More detail on this person: The Fleet Air Arm
Association was saddened to hear today of the
death of Clive Mayo, who slipped away at
approximately 0500 WST on 31 December 2016,
following a short stay in hospital. He had been
suffering from ill health for some time.
Clive had an illustrious career in the RAN,
including service in Vietnam on HFV3 (Sept 69 -
Oct 70) and as Commanding Officer of HU816
Squadron conducting Operation Bursa.
Commodore Vince Di Pietro, a previous
Commander Fleet Air Arm said of him:
"Clive was a terrific, uncomplicated bloke who
enjoyed life to the fullest and at times at full
afterburner when idle would have more than
sufficed! I remember his affection for Wessex 813
`Calamity Jane'; his prowess at cryptic
crosswords; an uncanny ability to attract more poo
as a CO than the total aggregation of his
Squadron's SL Sub Lieutenants; his tiger pattern
unregistered Mini - as much at home when illegal
on the `Tross roads as it was on its roof in the
Wardroom; and, his pet dog who could chew
through 240volt washing machine power cords and
not feel a thing! Vale Boss!"
Details of the funeral will be advised when known.
MAYO, Clive LCDR RAN (Rtd): Passed away
Saturday 31st December 2016. A former Officer and
Pilot with the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air
Arm. Saw service in Vietnam attached to the
Helicopter Flight Vietnam where he served with
great distinction and was Mentioned in Despatches.
In 1991 he was involved with the evacuation of
crew from the disabled tanker Kirki off the
Pilbara coast. An active member of the Fleet Air
Arm Association and the WA RSL Ocean Reef
holding several positions on committee. Our
deepest sympathies to Margaret and families on the
loss of Clive. May he rest in peace Fleet Air Arm
Association of Australia
Published in The West Australian on Jan. 4, 2017
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