14 PTC (some of) 1962, after the wings parade.
L to R:
Alec Roughhead, Served on 6Sqn, 5 Sqn, KOAS 16.11.71 . Canberra shed its wing.
Tony Smit, Brian Strickland, and Keith Clarke
Thanks to Alan Harris for the image.
Other members of the course were:
Doug Pasea , Remustered and awarded Navigator Wings
Mike Hill, KOAS 1 Jul 1970 Alouette crash New Sarum with Gordon Nettleton, cause unknown.
Terry Ryan, Ferriera, Forshaw
Becks, Dave
Currie, Dave Left August 1965, joined Quantas
du Plooy, K.S. Suspended 19 June 1962
Elliott, H.G. KOAS in Vampire FB9 on 21 December 1964
Fynn, Kerry Suspended 25 October 1961. Rejoined the air force, KIA January 1979 (Alouette mid air collission Gwenora Dam area.)
Gassner, Tony Originally in 83 Halton Entry. Left the force on 31 December 1963
Griffiths, Harold OC 7 Squadron 1975 - 1978
Hume, Dave Left on 1 September 1965. First local sword of honour.
Jolley, Brian Left on 1 September 1965 to join Qantas
McKerron, Bruce KOAS. Vampire FB9 killed bailing out after flameout 22.06.63
Pattersen, A. Suspended 20 February 1962
Smith, Bruce Much later left the force to go teaching
Photo sent in by ORAFS.
Bester-Bond I.B. Left at break up of Federation
Bruce A.R. Al
Collocott B.I. Bruce KIA either 30 May or 2 June 1977, Dakota, Mapai, hit by RPG during T/O
Cronshaw W.G.T. Graham OC 7 Sqn
de Kok H.J.G. Suspended 18 December 1962
Dixon C.J.T. DCD (13 April 1979)
Geldenhuys P.M. Prop
Hopkins R.D. Roy Suspended, returned to trade. Became a Signals Officer.
Mc Robert Suspended 30 September 1963.
Strand J.F.R. Sword of Honour, married after 'Wings' but without permission, changed his name to STRACHAN, and left during the OCU.
Bennett E.B. ErrolSuspended by choice, returned to trade.
Blanks E.N. Suspended 21 Spetember 1963
Byerly M. Suspended 4 Sep 1963
Fraser J.G. Suspended 27 August 1963
Harvey P.M. Suspended 20 September 1963
Jones Dave (Dag) OC 4 Sqn, DCD (15 September 1978)
Kilner R.B.G. Russell Suspended 7 June 1963
Mathews B. KOAS in Provost, 24 March 1965, and his pax Cpl. Tech Trenoweth
Mc Clean A. Mark BCR
Munro J. Suspended 16 June 1963
Nightingale Derek (Nobby)
Trueman R.C. Suspended 22 October 1963
Vivian B. Suspended 16 Novemeber 1963
Ward D.J. Suspended 17 September 1963
Woolcock P. Pete
Anderson C.H. Suspended 16 Februiary 1965. Joined Met Office at Thornhill
Barski A.Z.S. Suspended by choice, returned to trade
Buckle Bill
Few Blake Suspended, remustered ATC
Jeukyn R.A. Suspended 19 October 1964
Jones Terry Left in 1968
Kesby S.B. Steve
Bennie John Sword of Honour
Roberts Barry (Barrel)
Weinman Chris KIA 14th or 17th April 1974 with SAC Durret P.R. Trojan hit by SAM 7
Chaldecott P.K.P Resigned on 13 April 1965
Cook V.B.W. Victor SCR. Killed after leaving in helicopter accident in South Africa
Culpan R.I. Rich 1 Sqn, Op Sand
Foulis I.W. Resigned 8 April 1965
Gardener B.R. Suspended on 15 March 1966
Law Ken
Mulligan Mike (Hooligan) 1 Sqn, Op Sand, 7 Sqn
Munton-Jackson Guy KOAS on 17 October 1972, Alouette night, rain, disoientated. Tech, Flt Sgt P. J. Gardener, also killed.
