young men and women of the Australian Air Force Cadets, who were on a camp at RAAF Base East Sale at the time. He was succeeded as CAF by Air Marshal Mark Binskin. Personal Shepherd is known throughout the RAAF for calling out "Cooee", a distinctive Australian vocalisation used mainly in the outback, with which he ended his first address as Chief of Air Force. He attended Brisbane State High School. He is married to Anne, with whom he has two sons. His interests include gardening, rugby league football, travelling and understanding other cultures. Honours and awards References External links 1952 births Air Commanders (Australia) Australian aviators Commanders of the Legion of Merit Living people Officers of the Order of Australia People educated at Brisbane State High School People from Brisbane Recipients of the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) Royal Australian Air Force air marshals University of Melbourne alumni Military personnel from Brisbane