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W.H "Nick" Carter
Nick Carter was a fighter pilot during WW2....just missing out on participating in the Battle of Britian Nick was a larger than life character in the style of Keith Miller He joined Qantas and was an FO on the Connies and 707s Not sure if he ever gained Command I'm just trying to fill in the blanks on his life.Three days googling bought up zilch If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated CC |
I remember Nick from my early 707 days, starting in 1970. When I flew with him he was an FO.
The Adastron site lists all QF B707 crew and shows him as an FO but not a Captain which ties in with the little that I remember about him. Wunwing. |
Nick's name was William Hamilton Carter.
He joined Qantas on 5/7/1949. Soon after, he was posted to Qantas in New Guinea. He never made it to captain other than in New Guinea. He retired on 5/7/1980 as a B747 (classic) F/O. He died in sad circumstances on 14-15/3/1987. When in New Guinea the following is on the record: 24/11/1950 DH 83 VH-URI Captain W.H.Carter Boana After take-off was abandoned the aircraft entered kunai grass at the end of the runway and nosed over. extensive damage to aircraft 1 pax seriously hurt |
Nick.
I have come across the conversations about Nick.
I am Nick's nephew and have very fond memories, of a remarkable man. I have Nick's log book and photo albums and would be happy to provide any details or assistance, if you are interested. |
Nick Carter
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Outstanding
Ross Id love to know more about Nick
Could you send me a PM please |
Hi Ross
Nick certainly seems to have lead an amazing life I have a photo of him taken in the Late 70s i have sent you a PM |
I recall a conversation on this site about logbooks. This seems to be a case of another aviator in which very many pilots would love to browse through the entries. Not access to the originals perhaps. Maybe a replication?
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DH83 Fox Moth VH-URI
From Ed Coates web site: "VH-URI was sold in New Guinea after WW II and was based at Wau in 1952, passing to J.K. Gray of Goroka in 1958. It crashed and was written off at the Lutheran Mission strip at Boana in PNG in November 1958." The 1958 date that Jack Gray allegedly acquired the aircraft wreck is incorrect as sadly Jack Gray and Jim Smith were killed in a PNG Tiger Moth crash in 1956. By 1958 the company, Territory Airlines (TAL) had been acquired by Dennis Buchanan. The 1958 crash date is also incorrect, the Fox Moth accident with Nick Carter flying occurred in 1950. The wreck of VH-URI languished at the back of the Goroka TAL hangar for many years. Finally around 1958 it was taken to the Goroka Tip and buried. I don't know why Jack Gray acquired the aircraft, maybe he had plans to rebuild it? He already had two operational DH84 Dragons and one or two more Dragon wrecks in the hangar including VH-AAC which was originally owned by "....HRH The Prince of Wales, who became King Edward VIII prior to his abdication. Based at Hendon, painted red and blue, fitted with red leather upholstery. The aircraft had navigation lights and a new Reid & Sigrist Turn Indicator instrument." |
Nick Carter info
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Sent a message to Ross… no response Any information re WH Nick Carter greatly appreciated |
He won't be able to access his PMs, too few posts. Part of the site anti spam system.
I sent you a PM. |
TailWheel
Thank you
Much appreciated https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....4c03aed44.jpeg photo of Nick taken 1982..at a Qantas Back to Karachi Party |
Originally Posted by Cloudcutter
(Post 11505283)
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Sent a message to Ross… no response Any information re WH Nick Carter greatly appreciated Nick Carter was my uncle. He meet me in 1970 when I was born. He married my aunty Narelle. He had no children of his own. My dad's idol and brother in law. Mum just said today that he was 1st officer on the 1st Jumbo to land in Sydney. I have some stories . Dad has thousands. WW2 to 1987, but he has passed. Mum's 85 and can remember them all. The good, The bad & ugly. We all still talk about him a lot. Nick was on approach to Honolulu, when he left the intercom on and said to the other flight crew. Daggle those Dunlop's daddo. One of many statements that he got reprimanded by Qantas management. As a kid I loved his XU-1 Torana. You need to talk to mum someday. Andrew |
Nick Carter.
Originally Posted by Dagglethosedunlops
(Post 11557993)
Hi Cloudcutter,
Nick Carter was my uncle. He meet me in 1970 when I was born. He married my aunty Narelle. He had no children of his own. My dad's idol and brother in law. Mum just said today that he was 1st officer on the 1st Jumbo to land in Sydney. I have some stories . Dad has thousands. WW2 to 1987, but he has passed. Mum's 85 and can remember them all. The good, The bad & ugly. We all still talk about him a lot. Nick was on approach to Honolulu, when he left the intercom on and said to the other flight crew. Daggle those Dunlop's daddo. One of many statements that he got reprimanded by Qantas management. As a kid I loved his XU-1 Torana. You need to talk to mum someday. Andrew Nick was also my Uncle and I have many fond memories of him. I grew up in Balgowlah Heights just down the road from him. My Mother was Nick’s sister Maureen. Sadly she passed away in 2020. I remember Nick’s humour and enjoyed playing golf with him at Manly GC. I have some records and photos of him and would be happy to provide any assistance if needed. Ross Richardson |
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