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Edward Kym MANUEL QCVSA, A47799, Crewman ....

Nickname: 'Kym'.
Address: 8 Park Lane.
City: DULACCA  QLD  4405.
Phone: 07 4627 6572.
Mobile:
Email: dulacca@gmail.com
Service Number: A47799.
Aircrew Position: Crewman.
Squadrons/Units:
  • 5 Squadron.
  • 9 Squadron.
  • SAR Flight Williamtown.
  • SAR Flight Learmonth.
  • MFO Sinai.
Aircraft Crewed: Bell Iroquois UH-1H.
Mustering Prior: Supplier.
Decorations: Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.
Courses:
  • No 1114 Recruit Course, July 1971.
  • No 17 Crewman Course, 1976.
Interests: Model railway.  Kym has an extensive railway network in the grounds of his Dulacca home which draws considerable interest from tourists and railway buffs.  As Kym's home backs onto the Brisbane to Charleville railway line, it is not uncommon for trains to stop, and those on board, pile–out to admire Kym's model railway network.
Other: Kym received a Queen's Commendation (New Year Honours List 1981) for Valuable Service in the Air (peacetime MID) for rescue work while at SAR Flight Williamtown.  Kym is also the author of the book 'Aussie Iroquois' published in the early 80's.
Profile Date: 27 November 2007.
Profile Update: 10 January 2025.