Way back when, Ansett WA stuff, pre a date in history, just to set the scene.
CNS-YLA, F-28. brekky over, cockpit door open, free look for those who wanted.
Several queued up, mostly a German "Gobus Gateway??" tour.
One rather fragile old gentleman, assisted by his daughter looked on, not much English, seemed to have some real interest.
Asked daughter if he had flown, yes, when was his last, 1944, ??? bombing England!!
Welcome he was indeed, sat through the lap around the "rock", F/O did a greaser.
Yes OK, BUT the old fella was in tears of gratitude, his daughter was chuffed beyond belief,.
I and my peers were the last of the good time enjoyers of Australian Aviation, really went to pot after that date.
