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From cropdusting fields with an old Tiger Moth to conducting life-saving aerial firefighting, it’s fair to say the Pay’s Group has just about done it all in 60 years.
Based out of Scone in regional New South Wales, the group is a busy operation these days, split into the four main arms of Pay’s Air Service (firefighting, training and engineering), Pay’s Helicopters, Pay’s Air Charter and Vintage Fighter Restorations. Fifty staff are employed across the business.
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John Brett
says:A very interesting article by Col Pay’s son. Anyone involved in the aviation industry in the 20-40 years knows or has heard of Col Pay! Is Judy Pay in any way related to the family?
PAUL
says:In an early 90’s AA issue it stated he was looking at buying some ex F5’s from Asia.. i’m sure the RAAF raised an eyebrow or 2
John A Gates
says:What a wonderful story of an Australian family business. A struggle in many, but they seem to have found the ability to make it work over 3 generations. I never knew there was a Noorduyn Norseman in Australia, I wonder what happened to her?, John Gates
Michael Mitchell
says:I have attended airshows in Australia for over 50 years. The highlight in the early years was the appearance of Col Pay and his Spitfire, and of course the Mustang. The sound of the Merlin engine is music to my ears. I am very impressed with the way the company has diversified and grown since the early and untimely death of Col. Well Done!