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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 18, 1997 -- Rick McCrary has been named to the position of vice president, McDonnell Douglas Ltd. Australia.

In his new position, McCrary will be responsible for all of the company's operations in Australia, and will serve as the primary contact for all Australian government leaders, industry leaders, customers and suppliers.

McCrary, 50, joined McDonnell Douglas in 1990 as a specialist in strategic planning. In 1992 he became a field representative for McDonnell Douglas Aerospace and was located in McDonnell Douglas' Hampton, Va., office. Prior to his current assignment, McCrary was the manager for market development on the F/A-18 program.

Prior to joining McDonnell Douglas, McCrary served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired in 1990 at the rank of lieutenant colonel.

McCrary holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Georgia State University and a master's degree in systems management from St. Mary's University. He and his wife have a son and a daughter.

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