Peter Manser
F/O,d for Pete on DC3s in 1970 including one memorable occasion a reject before V1 at Goroka (engine failed!!) with load of passengers. Couldn't climb back up the hill on one engine, so a Toyota Landcruiser (yours Torres?)ignominiously pulled us backwards up to the apron with a large hemp rope!! PM a very relaxed Capt to fly with. A low level VFR operation in the highlands back then. Our roster mainly involved a coupla stops to Moresby collecting passengers. Go to the Weinkeller for a 1 hr lunch, then take the passengers from the 727 from South to their destinations via the highland passes (Tsili Tsili, or Kudgeru into the Watut, Wampit, Snake and Markham or on a good day via Menyamya 'n Mt Michael at 9500') We would be at the bar by 6pm for a well earned brown SP.Pete was a F/O when I joined Ansett APNG but was repromoted to Capt in 70. Will have a dig thru the photos.