In 1973 I flew Fletchers for Peninsula Air Services, VH-EOF and EOG. They were configured for cargo, mainly Mutton Birds from the Bass Straight Islands carried in 44 gallon drums. I could never understand why they were used for Ag Flying, the rate of roll was very ordinary. They also had a bad habit of getting water in the tanks after rain. There was no cockpit floor, just a single bench seat perched on a beam. Both aircraft were subsequently converted for Ag work and if I remember correctly 'EOF' was destroyed shortly after in a fatal accident at Nhill. Weird aeroplane, with an aft C of G it was possible to disconnect the nose wheel steering which made life interesting. FU24A is how it appeared on my licence. I think I know what the 'FU' stood for.
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