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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

7th Sep 2013, 00:04

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Wing Commander R H M ("Bobby") Bobby Gibbes DSO DFC & Bar

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Posted By manderson

Bobby Gibbes

I met Bobby only once shortly before he passed away. I was visiting my aunt Anne Cawthray on Collaroy plateau when Bobby suddenly arrived bustling with excitement as he had just completed his book...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

12th Mar 2011, 07:22

Replies: 256

Chipmunk Is Beautiful

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Posted By manderson

Arthur Kell

My apologies for not replying some time ago.

The Lancaster ferry flight to England was a few years before I was associated with Arthur and I am vague on the details, having received it second...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

11th Dec 2010, 20:42

Replies: 256

Chipmunk Is Beautiful

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Posted By manderson

I am enjoying everybody's reminiscences of the...

I am enjoying everybody's reminiscences of the Chipmunk; truly a memorable aircraft.

Mention of various RAC Instructors brings back memories.

I also was sent solo in RSK by Bill Lord during...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

30th Nov 2010, 06:18

Replies: 256

Chipmunk Is Beautiful

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Posted By manderson

VH-FTA Spinning accident

My apologies, the Chipmunk was of course RSP as RS_ was the standard serials for most RAC NSW aircraft. RCP was a Cessna 310 that I used to fly for SAATAS; old age in action!

Also replying to to...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

29th Nov 2010, 04:23

Replies: 256

Chipmunk Is Beautiful

Views: 127,135

Posted By manderson

VH-FTA Spinning accident

I was unfortunately rather closely involved in the loss VH-FTA in 1968.

At the time I was doing my Instructor Rating with Bud "Spike" Jennings an ex WWII fighter pilot. Late the previous day we...

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