Northcroft Don Sword of Honour. 1 Sqn. Resigned and returned to family farm Shamva. Murdered by terrorists 1977.
Rainey Derek Discharged 1969 and went into ATC
Thomas Tudor OC 3 Sqn
4195 Beaver Rich MFC
5573 Carhart John Ex tech from 103 Halton, 5 Sqn 4 Sqn
4198 Hager D.M. Suspended 9 September 1966
4202 Hall B.D.
4199 Lunt Ted Sword of Honour. 2 Sqn, 1 Sqn, 7 Sqn OC 8 Sqn
5576 McGregor Rob MFC Ex tech from 103 Halton
4200 Meikle Brian (Feets) 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn
4201 Miller R.J. Suspended 15 Jan 69
4196 Penton Brian4 Sqn, 7 Sqn
4197 Phillips Brian4 Sqn, 7 Sqn
From LTR:
4210 Jooste J.S., "Koos" Suspended 23 Apr 1968
4213 Potterton Ed Sword of Honour, 2 Sqn, 1Sqn, SWC, Op Sand, 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn, Air HQ, OC 7 Sqn
4216 Sykes, R.W.J., "Bill" Posted 2 Sqn, SWC, 1 Sqn, 7 Sqn, Air HQ
5882 Antlett G.C., "Geoff" Suspended 28 Dec 1967 returned to Tech trade
4212 Paintin E.H., "Ed" Posted 4 Sqn, 3 Sqn, 5 Sqn
4211 Ogilvie "Don" Remustered to ATC during BFS
4209 Cosser C.J., "Chris" Suspended 6 Feb 1968, continued flying commercially
4217 Wentworth C.J. "Chris" Posted 4Sqn, 7 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4218 Wolhuter "Mike" Suspended during BFS 10 October 1967
4215 Stagman, J.G., "Jim" Posted 5 Sqn, 1 Sqn, Op Sand
5832 Graaff B.G., "BG" Posted 5 Sqn, 6 Sqn, 4 Sqn
4214 Raath J.J.V., "Kobus" Suspended 7 Dec 1967
FLTR:
B.G. Graaff, Ed Paintin, Ed Potterton, Chris Wentworth, Frank Mussell (OC Thornhill), Bill Sykes, Jim Stagman, Don Ogilvie
Photo from ORAFS who received if from Roger Watt.
4221 Geraty M.S. Mike (Spook)
4222 Haack M.J. Suspended,
4223 Paxton R.D. Dick MFC (Op) (13 September 1974) DMM (15 September 1974)
4224 Porter A.G.W. Giles 7 Sqn, Later owned Rothmans Aerobatic Team, UK
4225 Baynham T.L. Trevor (Beaver) MFC (Op)(11 April 1975 and 24 June 1977) DMM (11 Novmeber 1977)
4226 Murdoch B. Brian KOAS on 17 December 1974, Trojan Mushumbi Pools, Aircraft struck vehicle at night
4227 Blythe-Wood J.R.C. John (JR or Planks) BCR (4 Novemeber 1977) and MFC
4228 Harrison J.B. Bruce Suspended remustered Admin.
4229 Hulley R.P. Roy Sword of Honour, KOAS on 1 October 1976, Vampire, low level range sortie
4230 Dayton R. Rob 1 Sqn Op Sand
4231 Green P.K. Suspended ITS 4 July 1968
4232 Posselt G. Suspended from PTC, remustered to ATC, finaly suspended on 10 October 1969
4233 Prescott F.B. Suspended AFS 9 May 1969 after about 80 hours on the Vampire for being too slow with his Emergencies. He joined the Royal Air Force and passed out with the Sword of Honour.
