On 2 August 1990, a mid-air collision between two No. 75 Squadron (75SQN) F/A-18 Hornets (A21-029 and A21-042) resulted in the tragic death of the then Commanding Officer (CO), Wing Commander (WGCDR) Ross Fox.
To recognise the 20th anniversary of this tragic accident, 75SQN hosted a commemorative service at the newly constructed Memorial Garden at RAAF Base Tindal.
The day consisted of the awarding of the Wing Commander Ross Fox Award for Excellence which will be presented annually to the most outstanding member of 75SQN, the dedication of the memorial, and the planting of a Boab tree by Wing Commander Fox's widow Viki.
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The Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron Wing Commander Philip Arms talks about the Ross Fox Trophy. This is awarded to service personnel of 75 Squadron for those who have demonstrated outstanding personal qualities, outstanding knowledge, performance with category, mustering and outstanding performance within their section and the Squadron. The Commanding Officer also spoke about what it means to the recipient of the trophy that it is awarded to every year.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Mrs Viki Fox talks to the members of 75 Squadron about what her husband loved about being the Commanding Officer of a Squadron and how he loved to fly. She also spoke about what he was like as a person and how he felt about the members of 75 Squadron and how he took a very active interest in who everyone was, and beyond that by knowing all about each member's wife and children all by name.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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On behalf of her husband Corporal Michael Berry, Kylie Berry receives the Wing Commander Ross Fox Trophy for excellence from Mrs Viki Fox.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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The family of Wing Commander Ross Fox gets a photo after the Boab tree is planted.(L-R) Ross Fox, Mrs Viki Fox, David Fox and his wife Karen Fox.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Standing behind the commemorative plaque in honour of Wing Commander Ross Fox is (L-R) Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron Wing Commander Philip Arms, his wife Amanda McCue, Louise Blanch and Commander of Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Mel Hupfeld.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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75 Squadron FA-18's do a fly-past as part of the tribute to the Ross Fox memorial.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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The family of the late Wing Commander Ross Fox lay a wreath in his honour, (L-R) David Fox, Mrs Viki Fox and Ross Fox.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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A dedicated plaque in the centre of the commemorative gardens inside the grounds of 75 Squadron which has being built by the current members in tribute of the late Wing Commander Ross Fox, Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron from 10 Nov 1988 - 02 Aug 1990.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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The 75 Squadron flag flies high during the service to the dedication of Wing Commander Ross Fox.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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The Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron Wing Commander Philip Arms talks about the Ross Fox Trophy for excellence who has demonstrated outstanding personal qualities, outstanding knowledge and performance with category or mustering and outstanding performance within their section and the Squadron, and the Commanding Officer also spoke about what it means to the recipient of the trophy that it is awarded to every year.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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At the commencement of the parade held at the garden dedicated to Wing Commander Ross Fox the members of 75 Squadron form up in a column of route prior to the service.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Talking with the family of Wing Commander Ross Fox is the Commander of Air Combat Group Air Commodore Mel Hupfeld after the awards presentation.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron assists Ms Viki Fox plant a boab tree behind a commemorative plaque in honour of her late husband Wing Commander Ross Fox which will become a centre piece in future years as the tree grows.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Standing behind the commemorative plaque in honour of Wing Commander Ross Fox is (L-R) Ross Fox, Mr's Viki Fox, David Fox and wife of David, Karen Fox.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Standing behind the commemorative plaque in honour of Wing Commander Ross Fox is (L-R) Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron Wing Commander Philip Arms, his wife Amanda McCue, Lou Blanch and Commander of Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Mel Hupfeld.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Behind the commemorative plaque in remembrance of Wing Commander Ross Fox a boab tree has been planted in his honour.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Aircraftman Matthew Willcox performs a Rest on Arms at the commencement of the dedication service that was held at the memorial constructed by the members of 75 Squadron in honour of Wing Commander Ross Fox.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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The members of 75 Squadron form a circle around the commemorative garden dedicated to Wing Commander Ross Fox, Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron 10 Nov 88 - 02 Aug 1990.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Mrs Viki Fox lays a wreath in honour of past members who have been lost during active service.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Warrant Officer Neville Everett lays a wreath in honour of past members who have been lost during active service.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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Aircraftman David Patterson performs a General Salute as Leading Aircraftman Daniel Krouwer raises the flag at the dedication service held at the memorial constructed by the members of 75 Squadron in honour of Wing Commander Ross Fox.
(Date taken: 07 August 2010)
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