Information is being circulated on FAA sites. My confirmation consisted of one of Burt's term mates, who had been advised by Phil Carey, about Burt's death yesterday (24/8/21), on his farm near Kempsey. Phil was not only a good mate, but he was also a brother-in-law to Burt.

Gary Ian LANCASTER, R103862 26th Intake (Jan 69)

Gary trained as a Birdie and was well known throughout the FAA Assoc. Sad news to hear the passing of another young MOBI.

RIP Gary

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Brian Carney
R43371
Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).

VALE Gary, rest on your oars, Brother, your journey's done, R.I.P. Another MOBI taken too young...

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Rick Pengilly
WEBMASTER
Ex-CPOMTH3
R42630
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'74
HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane

Thanks Brian,

I heard yesterday, really sad news.

I worked with Gary on 817 Squadron, he was a champion bloke, a very good CPOATA, a good family man and a person that left a deep impression as someone who commanded deep respect, up and down.

I have so many good memories of Burt, and hope that Penny and his family can take some comfort in our condolences.

Greg McTernan
Tracker Wacker

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Brian Carney
R43371
Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).