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December 2006 Vol Registered by AUSTRALIA POST NO. PP607128/00001 THE DECEMBER 2006 VOL. 29 No.6 ListeningListeningThe official journal of THE RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA PostPostPOSTAGE PAID SURFACE WA Branch Incorporated • PO Box Y3023 Perth 6832 • Established 1920 AUSTRALIA MAIL Funeral service for Captain Mark Bingley A Funeral service was held at St James Cathedral in Townsville for Captain Mark Bingley, a pilot from the 5th Aviation Regiment. Captain Bingley died as a result of a Black Hawk helicopter accident on HMAS KANIMBLA. The Funeral Cortege proceeded along Townsville's Strand to the Belgian Gardens Cemetery. continued on Page 9 A toast to the war dogs that were left behind in Vietnam in 1971. Australian Army Pilot Page 7 Honoured by Queen positions in order to provide support to other aircraft up from 100 to 200 metres away. and the ground forces they were supporting”. “It was extraordinarily unlucky. We have Kevlar seats “In the opinion of his Commanding Officer, Major and “Kevlar protection at the sides. There is a five- Scott Watkins actions undoubtedly saved the lives of a centimetre gap between them and that is what one of Major Scott Watkins received the distinguished Flying Cross number of soldiers in the Battle-Group.” the bullets went through.” award In an incident during his service in Iraq, last November Two more bullets damaged instruments, making flying Major Scott Watkins, from Baulkham Hills, in the helicopter he was co-piloting came under sustained hard as Captain Scott Watkins weaved and dodged Welcome Home soldiers from 2nd rocket propelled grenades fired at him from below. Battalion The Royal Australian Sydney was on exchange with the British Army and accurate machine gun fire from the ground. Scott Watkins said at least three rounds from the machine Scott said “We fly low to avoid giving people on the Regiment in the Joint Helicopter Force during 2004/05, in Iraq. Major Scott Watkins an Australian Army gun hit the Lynx helicopter tearing into the cockpit ground too much time to prepare an attack,” “But I’m Page 9 helicopter pilot received his award for providing and wounding the pilot, Captain Keith Reesby. It was afraid there are so many people on the ground with support to the 1st Black Watch Battle Group. then that Captain Scott Watkins who was not wounded guns that something like this will happen.” took over the controls of the Lynx helicopter and Captain Reesby a pilot of the Black Watch was The RSL Major Scott Watkins was presented with the United continued to fly the helicopter through heavy and extremely lucky as a bullet passed through his arm and Spirit of Kingdom’s Distinguished Flying Cross by the Queen sustained and accurate fire for a further six minutes to into his chest just missing his heart. Captain Watkins ANZAC at Buckingham Palace. He is the first Australian to safely get back to base. piloted the helicopter back to the nearby coalition National receive the Distinguished Flying Cross since the Viet- base, Camp Dogwood, where the swift return saved Cadet of Nam War, and one of a small group of Australians to Captain Watkins flew into the path of bullets that were Captain Reesby’s life. the Year have been presented with the UK award. The award meant for a Puma helicopter that was flying ahead of presentation was announced on the 10th September 2005. his Lynx. Major Scott Watkins exhibited the skill and Evening professionalism that our Defence Forces are renowned In recognising Major Watkins’ outstanding efforts, He said “I thought the bullets had come through the for, courage, dedication and their ability to make the Lieutenant-General Peter Leahy, Chief of the floor,” “What had actually happened was that we were correct decision in the heat of battle. 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DL 0811 THE LIstENING POst December 2006 3 THE DECEMBER 2006 VOL. 29 No.6 Contents Page From the President’s Pen 4 Listening Post Cartoon 4 Secretary's Notes 5 Publishers Menora Gardens Village 6 The Returned & Services League WA Branch Incorporated War Heroes 7 ANZAC House 28 St Georges Tce PERTH WA 6000 Vietnam Dog tags found 7 Telephone: (08) 9287 3799 PO Box 3023, Perth Adelaide Tce, WA STATE EXECUTIVE The Bush Wireless 8 6832 2005-2008 Email: [email protected] Facsimile: (08) 9287 3732 Website: www.rslwahq.org.au WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 State PresideNT From the Horse 8 Mr William Gaynor OAM RFD Josh Porter 9 Editorial Staff State Vice PresideNT Mr Graeme Sherriff Managing Editor: Len Copley Reconstruction Task Force 10 Deputy Editor: State treasUrer Editorial Co-Ordinator: Heather Anderson Ph: (08) 9287 3799 Mr Paul Rengel Sub-Editors: Olga Greig OAM, Bob Mercer AM RFD ED, Ken Morrison AFSM Youth Committe Report 11 CD, & Bill Tate APRIA. committee Mr Peter Blenkinsopp Australian De-mining Operations 11 Membership Enquiries: Kathryn Clark Ph: (08) 9287 3705 Monday to Thursday. 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