A photographer was taking pics at Pakenham one day when the Lockheed was doing parachute Ops,
Hit on the head, and resulted in damage to undercarriage screw jack from memory.
Photographer spent a few weeks in hospital, required minor surgery.
Still alive and kicking, retired now living down Frankston way.
Beech SAU was never operated by Flinders Island Airways.
For the complete Beech 18 story at FIA, I suggest reading "Nothing's Impossible" The Alan Rea story authored by Dan Ednie-Lockett. I have an authographed copy signed by Beverley Ednie (nee Rea) Alan's sister.
Last edited by Kagamuga; 28th Mar 2021 at 11:38.