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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2016, 21:02
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

On the beach Thanks for reviving this...

On the beach

Thanks for reviving this dormant thread.

The full story of the TAA F27 loaded with new-borns can be read at this link.

First In...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2015, 04:23
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Thanks everyone for these contributions. Bob...

Thanks everyone for these contributions.

Bob and Clumbo please check your PMs.

Rgds
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2015, 06:07
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Folks I am receiving a few PMs with...

Folks

I am receiving a few PMs with additional relief flights and while this is most appreciated, I really need a name to "validate" the claim. To avoid exposing your identity, it is preferable...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2014, 20:14
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

leftfrontside Many thanks for your...

leftfrontside

Many thanks for your contribution. It's never too late and I will happily add it to the list.

One of the frustrations of this project has been the lack of documentation of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Nov 2012, 07:38
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Maj-Gen Alan Stretton AO CBE (1922 - 2012)

We record the passing of Major-General Alan Bishop Stretton AO CBE, born Melbourne 30 September 1922, passed away at Batemans Bay, NSW on 26 October 2012. Maj-Gen Stretton was Director General of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2012, 22:40
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Hi Clumbo Thanks for that information....

Hi Clumbo

Thanks for that information. Please check your private messages.

Rgds
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2012, 06:08
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Thanks Ken for your kind words. It is a matter of...

Thanks Ken for your kind words. It is a matter of some amusement to me that I am being recognised for services to aviation, for it is tempting to imagine that the industry is expressing its gratitude...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2012, 00:45
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Earlier in this thread there was speculation that...

Earlier in this thread there was speculation that a Bristol Freighter had participated in the relief operation. This has now been confirmed to have been the Air Express B170 Mk 31 VH-TBB. It also...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2012, 07:30
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

As information has dried up, it may be an...

As information has dried up, it may be an appropriate time to draw a line under this project. Accordingly, all the files are now hosted on the website of the Queensland Air Museum...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2012, 05:24
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Folks Can we please spread the word that we...

Folks

Can we please spread the word that we need more input from Team Ansett.

An Ansett memo states that Ansett and MMA combined operated 27 relief flights out of Darwin in the period 26-29DEC....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2012, 09:17
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

FlareArmed The pax info sheet came from a...

FlareArmed

The pax info sheet came from a passenger not one of the crew so I can't help you there.

Readers would be aware that AIRCDRE David Hitchins' daughter Jenny has joined this thread....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2012, 20:19
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Flying Binghi I am advised by someone who...

Flying Binghi

I am advised by someone who used to fly Bristol Freighters that it would have taken almost 14 hours to fly to Darwin from their Melbourne base! Given that an Ansett Electra was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jan 2012, 23:40
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Flying Binghi There were 4 Bristol...

Flying Binghi

There were 4 Bristol Freighters still in service at the time of Tracy (ADL, SJG, SJQ and TBB) so it is conceivable that they were used for disaster relief. Supporting evidence would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2012, 07:57
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Thanks Orv for reminding us of the significant...

Thanks Orv for reminding us of the significant part played by GA. The existing list shows that a SAATAS C310 was first into DRW on Christmas Day but I would really appreciate more details to confirm...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jan 2012, 06:07
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Sit back, relax and enjoy the RAAF service

This precious memento of the Cyclone Tracy (no "e") airlift comes from the collection of Tracey (with an "e") Turner who was a passenger on the flight. The crew have thoughtfully amended the tail...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2012, 23:29
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Dogimed I hang my head in shame at...

Dogimed



I hang my head in shame at such a serious omission even though I have tended to concentrate mainly on aeroplanes that evacuated pax. Having said that I suppose it's conceivable that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2012, 04:03
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Significant Progress

I'm pleased to report significant progress with the list. Through a miracle of bowerbirdery we have what purports to be a complete list of all TAA flights connected with the evacuation. What we...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2012, 05:13
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

List Updated

Thanks to everyone who has contributed so much useful information. Included in today's update is the story of Ray Vuillermin's day at the office. This is a great read which Ray has compiled in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2012, 20:08
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Connair Question

The book "Connellan Airways Outback Airline" states that after the cyclone, Heron VH-CLS and 3 DC-3s were ferried back from Katherine. One of the DC-3s is later identified as VH-EWE but what were the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2012, 21:26
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

gobbledock I've no plans to write a book on...

gobbledock

I've no plans to write a book on the subject but if anyone feels so inclined they will have my full co-operation. The important thing is to document these flights before the information...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2012, 07:13
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Thanks everyone for the great input. Historical...

Thanks everyone for the great input. Historical information like this needs to be attributed to a real person so if you don't want to be "outed" it might be best to PM me.

Rgds
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2012, 00:33
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

NP330 I didn't know about this flight...

NP330



I didn't know about this flight until a few days ago and it was this revelation that has prompted me to try to document the operation. I have no doubt that it happened as it comes from a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2012, 22:57
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Thanks NP330 It's very much a work in...

Thanks NP330

It's very much a work in progress but the list is now on my website:

Darwin Evacuation Aircraft (http://www.adastron.com/aviation/tracy/tracy.htm)

Rgds
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2012, 20:37
Replies: 148
Views: 63,939
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

Cyclone Tracy 1974

I am attempting to compile a listing of all the evacuation flights after the cyclone. Qantas ops are well covered but not so the rest. If you were personally involved I would be most grateful for log...
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