4234 Watt R.J. Roger SCR (11 April 1975) MFC (Op)(4 November 1977)
4235 Ronne M.S. Mike Navigator DCD (13 April 1979)
Course Commander Flt Lt T. Bennett
Course NCO: Flt Sgt Meecham
4240 Rowe D.M. Dave MFC (Op)(5 April 1974) DMM (11 November 1977)
4241 Hockley G.S. Suspended on 24 January 1970
4242 Cowie C.S. Suspended on 19 September 1969
4243 Michalakis J.P. John Suspended, remustered ATC
4244 Tuohy R.J. Resigned 21 May 1969
4245 Cochrane D.A. Suspended. Medically unfit on 4 June 1969
4246 Norton B.G. Bryan (Stretch) Suspended on 31 October 1969
4247 Dickson R.J.M. Suspended 31 October 1969
4248 Caldwell S.H. Steve MFC (Op)(30 September 1977)
4249 Tiddy A.J. Suspended 31 October 1969
4250 Trollop J.P. Suspended 1 June 1969
4251 Svoboda M.D. Danny 2 Sqn 7 Sqn, MFC (Op)(24 June 1977 and on 8 December 1978) DMM (11 November 1977)
4252 Hill M.F. Suspended on 6 December 1969
4253 Heard B.J. 2 Sqn Killed in motor accident on 22 August 1971
4254 Wild A.W. 2 Sqn 1 Sqn MFC (Op) on 5 April 1974
4259 E. L. Venter Resigned
4260 C. W. D. Brown Suspended, Killed as TF in Lynx accident on 4 May 1977
4261 R. B. Baker Suspended
4262 F. J. Waller Suspended
4263 M. J. Litson "Mike" 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn, DMM (15 October 1976) MFC (Op)(5 April 1974)
4264 G. T. Todd "Greg" 2 Sqn, 7 Sqn, DMM (11 November 1977)
4265 M. Baldwin "Ginger" 2 Sqn, 7 Sqn, MFC (Op)(15 october 1976)
4266 P. H. S. Simmonds "Pete" 2 Sqn, 7 Sqn, BCR (10 Oct 1976)
4267 S. W. Baldwin "Steve" Sword of Honour, 2 Sqn, 4 Sqn
4269 M. P. H. Huggins Suspended
4270 V. J. Culpan "Vic" 4 Sqn, 3 Sqn
4271 A. D. Oakley "Tony" 4 Sqn, 1 Sqn
5933 S. H. Murray "Steve" AOC's award, 2 Sqn, 1 Sqn Op Sand
4272 W. R. Airey "Rich" Remustered Nav School, 4273 M. Aitcheson "Mark", 4274 K. Beneke "Cocky" 4 Sqn, 1 Sqn
4275 D. D. Brown "Dave", Killed 04.08.1972, Vampire, engine failure after T/O, attempted horshoe landing, flicked on final
4276 C. P. Dickenson "Chris" 4 Sqn, 4277 Dixon Suspended 08.03.1971, 4278 Gardner Suspended 01,07.1971
4279 Gilbert Suspended 27.07.1971, 4280 Grimes Suspended 27.07.1971, 4281 McDonald Suspended
282 S. P. Morgan "Paddy" Remustered Navigator 5 Sqn, 4283 Munro Suspended 27.04.1971
4284 K. Newman "Ken" 4 Sqn 7 Sqn, 4285 Robb Suspended 06.09.1971, 4286 C. G. Ward "Clive" 4 Sqn 7 Sqn
4287 M. J. Delport "Mick" 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn, 6170 C. E. Connolly "Charlie" Remustered ATC
6023 D. C. Spence "Dennis" Suspended Dec 1971, 4289 R. J. Wilson "Willie" 4 Sqn, KIA 20.04.1974 Trojan Mozambique hit by SAM7
Of the 5 who won their wings, only two survived the Rhodesian War.
