Likewise.
I miss the F28 - the best flying I have ever known, the camaraderie that I have never experienced since, the unequalled flying, the country of contrasts, and the wonderful people.
Air Niugini set my family up, paid for a home and the kids private school education, paid for holidays all over the world with the 'credits' that we received every year and provided a great lifestyle in Cairns.
That flying experience in 'redundant boxes' has led me directly to a 737 Brisbane based command ever since I left Air Niugini.
What do I value most?
The friendships that can be restarted after years apart, and the stories that are intrinsic to PNG. Oh, the stories.
Stories that make normal people wince but make PNG survivors just smile and laugh!
Did I f$&@d up?
I don't think so.
Would I do it all over again?
In a heartbeat.