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Old 11th Jul 2012, 08:08
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aroa
 
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Tamair

Worked with them in '71/72 when they had a C182 TMG with survey camera installed.
Principal then was Jimmy Packer, ex RAAF, who I believe started,post War with others, Tamair with Fairchild F24 with radials and other types.

He had some interesting stories to tell of flying transport Hudsons from Townsville to New Guinea, and the fact that the stalky u/c of the F24 wasnt the best in rough ground forced landings.!
Flying and working with Jim was a pleasure... and educational. A few things he taught me then have helped keep my a$re intact thus far.
A gentleman of the old school. Up in the wild blue by now I guess.

At that time they had a flying school C150, and chtr C 206 for back country town paper runs,etc, and a twin commanche.
I departed for warmer northern climes just after J Roworth became Manager and was into expansion into bigger things.
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