Just taking a closer look at the first few posts on this thread, and the references to Arthur Butler. He was always preferred Arthur to Cecil as his given name. Also it is not correct that Butler Air Transport was sold to Ansett. Reg Ansett acquired a controlling interest in the company by a ruthless and cunning dodge involving acquiring parcels of shares, then in effect stacking the AGM or extraordinary general meeting which resulted in his take over.
That story, and many other highlights and sidelights of the Butler story
can be found in this recent outstanding history -
THE YELLOW CANARY - FROM BUTLER AIR TRANSPORT TO ANSETT EXPRESS
by SCOTT A CASSON