4291 Bate P. M. "Paddy" Posted 7 Sqn, KOAS
4292 Bourhill D. A. D."Dave" posted 4 Sqn, 2 Sqn
4294 Goddard K. W."Keith" 5Sqn KOAS
4297 Night M. G "Willie" posted 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn
4299 Peinke K. C. "Kev" posted 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn, 5 Sqn KIA
4300 Russell J. G. "Jim" Suspended AFS, remustered Navigator 5 Sqn
4295 Hayler J. L. R. "John" Suspended AFS, Transferred DCA as ATCO
Johnstone W. A "Bill" Suspended from flying, remustered ATC
4290 Atkinson T. H. M. Suspended AFS
4293 Fletcher A. A. Suspended
4296 Haylock O. J. "Owen" Suspended BFS
Jackman R. E. Suspended from flying
5719 Maitland S. G. "Simon" Suspended AFS
4298 Oliver M. C. Suspended BFS
4304, Armstrong J. C. "Ian", Posted 4 Sqn
4310, Boulter R. "Ray", 4 Sqn KOAS 19.06.1975 Air Accident
4318, Maasdorp N. "Norman, Bam Bam", Posted 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn
4312, Marais M. C, Suspended AFS, remustered ATC
4317, Mason P. W. "Pete", 1 Sqn
4314, Reitz D. J. "Doug", 1 Sqn
4311, Spence K. J. "Keith, 4 Sqn, 7 Sqn
6240, Buckle P.,Suspended ITS
6021, Carpenter G., Suspended ITS
4315, Dryborough J., Suspended BFS
4308, Godbold C. C., Suspended ITS
4316, Jordaan C. B, Suspended BFS
4309, Link I. N., Suspended BFS
4313, McIntosh A., Suspended AFS
4305, Simmonds C. R., Suspended AFS
4307, Thomas R., Suspended ITS
4306, Walters M., Suspended ITS
Photo supplied by Bill Michie, through ORAFs.
R. J. Bolton "Ray", 4 Sqn; M. E. Dawson "Mark", 7 Sqn; B. Delport "Barry", KOAS Night flying accident
Du Plessis "Leon", 4 Sqn, KIA 2nd September 1977; M. Lowrie "Mark", 1 Sqn; H. M. Meikle "Nick", 7 Sqn; W. Michie "Bill", 7 Sqn;
Bill (Starry Eyes) Stevens KIA 2nd September 1976; D. Squance "Daryl", 4 Sqn, 7Sqn; M. Vernon, "Mark", 1 Sqn
The following were all suspended:
S. Britton "Steve", K. Dacombe "ken", Evison, Freeman, S. Galleymore "Sean", Goosen, P. Lawless "Pat", Lawson, Marsh, Platt, Purchase, A. Simmonds "Ant"
4359 Corbishley "Peter", Suspended
4360 Fallon, Suspended
4361 C. Goatley "Chas", 7 Sqn
4362 R. Griffiths, 4 Sqn
4363 R. Haakonsen "Ray", 7 Sqn
4364 M. Hatfield "Martin", 4Sqn
4365 M. Hudson "Mike", 4 Sqn
4366 Jenner, Recoursed to 30PTC then suspended
4367 J. Kidson "John", 4 Sqn
4368 N. Lamb "Nigel" 7 Sqn
4369 M. Lange-Smith "Mike" 7 Sqn
4370 P. Le Roux "Pete", 7 Sqn
4380 L. Mantovani, 7 Sqn
4371 G. Oborne, 7Sqn, 1Sqn, OC 2Sqn
4375 I. Peacock "Ian", 7 Sqn
4372 G. Pretorius "Glen", 5 Sqn
4374 R. Thomas "Roger", 7 Sqn
4375 C. Tucker "Chris", 4 Sqn
Photo supplied by Geoff Oborne
4291, BRYSON Brick, 7 Sqn, 4 Sqn
4292, COCKCROFT Bud, 7 Sqn, 8 Sqn, 4 Sqn
4293, DONNELLY Chris, Suspended ITS
4294, DURRAD Peter, Suspended ITS
4295, FINCHAM Keith, 3 Sqn
4296, FITZGERALD Shawn, Suspended AFS
4297, GORDON Brian, 1 Sqn KIA Oct 1979
4298, GUINNESS Mike, 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4299, HARRINGTON-JONES Charles, Suspended BFS
4366 Jenner, Recoursed to 30PTC, but then suspended
4400, HENDERSON Ian, 7 Sqn
4401, KRUGER Mike, 7 Sqn, 5 Sqn
