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2011 Dawn Patrol 71st anniversary of the Battle of Britain

August/September 2011

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A publication of the Royal Victorian Aero Club

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Contact informationMoorabbin Airport Cnr First Avenue & Bundora Pde Mentone, Victoria 3194 Australia

RVAC: (03) 8586 7777

Ops: (03) 9580 0621

Fax: (03) 9587 5085

Email: [email protected]

Chief Pilot

Joe Ferlazzo: (03) 9580 0088

Maintenance

Tony Suhr: (03) 9580 9046

Aero Bar: (03) 9580 0069

www.rvac.com.au

Stuart Rushton Paul Canavan Richard Sibly Rex Hobson Richard Gower Bob Hayter Michael Ralph Steve Antunovic Milton Holmes Shaun Owen President Vice President Vice President Club Secretary Committee Committee Treasurer Committee Committee Committee

02 President’s Report / Editor’s Notes

03 Club News

04 Air Mail

05 Notice of Annual General Meeting

06 Flying Operations / Achievements

07 Vale Bill Bennett

08 Dawn Patrol 2011

10 Air Commodore Peter Cribb

12 Going Over the Top

14 Pages from the Past

16 More Kulula Airlines

17 The Aero Bar / New Members

18 Competitions

19 Puzzle

20 Events Calendar / Classifieds

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Cover: Michael Ralph meets Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon! (see story in News)

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

August has been a busy month with the preparations for the Club’s main

annual event, the 2011 Dawn Patrol. Some of you may be aware that the organising of this event is done by a number of Club members who are all volunteers. The volunteer members plan, coordinate and manage everything including bookings, the menu, music, displays, guest speakers and sponsors. They’ve even had a shot at predicting the weather to varying degrees of success, not always CAVOK but, as far as

I recall, we’ve always managed to fly the event. Let’s hope the weather gods will be kind and allow us to fly again this year.

For the benefit of those who have not been a part of this event or have not flown, as pilot or passenger, the general process of what happens is as follows.

At 04:45am all the Pilots attend a general briefing where the Chief Pilot talks about the procedures for the morning flight, engine start to landing. He covers the weather, operational issues with regard to controlled airspace and Melbourne Radar, radio communication procedures and of course the weather at that time. All this takes about half an hour which leaves roughly half hour for all pilots to get to their aircraft, load passengers and be ready for the first engine start which is scheduled for 05:45am. The aircraft will all taxi to the holding point lined up in order of

aircraft performance, fastest goes first and slowest last, which should mean that no one needs to pass anyone on the way around the bay.

I’ll be flying the clubs Alpha 160 and following the formation chaps while snapping a few pictures. Hopefully it’ll be a nice morning with clear sky.

On a sad note, this month we said goodbye to Bill Bennett, a true gentleman and a great supporter of the Club who will be missed. Our thoughts are with his partner Gwen who we hope we will continue to see at the club.

Keep those flyaway stories coming; the response from readers is great and they’d like to see more.... any tales from this year’s Birdsville flyaway?

An exchange between aircraft in flight and controller:

Tower: “TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 Degrees.” TWA 2341: “Center, we are at 35,000 feet. How much noise can we make up here?” Tower: “Sir, have you ever heard the noise a 747 makes when it hits a 727?”

Safe and fun flying to you all.

Steve AntunovicEditor

Finally the winter appears to be coming to an end and some warm weather has

arrived even though today the trend is back to a winter’s day with cold and gusty wind.

Final planning for the Dawn Patrol is underway with just one week to go. This year the breakfast will be in our Clubrooms which is where we used to hold this event in the past.

As many of you would have seen in previous member emails the two Sportstars CZO and CZQ have been sold and now reside at West

Sale. The Club has offered existing Sportstar pilots a free one hour familiarization flight in a Warrior or Cessna to assist in the transition to other aircraft.

The Club’s AGM is now scheduled for the 26th of October 2011. I hope that you will all try to attend this meeting and take interest in the Club’s direction.

On Friday the 26th of August RVAC was served with writs from Boris and Alexandra Mikhman of Cheltenham seeking medical expenses, damages and in the Case of Alexandra loss of earnings resulting from the mid air collision of the clubs aircraft. This legal action is the action that members were advised of at last year’s AGM. Obviously the club is relying on its legal representatives for advice into further action in regard to this claim.

