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Old 23rd Jul 2004, 22:58
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Sultanas and Gin
 
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Only Connie flying was Hank Warton's and depending on who's side you were on he was a Saint or Sinner. (There was no command time here, he did the flying). Biafrans thought he was OK. The DC 6 and 4 were variously operated by The Count and the last Swede disappeared in the 6, never to be seen again.

Recruitment was and as far as I know, still done from Jo'burg. Nobody was asked to fly, as in "headhunted", you had to apply. The going rate during the Congo mess was US$400/ month plus US$1,000 per mission, so you can CPI to your hearts content to see what that is today.

Generally Aid agencies were Government sponsored and yes, there was Air America but that was a different recruitment process altogether.

Mr Sultanas is the fruitcake supplement in the partnership, so you should address you legal threats to his Lawyers;

Contact, Sydney: 02 9969 2777 ask for Mr Lyon.
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