• 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 ....

Ruediger Mathias MECH, A318364, Crewman / Loadmaster ....

Nickname: 'Rudy'.



Address:
City: BLIGH PARK  NSW  2756.
Phone: 02 4572 7731.
Mobile:
Email: lindamech@bigpond.com
Service Number: A318364.
Aircrew Position: Crewman / Loadmaster.
Squadrons/Units:
  • 5 Squadron.
  • 9 Squadron.
  • 2 Flying Training School (SAR).
  • Headquarters Support Command.
  • 36 Squadron.
  • 37 Squadron.
  • Headquarters Richmond (Movement Coordination Centre).
  • Headquarters 86 Wing.
  • Headquarters Air Lift Group.
  • Air Movement Training and Development Unit.
Aircraft Crewed:
  • Bell Iroquois UH-1B/D/H.
  • Lockheed Hercules C-130E/H/J.
  • Douglas Dakota DC-3.
Mustering Prior: Airfield Defence Guard (Grade 2).
Decorations:
  • Australian Active Service Medal, 1945-1975.
  • Australian Active Service Medal 1975-.
  • Vietnam Medal.
  • Australian Service Medal 1975-.
  • Australian Service Medal 1945-1975.
  • Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
  • Australian Defence Medal.
  • Defence Force Service Medal with Federation Star (five clasps).
  • Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.
  • Air Force Ground Combat Badge.
Courses: No 7 Crewman Course, February 1970.
Interests: Golf and Wine.
Other: Rudy retired from the PAF on 21 February, 2010 after 42 years of consecutive service.  Vietnam Service Record.
Profile Date: 22 November 2007.
Profile Update: 04 June 2020.