4402, LOFTUS Eugene, Suspended AFS
4403, McCORMICK Terry, 7 Sqn, 8 Sqn
4404, SCOTT John, Suspended BFS
4405, SHIRLEY Dave, 7 Sqn
4406, SKINNER Rich, 7 Sqn, 8 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4407, THOROGOOD Alistair "Al", 7 Sqn, 1 Sqn
4408, WALTER Roger, 7 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4409, ZENGERINK Ben, Suspended ITS
R. Parsons "Rob", posted to 4sqn later to 7
M. Gardner "Mike", posted to 4sqn later to 7
C. James "Colyn", posted to 4sqn later to 7
K. Fynn "Kerry", posted to 4sqn later to 7, Killed Air Accident (4 Jan 1979)
DIXON, Completed course
FRASER, C. P. "Patch", Suspended BFS
GREGOROWISKI, C. C. "Gregor", Suspended ITS
HARRINGTON-JOHNSON, D. P. " Chunkey", Suspended BFS
HUMTER Bruce W, Suspended BFS
JACKMAN E Tim, Served on 7 Sqn
KEMP Tim J, Suspended BFS
KENNEDY, Walter Suspended end ITS
KILLMAN Tim J, Suspended end ITS
KLEYNHANS Mark, Served on 4 Sqn
LUDGATER, Served on 4 Sqn
MIDDELTON Alistair R, Served on 7 Sqn
MOSTERT " Mossie" L C, Completed course
ORBELL Miles, Completed course
PINGO Mike M, Served on 1 Sqn
RICHARDS Patrick, Served on 7 Sqn
SEEGMULLER M J "Seegie, Served on 1 Sqn
SKEELES Jerry, Served on 4 Sqn
STOLS Marc W, Served on 4 Sqn
Back Row:
4467 D. Moir "Duncan, Suspended BFS
4456 M. D. Harvey "Mark", Posted 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4464 P Maclachlan "Peter, Served on 7 Sqn
Chris Donnelly,
4457 G. Harwood-Nash "Gavin", Suspended BFS
4469 Naughtin "Scotty", Served on 7 Sqn
4472 J. Sinclair "John", Served on 4 Sqn
4475 M. Straker "Murray", Served on 7 Sqn
4462 K. Lawless "Kevin", Suspened BFS
4466 C. Meyer "Claude", Served on 7 Sqn
Middle Row:
4461 R. Lamport "Rick", Served on 7 Sqn
4459 A. Lailvaux "Foxy", Suspended BFS
4477 G. Wilke "Gary", Suspended BFS
4454 G. Glynn-Jones "Gareth", Served on 7 Sqn
4470 E. Olivier "Eric", Suspended BFS
4463 C. Luitingh "Carl", Suspended BFS
4458 G. Jones "Gary", Suspended BFS
4451 I .Cochrane "Ian" Served on 7 Sqn
Front Row:
4465 D. Mew "Dave", Suspended BFS , remustered to Navigator
4471 R. Rogerson "Rob", Suspended BFS
4476 S. Tickle "Simon", Served on 7Sqn
4455 I.C. Harvey "Ian", Served on 7 Sqn
4449 S. Bovy "Serge", Served on 7Sqn
4468 J. Moore "Johnny", Served on 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4453 K. Crombie “Keith”, Served on 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn
R. Parkin "Ray", Absent?
4478 "Rob" Wilson, Suspended BFS, went to Civil ATC
4450 "Kevin" Chalmers, Suspended ITS, went to Civil ATC
4473 "Gordon" Smith, Suspended BFS, went to Civil ATC
4474 Ian (or Plug) Stevenson, Suspended ITS, went to Civil ATC
From L to R
Standing: William (Rooks) Rooken-Smith, John Townsend, Mark Fenner, Peter Combe, Fedor Scholvink, Vic Moll, Quinton Marais, Clive Bradnick, Ed Geerdes, Peter (Shorty) Callow
Seated: Geoff Shelley, FltLt John Gresham, Sqn Ldr John Digby (OC 2 GTS), Air Marshall Frank Mussel (Cdr of the Air Force), Lt Gen Peter Walls, Reviewing Officer, Gp Capt Len Pink (Stn Cdr), Sqn Ldr Rob McGregor (OC 6 Sqn), Ray Hughes, Neil Nicholson.
