• RAAF Airman Aircrew ~ Simply The Best ....
  • Boeing Globemaster C17-A ~ 36 Squadron ....
  • Alenia Spartan C-27J ~ 35 Squadron ....
  • Airbus A330 ~ 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 ....
  • Bombardia Challenger CL604 ~ 34 Squadron ....
  • Beechcraft King Air 350 ~ 32 Squadron ....
  • BAC1-11 ~ 34 Squadron ....
  • Boeing 737 ~ 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 ....
  • Sikorski Blackhawk UH-60 ~ 9 Squadron ....
  • Douglas DC3 ~ Aircraft Research and Development Unit ....
  • Pilatus PC9 ~ 2 Flying Training School ....
  • Aermacchi MB-326H ~ Roulettes ....

Vale - Maurice David BATES 'Maurie', A24468, Loadmaster ....





Maurie completed No 2 C-130A Hercules Loadmaster course in 1960.  It is understood that he was one of the first to be selected from the supply mustering to undergo loadmaster training.

Maurie was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air which was Gazetted on the 4th February 1965.

At the time of his passing, Maurie resided in Ulladulla, NSW.

Postings:

  • 36 Squadron.
  • 37 Squadron.
  • 35 Squadron (Vietnam).
  • 38 Squadron.
  • Air Movement Training and Development.

Decorations:

  • Queen's Commondation for Valuable Service in the Air.
  • Australian Active Service Medal.
  • Defence Force Service Medal
  • Australian Defence Medal.
  • Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
  • Returned from Active Service Badge.

Vietnam Service.