The old days

[octave]

Just sorting through old photos and feeling nostalgic. During my days as an Airforce musician, we used to perform on Lord Howe every few years.

 

On this trip when I managed to smuggle Mrs. Octave aboard.

 

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The runway at Lord Howe is quite short (about 880 metres from memory). we did sometimes have some interesting missed approaches

 

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Before landing, the crew would usually do a bit of a circuit of the island at low altitude and allow us to be unstrapped and crowd around the windows.

 

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On this occasion, after takeoff, they opened the back ramp and allowed us to stand on the back ramp for a great view of Balls Pyramid.

 

ahh good times

 

[facthunter]

Did you know a P. Frith or an O grady? Nev

 

 

[octave]

Did you know a P. Frith or an O grady? Nev

mmm, don't think I do

 

 

[facthunter]

Richmond. NSW. Perhaps you are too young.?Nev

 

 

[octave]

Richmond. NSW. Perhaps you are too young.?Nev

I was based at Richmond from 1979 to 1990

 

 

[facthunter]

This was the 60's. You ARE too young. Nev

 

 

[octave]

This was the 60's. You ARE too young. Nev

I wish I felt too young!!!!!

 

 

[spacesailor]

"Richmond. NSW. Perhaps you are too young.?Nev

 

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spacesailor