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Posted: 11 Jun 2014

Taken: 16 Jun 1974

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"Islander" arrives in "white tail" mode

"Islander" arrives in "white tail" mode
"Islander", a Short Sunderland converted for passenger-carrying, as it arrived to return us from Lord Howe Island in June 1974. It is in "white tail" paint scheme (ie, the airline livery has been removed) because it was being taken out of service by the airline. Note the old wartime "Blitz" truck on the jetty and the surf on the reef beyond. This aircraft now is in the "Museum of Flight" in Florida, USA.

Happy Fence Friday!

, Annemarie, RHH, Polyrus and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

19 comments - The latest ones
 beverley
beverley
o0o HFF 2 U 2 ... and an interesting picture with much information,
and thats SURFin the distance ;-) nice one ... do you remember OMO
and DAZ ;-) oOo
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to beverley
The whitest whites...
9 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Superb capture!

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9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thanks, William.
9 years ago.
 Dave Hilditch
Dave Hilditch
These old seaplanes are a great reminder of the "romantic" age of flying. Lovely image.
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Dave Hilditch
Yes, a different time indeed, Dave.
9 years ago.
 Polyrus
Polyrus
A fascinating flashback in time George. HFF to you ahead of a good weekend
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Polyrus
Thank you, Neil. I hope you're having a great weekend Belated HFF!
9 years ago.
 beverley
beverley
ADMIRED in 4U
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to beverley
Thanks, Bev.
9 years ago.
 slgwv
slgwv club
Makes ya feel old when planes you flew in are now in museums, huh? ;)
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to slgwv club
I must admit that unfortunately you're right, Steve. :)
9 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
When I see a picture like this then I feel like I should be in a museum. Wonderful shot, George.
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to RHH
Yes, time and technology have a habit of racing on regardless. I know the feeling, Ron, Thank you.
9 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
Excellent Shot Seen In:

Auto Focus (Post 1 Comment 5)
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to RHH
:)
9 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Thanks very much, everyone, for your kind comments and faves. I can assure you they are very much appreciated.
9 years ago. Edited 9 years ago.
 just"jj"
just"jj"
Gorgeous, even without the memories.
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to just"jj"
Thank you.
9 years ago.

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