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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Dec 2018, 04:17
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Here is the history of the Cargomasters'...

Here is the history of the Cargomasters' Hercules:

VH-CYO (http://www.adastron.com/lockheed/hercules/vh-cyo.htm)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2018, 21:30
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

It is probably Basler BT-67 C-GGSU (c/n 13439)...

It is probably Basler BT-67 C-GGSU (c/n 13439) which is normally based in Ottawa. It was sighted in the UK and Jakarta in Jan this year and said to be heading for survey work in PNG.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2018, 05:14
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

AA I think all DC-3s and C-47s had that...

AA

I think all DC-3s and C-47s had that small forward door on the LHS. The door in question is the internal door between the cabin and the cockpit.

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2018, 21:53
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

TW I understand that KLM specified a right...

TW

I understand that KLM specified a right hand door because of the way they traditionally parked their aircraft at the terminal. Similar for American Airlines I believe. QAM's VH-ANR was built...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2018, 05:39
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Tail Wheel No this one: ...

Tail Wheel

No this one:

http://www.adastron.com/aviation/vault/TAA-sidesaddle-DC3-02.jpg

The internal cockpit door has been offset to port. I gather it was unique to some of the TAA Sunbird...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2018, 01:06
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Side Saddle DC-3s

Does anyone recall some of these aircraft having a smaller cockpit door offset to port?

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Oct 2017, 12:08
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Not wanting to devalue Jim's wonderful books but...

Not wanting to devalue Jim's wonderful books but ABE Books prices for Vol 1 start at US$136 and you can buy all three volumes for US$448.
Worth every cent.

RIP Jim
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2017, 04:19
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Those of you who knew Paul Howard will be pleased...

Those of you who knew Paul Howard will be pleased to hear that his aviation collection has been donated to the Queensland Air Museum.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2017, 08:30
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

RIP Paul Howard

Several of Paul's fellow aviation historians have asked that I post this image (source unknown) in Paul's memory. It was taken at an airshow in Japan in September 2016. Paul had been looking forward...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2017, 05:27
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Thanks WDL

Thanks WDL
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2017, 20:11
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

AussieO2 Thanks for that. descol Sorry...

AussieO2
Thanks for that.

descol
Sorry there is no image.

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2017, 02:57
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

DC-3 at POM Airport Hotel

Can anyone identify this aeroplane please?
Not to be confused with P2-ANQ at Air Niugini House.
Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2015, 00:12
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Piaggio P.166

There is a very good coverage of the Piaggio P.166 in Australia on:

Geoff Goodall's Aviation History Site (http://www.goodall.com.au/australian-aviation/piaggio-136-166/piaggiop166.html)

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2014, 20:19
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

I thought QSK might have been talking about an...

I thought QSK might have been talking about an IATA or ICAO code but on checking I find:

IATA/ICAO

BNI BN2P Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A/B Islander
BNT TRIS Pilatus...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2013, 03:44
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Beech 200 VH-IBC BB-74

Does anyone know the final fate of this former Norfolk Island Airlines Super King Air? It was withdrawn from service in 1988 and parted out but one report has it going to PNG and another suggests it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2009, 05:50
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

A variation on the theme. This is the sticker...

A variation on the theme. This is the sticker which appeared on Cessna 337 P2-ELO.

http://www.adastron.com/aviation/vault/bugarap.jpg

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2009, 10:08
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Here's a challenge for you all. Does anyone have...

Here's a challenge for you all. Does anyone have a good photo of VH-CMY with the rear engine swung aside?

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2008, 23:44
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Myles Lewis

Thanks Yerex

I've already asked Bill but he can't help.

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2008, 00:56
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Myles Lewis

I have been contacted by a fellow in the UK who used to fly with Myles in PNG. He wants to know if he's still around and if he can be contacted.

Rgds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2008, 03:57
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

QAM Cessna 402

Thanks Tinpis and others for your contributions. I think we now have enough information to facilitate the restoration of P2-GKF in the Talair orange livery.

In relation to Anakid's query, I know...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2008, 00:59
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Thanks Tinny I reckon that colour scheme...

Thanks Tinny

I reckon that colour scheme might be the front runner. I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier but it turns out that there are a couple of photos of P2-GKF in Balus 2 & 3. What...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2008, 23:37
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

QAM Cessna 402

Thanks to everyone who responded. It seems that there aren't a lot of photos of the aeroplane in any of its identities. If anyone can come up with a photo it may determine how the aeroplane is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2008, 05:32
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Sorry for the thread drift but I figure this is...

Sorry for the thread drift but I figure this is the best place to ask. The Queensland Air Museum has acquired the hulk of a Cessna 402 which is going to be brought up to static display standard by...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Nov 2007, 09:10
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Torres Sorry to disappoint. Al Bovelt would...

Torres

Sorry to disappoint. Al Bovelt would have known off the top of his head.
Regards
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2007, 00:46
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Funeral for Allan Bovelt

To all Allan’s friends and relatives, please be advised that details of his funeral are as below :
Date : Monday, November 19, 2007
Location : The *Main Crematorium, West Chapel, Rookwood...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th May 2006, 06:10
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

RV6-VNE Beagle 206 VH-UNC crashed on 19 Feb...

RV6-VNE

Beagle 206 VH-UNC crashed on 19 Feb 1969.

Regards
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2006, 10:48
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Jarse Great photos. I'm fairly certain the...

Jarse
Great photos. I'm fairly certain the Hudson is the ill-fated VH-ALA which crashed on take-off from Lae for Bulolo on 18 April 1948 with the loss of 37 lives. The aeroplane to the rear of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2006, 09:15
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Gents Have a look at page 45 of Balus #1 where...

Gents
Have a look at page 45 of Balus #1 where you will see a similar photo of the crashed Anson. This is VH-AYD of Guinea Air Traders. The photo to the left of it shows Anson VH-AKH also of Guinea...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2006, 10:46
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,063,817
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Woomera The Pig in the Queensland Air Museum at...

Woomera
The Pig in the Queensland Air Museum at Caloundra is the former Comalco aircraft VH-BHK. It was originally painted in a blue and white scheme similar to DCA's VH-CAC. The blue on VH-BHK was...
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