Marc Joel Atrero

Twin Otter Fleet Changes In October 1966 the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft was seen in our region for the first time with the arrival in Australia of -100 VH-TGR, which carried the Trans-Australia Airlines Sunbird colours and -100 CF-UXE, which carried the TAA mainland colour scheme of the day. Nearly 30 years on the Twin

Raaf Seeking Early Decision on C-130E Replacement Defence and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) are seeking a decision in the May Budget process to replace the 12 Lockheed C-130E model Hercules transports which are now 28 years old. The most likely replacement for these No 37 Squadron Hercs is the planned C-130J which is

Sunstate Airlines The recent rationalisation of Qantas’ Queensland operations by the merger of Australian Regional Airlines of Queensland (ARAQ) and the original Brisbane based Sunstate in October 1993 has created a stronger and more viable business. General manager for Sunstate, Ashley Kilroy, said of the merger, “It was simply inefficient having these two separate airlines

A15 Boeing CH-47 Chinook In 1969 the Government approved the purchase of 12 solving the problems with the T55-L-11, the RAAF was fi- medium lift helicopters (MLH) for the RAAF. The two contenders for the MLH role were the Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook and the Sikorsky CH-53 “Jolly Green Giant”. The CH-47C Chinook was selected,

50 Years Ago… April 2 – Italy. Attacks by RAAF Kittybombers are directed against bridges in the Foligno, Todi and Ancona areas. During one attack with 1000lb bombs, the tail unit of F/Lt J Doyle’s Kittyhawk of 3 Sqn is riddled with holes. April 4-Italy. For 450 Squadron the early days of April are occupied

Dangerous Goods a Concern for the Aviation Industry In June 1991, while unloading passenger baggage in Darwin, porters noticed smoke rising from a suitcase. Further investigation revealed that a book of matches had caught fire. The incident was one of six similar occurrences in Australia in the past three years. The simple fact is that