Not present: D. F. Gowans "Derek", Suspended BFS, T. Marshall "Tim", Suspended BFS, K. Van Rensburg "Keith", Suspended BFS
Photo supplied by Vic Moll
Course Photo provided by Sonny Janeke
4515 Albyn G. P. "Gary" Suspended
4516 Brough N. C. "Neil" 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4517 Cordy-Hedge C. F. "Charlie" 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn, 2 Sqn, 1 Sqn
4518 Devine G. E. "Grant" 1 Sqn, 2 Sqn, 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4519 de Rand I. "Ian" 2 Sqn, 3 Sqn
4520 Fergus N. J. "Nick" Suspended
4521 Gorman J. N. "James" Transferred 35 PTC
4023 Holloway P. M. "Phil" 2 Sqn, 3 Sqn
4522 Hamilton I. "Ian"
4524 Janeke J. Johan "Sonny" Resigned
4525 Outhwaite S. M. "Staphen" 2 Sqn, 3 Sqn, 6 Sqn
4526 Perkins C. A. "Christopher" Suspended, remustered ATC
4527 Ridge S. N. "Simon" Suspended
4528 Rowland M. Transferred 35 PTC
4529 Smeda K. M. "Kevin" Suspended remustered ATC
4531 van Rooyen T. R. "Thomas" 4 Sqn, 6 Sqn, 2 Sqn
4530 Stapa A. A. "Andre" Sword of Honour (presented by AVM Frank Mussel)
(See right (Photo provided by Eddy Norris)).
Served on 2 Sqn, and 4 Sqn.
KIA flying for the SAAF, 14 Nov 1987 in Cuvelai, Angola. Flying Impala aircraft bombing in a steep profile at night. He never pulled out of the dive.
Only 3 pilots from 35 PTC got wings -
Neville Weir
Bruce Gudgeon
Charles de Jong. Posted to 4 Sqn, then 7 Sqn. Killed Dak accident, take-off from Chimoio, Mozambique in July 1986.
Back Row (L-R)
Ireland Iain David Suspended, Sydney Graham Buxton (3 Sqn), Leslie Paul Resigned during training, Goosen Jan R. Suspended Remustered to ATC, ? , Sleigh Francis Cornel 7 Sqn. Killed in an Alouette III accident in the Vumba, van Oldenborgh Pieter Suspended, Mark Thomas (prefers to be called Tom) Wijers (Suspended. Better known to all as "Tom". He was suspended from pilot training, remustered to ATC, where he qualified. After a couple of years retrained as a pilot and THEN ended up as a pilot on 7 Sqn!), Spiers Mark. Resigned during training.
Centre Row (L-R) Donachie Ian or Mike, Hansen John Eric Robin Resigned during training, Mark Ian ("Barnes") Wallis 7 Sqn, Stockley Glen Robert (4 Sqn, 2 Sqn, 6 Sqn), Dumisani Hlazo (we called him Ted - short for shithead ) , Taylor John D. ATC cadet Suspended, Brown Peter D. ATC, Steve Rigby (ATC), Rooney A. C. (Alasdair or Alastair) ATC
Front Row (L-R) ? , De Wet Phillip F. "Mannix" Suspended 1981, John Michael Collins ("Gash Tech") Power (4 Sqn, 7 Sqn), Ian MacKenzie("Rocky) Stonen(7 Sqn 3 Sqn), Brian James ("BJ") Edwards (4 Sqn, 2 Sqn, 1 Sqn, 6 Sqn), Gifford Duff Resigned during training, Barrie Philip Gordon ("Bomb") David Suspended Remustered to ATC known as "Fred, Norman M("Pops") Ingeldew (3 Sqn, 2 Sqn)
One unallocated name (Rigby Steven A. C. ATC and twom unnamed in the photo).