Flyboys
Fairbairn 1953-55
Original Team
Six flyers and the mainstream aircraft - Auster Mark 3 VH-BYB, provided by Kingsford Smith Flying Service Sydney, the training contractor.
Back L-R Nev Lindsay Ken Brasel (instructor) Bill Hoffman
Front L-R Peter Shreeve Jim Burrows David Wise Bill Fleming
Photo: NRL
Misadventure by Avgas deficiency
Oh Hoffy, O Hoffy, where have you been?
I've been down to Fairbairn to show that I'm keen.
Oh Hoffy O Hoffy, what did you there?
I flied our Auster clean out of air.
Scribbler: Bill Fleming
Now that we have passed Peak Oil, a presage of more aviation hazards in store.
Photo: NRL
