JUNE 9 —

Prime Minister of Australia

The Honourable Mr Tony Abbott

Joint Agency Coordination Centre Chief Coordinator

Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AC, AFC (Ret’d)

Dear Sirs,

As the fourth phase of the search for MH370 draws to its conclusion, on behalf of the families of the passengers and crews aboard flight MH370, we wish to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation toward all parties that have contributed to the extensive search and rescue operation for the flight. This incident has no such precedent through the history of aviation, and we would like to highlight the progress made toward understanding the events unfolding in the morning of March 8 and fate of the plane in the face of innumerable obstacles and complications.

It is here that we would like to applaud the relentless efforts of the men and women of the searchcrews directly involved in the search operations for MH370 and those involved in the analysis of the flight path of the plane; this letter is a medium insuffcient to convey the depth of the gratitude felt by all affected families toward your endeavours. Special mention must be made here of the considerable assistance provided by the governments of China and the United States of America in the search effort; the commitment and scale of their contribution throughout the search has been commendable.

Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation toward Australian Prime Minister Mr. Tony Abbott and Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston for their gracious assumption of responsibility for the coordination of the search of the southern Indian Ocean. Their calm and able handling of the situation has assured the families that this responsibility has been passed to capable hands.

As the search for the flight begins another transition into a new phase, we hope that the unstinting efforts by all parties involved in the search and rescue operation will be able to yield an answer to the enigma surrounding the fate of our loved ones for the safety of the flying public and the relatives of those on board.

Yours Sincerely,

Voice 370 MH370 Family Association

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