglas DC3 ~ Aircraft Research and Development Unit ....
  • Pilatus PC9 ~ 2 Flying Training School ....
  • Aermacchi MB-326H ~ Roulettes ....

Andrew John COATES, A240663, Loadmaster ....

Nickname: 'Coatesy'.

Address:
City: RIPLEY SOUTH  QLD  4306.
Phone:
Mobile: 0404 325 930.
Email: midyandy@gmail.com
Service Number: A240663/8186422.
Aircrew Position: Loadmaster.
Squadrons/Units:
  • 37 Squadron.
  • 35 Squadron.
  • Air Movement Training and Development Unit.
  • Headquarters Air Mobility Group.
  • 36 Squadron.
Aircraft Crewed:
  • Lockheed Hercules C-130J-30.
  • Alenia Spartan C-27J.
  • Boeing Globmaster C-17A.
Mustering Prior: Avionics Technician.
Squadrons/Units as AVTECH:
  • 36 Squadron.
  • 2 Operational Conversion Unit.
Decorations:
  • Australian Active Service Medal with Clasps 'ICAT', 'Iraq'.
  • Afghanistan Medal.
  • Iraq Medal.
  • Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal.
  • Defence Long Service Medal.
  • Australian Defence Medal.
  • Meritorious Unit Commendation.
  • ISAF (International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan).
Courses:
  • 21/01 Recruit Course, RAAF Edinburgh.
  • 2/02 AVTECH Course, RAAF Wagga.
  • 1/2011 C130J LIQ.
  • C-27J LOADM Initial Course, Texas, USA.
Interests: History, Space, Football (round ball).
Other:
Profile Date: 18 November 2025.
Profile Updated: 22 January 2026.