Aroa.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Jim Packer did indeed found and own the original Tamair in the late 1950's. A true gentleman. Sadly lost his son in an aircraft accident, about 1967.
Tamair, in the 60's, operated mainly C182's, and a lot of budding airline pilots found their first job there. QF, CX, TAA and AN etc.
The radials, CAC Ceres, and the Fletchers, were owned and operated by AirFarm Associates, crop dusting company.
This was the domain of Basil Brown, and nothing to do with Tamair.
Both excellent companies, and together with East West Airlines, were synonymous with aviation in Tamworth and New England.
Cheers.
JO.
PS. The Twin Commanche was owned by Keith Singh of the Dahl Sing Construction Co. C150's and Victa 115's by Tamworth Aero Club.
Last edited by judge.oversteer; 21st July 2012 at 11:14.