Date Posted:19/04/04 19:36:02 Author: Barrie Searle Subject: Re: Christmas Airways In reply to:
John Cooper
's message, "Re: Christmas Airways" on 31/03/04 6:42:05
The 2 Daks were from Christmas Island (1325 flt) in the Pacific. I was posted to the island during the British Nuclear Tests (1957/58 to service these aircraft (Air Wireless).
Indeed it was a different RAF - we were fortunate to locate an army signwriter who did the honours regarding 'Christmas Airways' and naming our kites. He also produced a large sign to the same effect that was erected over the entrance to our crew tent. Our local senior people took a very relaxed view regarding rules and regulations provided the 'Daks' were always serviceable and ready to fly.
