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Robert MADDERN, A224033, Airframe Fitter ....

Nickname: 'Bob'


Address:
City: ALEXANDRIA  Louisiana  USA  71301.
Phone:
Mobile:
Email: wombat1950@gmail.com
Service Number: A224033.
Mustering: Airframe Fitter (Flight Fitter).
Squadrons/Units:
  • RAAF School of Technical Training.
  • 486 Squadron.
  • 36 Squadron (prior to amalgamation).
  • 76 Squadron.
  • 481 Maintenance Squadron.
Aircraft Crewed: Lockheed Hercules C-130A/E/H.
Decorations / Awards:
Courses:
  • No 21 RAAF Apprentice Intake (Hedgehogs), 1967.
  • All relevant C-130A, E and H airframes.
  • C-130 Elec General plus C-130E Electrical.
Interests: Aircraft photography.  Modifying aircraft items into office furnishings.
Other: Providing assistance to Lars Olausson with his Hercules Production List.

From 2013 until 2018, I was custodian of 212 but walked away following the sale of it then not being paid for my time and assistance to the new owner.  The aircraft was sold for parts and salvage, although the owner has it listed on-line as for sale, but has not paid storage or parking fees for around two years now.  The FAA has sealed the doors as they deem it no longer flyable, plus the outstanding liens.

Bob's present project is working with a humanitarian organisation to manufacture and deliver medical clinics by air.  The company's current plan is to purchase two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft later this year, and in addition, is working-on funding to buy two new build aircraft.  More to come later once we are fully up and running again after a major restructuring program.

Bob had spent time working in Nortern Ireland, but has been back in Louisiana (sort of) since January, 2016.  He spent a year in Texas working railcar repairs in the petrochemical industry.  Now back in Louisiana awaiting a move to the San Antonio area with the Ilyushin project.

In 2015, Bob did a trip to France to do a pre-buy inspection on a Citation CJ-2 for a US customer then a five-week stint at Avalon with Coulson as Crew Chief on its C-130Q fire fighting aircraft.
Profile Date: 05 September 2009.
Profile Update: 22 January 2020.