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VALE, COLIN STONES, FLIGHT ENGINEER .... IP: 124.176.23.247 Posted on 16/9/2026 at 07:16:05 AM by Lance Haslewood
Peter Gilvarry (FENG) advises of the passing of Colin Stones on 10 September. No further details available at this time.
Colin was with 11 Squadron for many years. Initially he was an engine fitter at Richmond, then in June 1967, he was posted to 36 Squadron to undergo a C-130A course.
In January 1968, Colin was posted to the USA to undergo an Orion P3B flight engineer course.
Colin left the RAAF in September 1981.
RIP Colin. Sadly missed but never forgotten.