Author of the recently released history of the F-111 in Australian service From Controversy to Cutting Edge, Air Commodore Mark Lax retired, has been awarded the Order of Australia medal.
Announced in the Australia Day honours list, Lax’s OAM is “For service to the community through the research, documentation and recording of Australia’s military history.”
Lax has authored, co-authored and edited numerous books and articles on Australian military history.
From Controversy to Cutting Edge is available from Australian Aviation.