Dear Scheyvillians, we received the following sad news from former DS Charlie Barnett.

Digby John Mackworth

Digby Mackworth was born on 2 November 1945 in London, England. He joined the Army as an Air Cadet at OTU Scheyville with Class 1/66. On graduation, Digby was posted to the RAAC at the Armoured Centre, Puckapunyal.

He commenced his Basic Flying Training at Point Cook with Course 1/67 and on graduation in July 1967 was attached to 1 Aviation Regiment. In May 1968 Digby was then posted to 182 Independent Recce Flight in Malaya, being promoted to Lieutenant while there. Digby served in Vietnam with 161 Independent Recce Flight from 30 July 1970 to 5 August 1971, flying in excess of 1,000 hours with the Rotary Wing.

Soon after returning from Vietnam Digby discharged from the Army. Post discharge Digby Flew with British Airways.

In recent times, Digby and his wife lived at Boars Hill, Oxford. UK. He passed away on Tuesday 17 July 2018 after a painful battle with cancer. Digby’s funeral was held on Thursday 2 August.

Digby is survived by his wife Antoinette and daughter Octavia. If you would like to send a message to Antoinette and Octavia you can use the following Email Address for Octavia;

octavia.orchard@yahoo.co.uk

Frank Miller.

Please note: Digby was a Baronet and inherited his title when his father passed away in 1998. Thereafter he would have gone by the title Sir Digby.

Possible Future National Mini Reunion – Questionnaire 

Dear Scheyvillian, the possibility of holding another National reunion has recently been raised.

The feeling has been that perhaps many of us would like to get together once more and celebrate our unique OTU experience.

A much less intensive format than that of the brilliant 2013 “last hurrah” is envisaged. Essentially this  would feature two special functions. These would comprise  a mixed formal dinner and either a  cocktail party or BBQ/luncheon depending on the location. Should NSW be agreed and willing, the latter may be held at Scheyville itself. If it were to be Vic or the ACT, the cocktail party alternative would be pursued.

A day in the programme would also be set aside for individual class reunions.

With so many of our number being now retired and the increasing tendency for those from the Southern States to head North or overseas in the Winter, it is felt the warmer portions of the year would be appreciated by most. Accordingly, March, May, September, October or November would seem most suited. (April could interfere with ANZAC Day commemorations in the different States and has therefore been excluded).

It is thought it best to be held in year 2020.

We are eager to gauge support for this proposal and would seek your input.

Accordingly we would ask if you could answer the five questions in the link (below) by Wednesday 8^th August.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNBHK6X

Best wishes,

Frank Miller.

National Chairman, OTU Association.

Warning Order – Victorian Annual Golf Day 2018

Dear Victorian Scheyvillians, please be advised that this year’s

Annual Golf Day will be held at the Waverley Golf Club.

Bergin’s Rd, Rowville on Sunday 18 November.

There will be a sandwich lunch at 12.00 hrs. with play

hitting off at 12.30 hrs.

All Scheyvillians, friends, wives/partners are most welcome.

Further details will be circulated nearer the date but please

pencil this in your diaries. It is always great fun.

Best wishes,

Frank Miller.

Chairman, Victorian Chapter

OTU AssociationVictorian