Sea King & crew lost from HMAS Kanimbla - more details

Just posted the evening news followup to this morning's bulletin.


http://www.adf-serials.com/ have updated their page with the
identification of the airframe and a list of the crew who died.


See N16 - Westland Sea King Mk.50A
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Regards



Dave Kearton

First Flight 06/08/74. Previously G-17-2. Delivered 08/04/75.On 10 July 1989
embarked upon HMAS Stalwart where the aircraft was used to ferry the prime
Minister Bob Hawke for a visit around the fleet. On 6 August 1989 the
aircraft piloted by LEUT(P)A Jankowski RAN & crew ditched, made a water
landing, in the sea North of Darwin during exercise Kangaroo 89 due to an
engine heating problem.They succesfully took off again and landed back on
board the frigate HMAS Darwin. The crew commended for their actions by Flag
Officer, Australian Fleet.Aboard HMAS Manoora at Christmas Island,
01/09/2001 and at Nauru 16/09/01.On Board HMAS Kanimbla with N16-234 as part
of relief operations for Boxing Day 2004 Tsunami.Crashed Fatal at appr
7.30pm (AEST) 2 April 2005 whilst on relief operations on Nias Island,
Indonesia.9 Australian Defence Force members killed and 2 injured.Aircraft
destroyed.Killed were LEUT M Davey RAN,LEUT M Goodall RAN, LEUT P Kimlin
RAN, LEUT J King RAN,P/O S Slattery RAN,Leading Seaman S Bennett RAN. RAAF
passengers Sqdn Ldr P McCarthy,F/Lt L Rowbottom and Sgt W Jones.

a.. Images of N16-100.

R.I.P.

"Dave Kearton" wrote in message
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Just posted the evening news followup to this morning's bulletin.


http://www.adf-serials.com/ have updated their page with the
identification of the airframe and a list of the crew who died.


See N16 - Westland Sea King Mk.50A
--


Regards



Dave Kearton

Graeme Hogan wrote:

R.I.P.

The bodies of the personnel killed in the crash of 'Shark 02" were
returned to Australia today (Tuesday). There was a brief ceremony on
their arrival at RAAF Richmond, near Sydney, in which the President of
Indonesia presented each deceased member with the Indonesian Medal of
Valour, the highest award they have. The medal was placed on each coffin
on a velvet cushion.
The Prime Minister accomanied him as he made the presentations.
The Governor General, accompanied by the Prime Minister then placed a
sprig of wattle on each coffin.
The Chief of the Air Force and the Chief of the Navy then removed the
cushions with the medals from the coffins and presented them to the
families of the deceased. The bodies were then taken to the Glebe
morgue as part of the several enquiries into the accident. They will be
released to the families in about 3 days for funeral services. The
Defence Forces have offered military funerals with full honours for the
deceased memebers, however the families may choose to have private
ceremonies if they prefer.
The 2 survivors of the crash are on their way back to Australia for
further treatment. They were pulled from the wreckage by an Indonesian
civilian just before it burst into flames.


The CO

" Graeme Hogan wrote:

R.I.P.

The bodies of the personnel killed in the crash of 'Shark 02" were
returned to Australia today (Tuesday). There was a brief ceremony on
their arrival at RAAF Richmond, near Sydney,


How about "There was a brief ceremony on their arrival at Sydney, near RAAF
Richmond"

Didn't go to Richmond mate. They flew into Sydney.
Your not Daily Telegraph jorno are you?

johnboy wrote:
" Graeme Hogan wrote:

R.I.P.

The bodies of the personnel killed in the crash of 'Shark 02" were
returned to Australia today (Tuesday). There was a brief ceremony on
their arrival at RAAF Richmond, near Sydney,



How about "There was a brief ceremony on their arrival at Sydney, near RAAF
Richmond"

Didn't go to Richmond mate. They flew into Sydney.

No, sorry about that. You are quite correct, it was Sydney Kingsford
Smith. Mea Culpa.

Your not Daily Telegraph jorno are you?

Now that's naughty, you used a slang abbreviation for journalist in the
same sentence with 'Daily Telegraph'. I remember reading that when I
lived in Sydney. It was many things but not a balanced journalistic record.

The CO

The CO writes:

The 2 survivors of the crash are on their way back to Australia for
further treatment. They were pulled from the wreckage by an
Indonesian civilian just before it burst into flames.

It would be nice to see the GG award this guy for his bravery in
getting two people out of the wreck. No hope of anyone in the govt
doing it I'd expect.

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wrote:
The CO writes:


The 2 survivors of the crash are on their way back to Australia for
further treatment. They were pulled from the wreckage by an
Indonesian civilian just before it burst into flames.


It would be nice to see the GG award this guy for his bravery in
getting two people out of the wreck. No hope of anyone in the govt
doing it I'd expect.

It would be nice yes. Quick thinking, quick action and personal
courage. It should be rewarded.

The CO

"The CO" wrote in message
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wrote:
The CO writes:


The 2 survivors of the crash are on their way back to Australia for
further treatment. They were pulled from the wreckage by an
Indonesian civilian just before it burst into flames.


It would be nice to see the GG award this guy for his bravery in
getting two people out of the wreck. No hope of anyone in the govt
doing it I'd expect.

It would be nice yes. Quick thinking, quick action and personal
courage. It should be rewarded.

The CO

Blood oath!

I reckon I'll buy the bugger a few beers if I ever get to meet him!

Peter

It was reported in Yesterday's Australian that Defence were looking into
giving him an award. From the reports he seems to be a very brave guy. He
deserves the best they can give.

The media also reported that the crew of the Kanimbla want to go and help
rebuild his town.

Let's wish them success and hope that everybody gets right behind them and
backs them up.

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wrote in message
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The CO writes:

The 2 survivors of the crash are on their way back to Australia for
further treatment. They were pulled from the wreckage by an
Indonesian civilian just before it burst into flames.

It would be nice to see the GG award this guy for his bravery in
getting two people out of the wreck. No hope of anyone in the govt
doing it I'd expect.

--
Paul Repacholi 1 Crescent Rd.,
+61 (08) 9257-1001 Kalamunda.
West Australia 6076
comp.os.vms,- The Older, Grumpier Slashdot
Raw, Cooked or Well-done, it's all half baked.
EPIC, The Architecture of the future, always has been, always will be.

wrote in message
...
The CO writes:

The 2 survivors of the crash are on their way back to Australia for
further treatment. They were pulled from the wreckage by an
Indonesian civilian just before it burst into flames.

It would be nice to see the GG award this guy for his bravery in
getting two people out of the wreck. No hope of anyone in the govt
doing it I'd expect.

--
Paul Repacholi 1 Crescent Rd.,
+61 (08) 9257-1001 Kalamunda.
West Australia 6076
comp.os.vms,- The Older, Grumpier Slashdot
Raw, Cooked or Well-done, it's all half baked.
EPIC, The Architecture of the future, always has been, always will be.

Good point, but I am not sure what gongs are available to award to citizens
of another country. My guess is the chances would improve dramatically if
Ms Corby was released.

John