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Flight to New Zealand by RED EAGLE
I have had a request for information about a flight to New Zealand on or around the 6th May 1960 arriving New Zealand 10th May 1960. It was a charter flight for the New Zealand Government. The Flight flew migrants to NZ and then the crew of HMNZS Otego back to the UK to pick up a new frigate. The route was as follows:- LHR to Nicosia, Nicosia to Damascus, Damascus to Karachi, Karachi to Colombo, Colombo to Singapore, Singapore to Darwin, Darwin to Brisbane, Brisbane to Auckland, Final stop Whenuapal Air Force base. Having checked our records in the archives it seems that it was not G-APOM or G-APON, they were on other flights at the time. The only other aircraft in the fleet at the time were G-APSA or Britannia G-APYY. Any confirmation from log books would be appreciated. Thanks for any help. Red Eagle or Eric. Note reply to britisheagleint@aol.com
Re: Flight to New Zealand by RED EAGLE
After further research the following was discovered on New Zealand Navy web sites. This confirms our inquirers message regarding his flight. However it does not mention aircraft registrations. It refers to four flights. The question is although we know of one flight flown by G-APSA (we now have photographic evidence) who operated the other three? May I ask again that all crewmembers check their log books for information. Months are May June 1960. Many thanks for any help Eric
G-APSA INVOLMENT The manning of HMNZS OTAGO and HMNZS TARANAKI was successfully accomplished during the year, specially chartered aircraft, used for the transportation of migrants to New Zealand, carrying some 250 officers and men to the United Kingdom in four flights
RATINGS At 31 March 1960 the total strength of male ratings was 2,529, of which 205 were under preliminary training in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, leaving 2,324 trained ratings to man the Fleet. The decline in total male strength of 81 in the last 12 months is attributed to, the cessation of recruiting from United Kingdom sources in 1958. Many branches are still below strength, but it is hoped to improve this position by specialised advertising. The manning of OTAGO and TARANAKI is progressing smoothly. Fifty-one ratings are already in the United Kingdom and 161 will be leaving by chartered aircraft in May and June 1960. The balance of TARANAKl
I have had a request for information about a flight to New Zealand on or around the 6th May 1960 arriving New Zealand 10th May 1960. It was a charter flight for the New Zealand Government. The Flight flew migrants to NZ and then the crew of HMNZS Otego back to the UK to pick up a new frigate. The route was as follows:- LHR to Nicosia, Nicosia to Damascus, Damascus to Karachi, Karachi to Colombo, Colombo to Singapore, Singapore to Darwin, Darwin to Brisbane, Brisbane to Auckland, Final stop Whenuapal Air Force base. Having checked our records in the archives it seems that it was not G-APOM or G-APON, they were on other flights at the time. The only other aircraft in the fleet at the time were G-APSA or Britannia G-APYY. Any confirmation from log books would be appreciated. Thanks for any help. Red Eagle or Eric. Note reply to britisheagleint@aol.com
Re: Flight to New Zealand by RED EAGLE
After further research the following was discovered on New Zealand Navy web sites. This confirms our inquirers message regarding his flight. However it does not mention aircraft registrations. It refers to four flights. The question is although we know of one flight flown by G-APSA (we now have photographic evidence) who operated the other three? May I ask again that all crewmembers check their log books for information. Months are May June 1960. Many thanks for any help Eric
G-APSA INVOLMENT The manning of HMNZS OTAGO and HMNZS TARANAKI was successfully accomplished during the year, specially chartered aircraft, used for the transportation of migrants to New Zealand, carrying some 250 officers and men to the United Kingdom in four flights
RATINGS At 31 March 1960 the total strength of male ratings was 2,529, of which 205 were under preliminary training in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, leaving 2,324 trained ratings to man the Fleet. The decline in total male strength of 81 in the last 12 months is attributed to, the cessation of recruiting from United Kingdom sources in 1958. Many branches are still below strength, but it is hoped to improve this position by specialised advertising. The manning of OTAGO and TARANAKI is progressing smoothly. Fifty-one ratings are already in the United Kingdom and 161 will be leaving by chartered aircraft in May and June 1960. The balance of TARANAKl