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A dream come true! Young Michael always had a very soft spot for the
Air Force. He first enlisted in the R.A.F. on 16 May 1957 in Malta,
Service Number: 796268.
After two years working in the Armoury he thought of higher ideals,
namely: the priesthood.
Within a short time in the R.A.F. he earned the respect of his mates
and his superiors.
On his departure from the R.A.F. the following was cited on his
Certificate of Service by his Commanding Officer:
“This airman is being discharged to join the priesthood. He has a
strong sense of duty and is very honest and determined. He has a strong
character, which is tolerant towards others. His ideals are beyond
reproach and he should be able to apply himself successfully in the
vocation which he has himself chosen.”
Commanding Officer
V.B.
Farningham
Squadron Leader
R.A.F. Luqa
30 July 1959
On his arrival in W.A. in 1971 the Air Force connection flashed back to
Fr. Michael when he met for the first time the then RAAF Chaplain, Fr.
Sean Sorahan in uniform. Eventually Fr. Michael rejoined the Air Force as
Chaplain for RAAF Pearce in July 1984, Service Number: 0325063. | 
