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PROJECTS AT 5TH MARCH 1962

 

The following is drawn from a memo dated 5th March 1962 from Operations Manager, Ted McKenzie, addressed to all aircrew .

 

 

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The following aircraft and crew movements are projected as of this date. All such movements and bases are subject to change due to operational exigencies.

 

AIRCRAFT
CREW
DATE
ITINERARY
VH-AGU
 J. Howard
B. Gregory
L. Snape
D. Hardy		 Throughout period referred Western Australian Government Contract. L. Snape and magnetometer may be required for other work at short notice (see VH-AGS)
VH-AGX
 W. Bowles
J. Tierney
A. Burgess
B. Smith		 Throughout period referred New Guinea areas for National Mapping. Relief for Burgess by 22nd May, 1962.
VH-AGA
 G. Smee
K. Pavlich
J. Collins
W. Mitchell		 to 31st May, 1962
or completion		 Victorian areas to completion of programme. J. Collins possible replacement Burgess (See under VH-AGX).
VH-BLF
 K. Cooper
R. Rennick
M. Miller
W. Wiltshire		 12th March, 1962
until completion.		 Aeromagnetics based Walgett followed by aeromagnetics probable base Hillston.
VH-SMM
 E. McKenzie
M. Wood
B. Hamblett
A. Cattanach
 19th March, 1962
until completion.		 Darwin photography followed by areas in Queensland.
VH-AGS
 M. Garroway
H. McKinley
D. Scott
D. Beal		 19th March, 1962
until completion		 A.P.R. Test Area in Victoria. Possible aeromagnetics after removal of A.P.R.
D. Scott attached for A.P.R. only.
L. Snape and magnetometer ex VH-AGU may be required from 1st April for second portion of programme.

 

This memo is CONFIDENTIAL and is to be filed securely or destroyed after perusal.