I don't recall Talair ever operating an Aztec (at least post 1970), although it has been mentioned on this forum before. Dennis was not a Piper fan, thus we only ever operated Cessna and Beech piston engine aircraft. A wise decision I suspect!
There was an Aztec operated by DCA in PNG, VH-C?? and I seem to recall it was a bit unique being turbo charged? Last heard of it disappeared into the sea off Cairns in the late 1990s with pilot and pax all surviving.
Laurie Crowley operated a number of Aztecs ex Lae and in New Britain. There was also one or two with the Missions, maybe SDAs or SIL?
On the subject of Iambaki Okuk, he was not unreasonable to deal with - except the time he grounded Talair when I increased air fares without his approval. I'm sure a lot of his "behaviour" was a "reflection" of his advisor.........
G'Day Hanoi and High 6!
Yes, Jay was one of the good guys and PX were lucky to secure his services. So sad his life ended so soon after.