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NAMPS 1st Jun 2005 06:13

Sydney from the air in the early '60s
 
Here is a link to the SMH website where I found this historic piece of footage.

Link

Ultralights 1st Jun 2005 08:19

thats a great vid!
its amazing how old the planes look! oh wait, there the same ones we fly today.

though the lack of sky scrapers is noticable! no traffic on the bridge! and deserted beaches! ohhh the good old days! :}

chimbu warrior 1st Jun 2005 12:32

Is that Senja Robey in the 172?

tinpis 1st Jun 2005 19:09

Didja see tin waving from the Opera house?
Had a job on the site for a few weeks 1964.Lived in a basement in Lower Fort street 30 bob a week.

Obiwan 2nd Jun 2005 01:09

NAMPS,
That's so cool :)

I have some photos of a flight from Mascot to Newcastle in the 30s. An aerial shot shows the airport consists of a couple of hangars, one with MASCOT painted on the roof :p

PM me your email if you'd like to see them

Obiwan 2nd Jun 2005 11:51


Is that Senja Robey in the 172?
Yes it is

Ex FSO GRIFFO 8th Jun 2005 09:57

I had the 'pleasure' of ferrying VH-IAO, C172 from BK to JT in June '68.

It was a 'VERY much used' aircraft then...used only for circuit training I believe. All it had were the BASIC instruments, ASI, ALT, T&B, Compass - inc. oil press./ temps./ fuel gauges - and from memory, that was about the lot. I supplied the clock.
A very enjoyable trip - solo - my first east-west crossing. Done a few more ferries / navex's with students since, always enjoyable, and different...

Last saw Senja early 80's when she passed thru Kalgoorlie FSU on a 'big trip', a very nice lady.

Nice memories, thanks guys.:ok:

Obiwan 8th Jun 2005 12:08

Senja is CFI at Phoenix Aero Club - Hoxton Park.

Ultralights 9th Jun 2005 08:31

great lady! know her well.

surfnsun 11th Jun 2005 07:53

Excellent video. Thanks muchly


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