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Old 25th Apr 2009, 19:57
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white44
 
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heron

I remember the late Bill Webb telling me about ferrying a Heron to Australia.

He was supposed to refuel somewhere in the Indian Ocean ( Guam?) , but for some reason they neglected or forgot to open for him. He continued to Aus. annd landed after I think a 27hr flight.

Ferry tanks of course, but the main difficulty was topping up engine oil in flight via a "wobble" pump from drums in the cabin.

A lovely man missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and learning from him.
In his own Dove, TOSS, gear up, rotate!! Bigginites know what I mean.
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