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Old 4th Jul 2015, 05:49
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Talking about the EW fokkers, I was one the gang of eight who delivered them to Exeter in the UK. We flew out of Tamworth To Darwin, up thru the Far East, Italy (or was it Crete) onto the UK. It was an incredible trip, but most of us had been burnt by 89, hated them leaving Oz, especially the ginger beers who were with us, and used the opportunity to find overseas jobs. There were three aircraft, three LAMES' and eight Captains, all of whom were more then ready to piss on Abeles grave. The job had been given to Aircruise Australia, who were a charter company not involved in the dispute, but it was a crew of very mixed feelings who delivered them. A few of us obtained positions thru Parc Aviation, and stayed OS for some time. Including the Engineers.
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