"Brigadier Tony Fraser is the Australian Army Aviation Corps' first 'two-star' general. Starting as a Lieutenant in a Reconnaissance Squadron flying Bell 206 Kiowa Light Observation Helicopters, his flying skills brought him to the attention of his superiors and he was sent on flying instructor's course."

"After time as an instructor, his skills in this role was assessed by the Air Force instructors - who were not versed on the helicopter - and such was his standard of skill that he was awarded the A1 Instructor standard."

"He took command of 5th Aviation Regiment after doing a conversion course on the Black Hawk helicopter and was in command during the troublesome times of the Black Hawk tragedy, when two Black Hawks collided during night exercises killing 18 soldiers; three regiment aircrew and 15 Special Air Services troopers."

"When Aviation Corps formed its own headquarters and formed its own brigade, he took over as the Brigade Commander and then was promoted to Major General in 2006."

"Such was the respect he held with the men and women under his command that they commissioned a special presentation to him on his departure from command of the Brigade. This special commission can be seen if you click here."