Mad Swede
He was actually a Dane. Two ex Danish Air Force pilots flew for Ansett MAL, one was Eric Nielson, the other Arnie Rasmussen. Both flew the Piaggios all stops between Wabag or Mendi through to Lae. A couple of other Pig pilots were Ron Ericson (Kiwi) and Alan Rankin. The P166's with their Starlight Lounge provided a feeder to the F27s at Mt Hagen, Goroka & Lae until DHC6-300 s were introduced in 1970. Eric Nielson retired to the Gold Coast in mid 70's. In 2006 I met Arnie Rasmussen again living in Vanimo, married to the beautiful Rose Arni.