We won but Only Just Our light twin had been chartered for an IFR flight from Melbourne to Canberra, departing late in the day. The area forecast was for a strong westerly stream, with cumulus and strato-cu cloud between 4,000 and 9,000 feet. Drizzle was expected on the highlands, but with the exception of a
Boeing’s Heavy Jet Heritage The Boeing 707/KC-135 family represents perhaps the greatest success story injet transport design. Part Two of this three part indepth Profile examines the development and service of the commercial 707 family, which was produced for thirty years in some nine distinct variants, and which continues to grace the skies with the
Crunch Time Soon on New Structure of Adf An intensive examination of what should be the forward structure of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the implications of cost and on manpower and equipment,including any changes in direction on major capital procurements, appears to be coming to an end. The process, actually begun with a
Though Covering Only a Nine Month Period, This Issue of Our Major Airline Directory Covers Events Which Could Have a Far Reaching Effect on the Survival of Some of the Airlines in Our Region. Events in the Gulf have badly affected airlines around the world. Passenger loads have fallen as a result of the threat
More Harvard News Harvard enthusiasts will be pleased to know that another of their favorite aircraft has taken to the air. In late February the former RNZAF machine,NZ 1024, made its first flight following restoration. The aircraft was obtained last year from the Air World Museum, at Wangaratta, Vic by Doug Hamilton of nearby Whorouly.
10 Years Ago • The Japanese MSDF accepted delivery of the first of three Lockheed P-3C Orions at Lockheed California on 12 May. The Orion was flown to Jacksonville NAS, Florida where it will be joined by the other two aircraft later in the year. The P-3Cs will be used for crew training purposes and