The Yellow Canary
An interesting read about the story of Butler Air Transport through to its final days as Ansett Express.
Arthur Butler must have been one of those unique characters that could see aviation would open up this great nation. He certainly had his battles with the government of the day, beauracy, beaurecrats, DCA and Reg Ansett to keep his airline running.
Butler operated a range of aircraft including Vickers Viscounts, DC-3's, Dragon Rapides, DH114 Herons and Airspeed Ambassadors.
Ansett took control of Butler and formed Airlines of New South Wales and built an extensive network through NSW including flying boat service to Lord Howe Island.
Ansett NSW went through various name changes until the final name of Ansett Express.
Ansett NSW operated Fokker F27, F28 and F50, plus Dc-3, DC-4, Piaggio P166 and even the Nord Mohawk.
Must be a few stories in ppruneland about the Yellow Canary.
Last edited by Stationair8; 10th Jun 2015 at 09:29.