The Era of the Pacific Flying Boats In peace or war; no area of the world favoured the operation of flying boats more than our own Pacific region. In this article, Peter Gamble documents the emergence of the first long-range flying boat services under the flag of PanAmerican and continues to report just how vital

50 Years Ago … August 1 – Germany. Hitler issues Directive 17 – conduct of air and sea warfare against England. Operation Seelowe(Sealion), the invasion, is to be launched on September 15. Britain. 10 Blenheim fighters of 236 Sqn escort 13 Blenheim IV bombers attacking Querqueville aerodrome at Cherbourg. P/O Bryan McDonoug!’1 in Blenheim N2774(ND-N)

In recent years, the Royal Australian Air Force has faced serious personnel problems, with significant numbers resigning in favour of civil careers. Only now is the strategy to retain experienced personnel and recruit replacements beginning to pay off. Prior to 1986, the RAAF had a pilot resignation rate of just 53 pilots per year. This

Aeritalia/Aerospatiale ATR72 First flown in October 1988, the ATR72 has in only a short period of time proven itself to be a serious contender in the regional airliner market. Basically astretched version of the already successful ATR42, it is aimed at the developing 50-70 seat market now opening up, especially in North America and Europe,