Maxum2400
It's a shame about losing the National Safety Council back in 89'. Helitak crews, F27 firebomber, 'Bird Dog' aircraft and a contract with Canada to have an exchange program with their helio's. Bring back 'Freddo'!
We may not have lost as much as you think. Neither people nor machinery just evapourated.
I don't think that it's letting any cats out of the bag to mention that the Training and Safety Manager of the Vic State Aircraft Unit, Bryan Rees, is an ex-NSC man. Perhaps that's why he's (IIRC) highly critical of poor use of resources.
Regards............ Pete