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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2016, 06:06
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

I have found two copies of Billy Vincent's Bush...

I have found two copies of Billy Vincent's Bush Pilot, Book.
They are both used, but in good order.
If anyone is interested please send me a PM.

Regards RW
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2016, 07:53
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

Noticed this from ABC I will have to a look at...

Noticed this from ABC
I will have to a look at listening to the interview,

'Wings Over the Wild West' the tales of Billy Vincent - 16/02/2007...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2016, 05:49
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

CME resided between Deloraine and Pieman Heads...

CME resided between Deloraine and Pieman Heads with its new owner Brian S
With a POB of 4 CME departed Tasmania for the Richmond bicentennial air show in 1988. After the Airshow finished CME then...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd May 2016, 07:34
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

Thanks for the memory jolt Aussie Bob. Reading...

Thanks for the memory jolt Aussie Bob.
Reading back through Billy's book, Frank took Billy for his first flight, in a Moth Minor, 15 minutes for 10 shillings. Billy was fourteen at the time.
I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd May 2016, 03:15
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

Hi aroa. Not sure about the Jagos but did...

Hi aroa.
Not sure about the Jagos
but did find this.
Regards R W

Karl F Jaeger (possibly Frank) owned a Proctor VH-BQH that crashed on Trefoil Island 27 March 1964. It was stripped of engine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2016, 12:44
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

Memorial Service

Welcome to the forum Supercharger

From the Advocate

A legend of local skies | The Advocate (http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/3882036/a-legend-of-local-skies/?cs=87)

A true bush pilot who...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Apr 2016, 07:13
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

Noticed a copy of Billy's book, Bush Pilot on Gum...

Noticed a copy of Billy's book, Bush Pilot on Gum Tree,
Second hand, it's very hard to get a new copy as it is no longer in print.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2016, 07:44
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

Billy was born in Burnie on the 3rd of October...

Billy was born in Burnie on the 3rd of October 1931, so he was in his 85th year.

I was lucky enough to have a couple of flights with him in C 206 VH-ERM,

I have found a link to his book, Bush...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2016, 21:56
Replies: 62
Views: 15,612
Posted By Rotor Work

Vale Billy Vincent

Sad to see Tasmanian legend Billy Vincent passed away on the 20th of April 2016.
Sympathy to Billy's family.
I will post funeral details when they become available.

May you find peace as you...
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