I'm reposting this ten-year-old story as a recent comment made me aware that the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum has updated its website and there is some terrific information on there. I know some of my earlier followers will enjoy having a look around, and in particular, listening to some of the interviews. Enjoy! And … Continue reading More Information on the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
Catalina Flying Boat
Crazy for PBY Catalina Flying Boats
Sunday February 22 was my twenty-ninth wedding anniversary. Where I live, that's not such a big deal. We have people living here who have been married for longer than I have been on this planet, and that's getting to be longer than I am altogether comfortable with. Nevertheless, twenty-nine years is a personal best for … Continue reading Crazy for PBY Catalina Flying Boats
The “Black Cats” of the Double Sunrise Service and other flying stories
Some time back I posted about the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum. I am pleased to offer this follow up, with information courtesy of Jim Thurstan, retired Qantas engineer and a member of the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) located at Albion Park, NSW. Firstly, a link back to the original story. Lake Boga was … Continue reading The “Black Cats” of the Double Sunrise Service and other flying stories
The Reluctant Retiree 