Tim Johnson
AuthorIssue 388: Flood Assist & Hudson’s Scary Flight
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To Gordon Reid, one of our finest I started our last issue with the sad news that one of Australian Aviation’s greatest contributors, Eric Allen, had died. I’m saddened to tell you we’ve lost another of our greats: Gordon Reid.Gordon created our iconic Traffic column, where he charted the comings and goings of aircraft in
Read moreTraffic #388 | Santa drops A321neos to Jetstar
February 22, 2023 0 commentKey aircraft movements from across the region. This issue, we detail Bonza MAXs and Antonovs in Australia.
Read moreInside the Archive #7 | Super Hornet
February 22, 2023 0 commentThe fighter’s more powerful engines, bigger fuel capacity and ability to carry more modern weapons make it better suited for air combat than its predecessor.
Read moreStopping Traffic
February 22, 2023 0 commentTo mark the death of Gordon Reid, we’re republishing our profile of him, written after he gave up his column in 2020. Adam Thorn tells the story of the softly spoken Scotsman and his giddy enthusiasm for the comings and goings of aircraft. To the untrained eye, each edition of Traffic was nothing more than
Read moreWarbirds #388 | Ex-RAAF Mustang flies again
February 22, 2023 0 commentThis month, we report how a Hunter Warbirds attraction and restoration hub won $1.5 million and an Airworthy Avro Anson M.I WWII Bomber up for sale in New Zealand.
Read moreHow Hudson Fysh’s terrifying ride won Qantas a new aircraft
February 22, 2023 0 commentGrantlee Kieza describes how a terrifying flight saw Qantas founder Fysh secure the airline’s second aircraft – the B.E.2e
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