An islander in the alps. VH-BRF Islander moored on Lake Eucumbene on November 28 1970 with the rolling hills as a background.
Water bird
A Sandringham to the Snowy Mountains
The lake is possibly the highest, if not the highest, altitude of water at 3,800ft, where a large four-engined flying boat has conducted operations. eric allen
The flying boats of Ansett Flying Boat Services were an impressive sight in Sydney Harbour for many years. Operating the scheduled air link to Lord Howe Island, they were the last members in Australian skies of the proud line of large four-engined Short flying boats which commenced with the Qantas Empire Boats of the 1930s.
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