As many of you will be aware the Club’s website has changed and as a result of those changes some information is not as easily accessible as it was before. I should like to request that

members who have identified any problems with accessing information on the website make those difficulties known to the Club so that we can make adjustments to remedy that access where possible.

On a sad note, on the 26th August RVAC hosted a memorial service for long term honorary life member and respected aviator Bill Bennett. At least 300 people squeezed into the Aero Club to commemorate Bill’s life and his contribution to aviation and the Club. I had the great pleasure of being taken up in his Tiger Moth VH-BEN just before Bill retired from flying. I will treasure that flight always. RVAC’s formation team flew past in commemoration as did Lionel Taylor in Bini’s Tiger Moth.

I am sure that Bill would have been most impressed by the turnout and humbled by the words of recognition of his friends, his family and especially his grand children.

Finally members are advised that visitors to the Club must be registered in the Club’s visitors book as this is a condition of our liquor licence. Bar staff have been instructed to question any unfamiliar people to ask if they have signed in. If you bring visitors into the Club please get them to register and sign them in as a visitor prior to purchasing any alcohol.

Stuart RushtonPresident

EDITOR’S NOTES

Stuart Rushton

On a sad note, on the 26th August RVAC hosted a memorial service for long term honorary life member and respected aviator Bill Bennett.

Steve Antunovic

Keep those flyaway stories coming, the response from readers is great and they’d like to see more.... any tales from this year’s Birdsville flyaway?

AVIATION NEWS

Ms Inga Peulich MLC visits the RVACMs Inga Peulich MLC, who represents the South Eastern Metropolitan Region in the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Council, and who is Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Chair of the Environment and Planning Legislation Committee, Deputy Chair of the Environment and Planning References Committee and a member of the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee, visited Moorabbin Airport on Friday 12th August. Ms Peulich inspected the Royal Victorian Aero Club’s facilities with Milton Holmes and was briefed on the Club’s operations and about flying operations at Moorabbin Airport generally.

Ms Peulich is a local resident and is well aware of the impact of Moorabbin operations and community concerns about noise.

“There are a number of issues affecting the Club, airport tenants and operators generally, as well as aviation development in the south-eastern Melbourne corridor,” Ms Peulich said.

Ms Peulich understands the importance and benefits of aviation to Melbourne’s south east and was keen to explore options for reducing the impact on the local community as aviation capacity of the airport grew in line with the Federally approved airport master plan.

Ms Peulich met most of the senior RVAC staff and discussions continued during the afternoon in the Aerobar cafe.

One small step for a CPA...The emailed invitation wasn’t one I was accustomed to receiving from CPA Australia. The normal run of invitations from that august body offer conferences at which one could learn about the latest innovations in accounting standards, so my interest was unexpectedly aroused by the prospect of a cocktail party at which the guest speaker would be Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon!

A few years ago our Club President, Stuart Rushton, one of our Vice-Presidents, Paul Canavan, and Paul’s fellow Young Eagles initiator, Ken Cusack, had their photo taken with the first man to break the sound barrier, Chuck Yeager, when he visited our shores as the guest of honour for the Australian International Airshow at Avalon. The photo is displayed in the Aerobar. I’ve (good-naturedly) never let them forget that it was remiss of them not to call me along for the photo, given my commitment to Young Eagles and my close proximity to their location when the photo-opp occurred.

So I wrote to CPA Australia to plead for an opportunity for a photo with the famous astronaut, citing my involvement with Young Eagles and the very occasional Angel Flight, trying to present myself as worthy, and the near-miss with Chuck Yeager, to arouse their sympathy! They replied that, with hundreds of people attending the seated function, my chances were negligible.

The function was in Sydney on 24th August. Fortunately I was required to work in Sydney that week. Club member Peter Rudin-Brown accompanied me as my guest. After opening remarks by the President of CPA Australia, Neil Armstrong, now over 80 years old, spoke for quite some time, with the audience hanging onto every word. He is a modest man and a wonderful gentleman. Apparently his

thoughts on achieving escape velocity were the same as mine on my first solo: “Oh-oh, now I have to get back!”

Afterwards he was spirited away from us mere mortals. Leaving Peter to make some new friends I explored the less-frequented areas of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre and came upon an escalator guarded by a female gate-keeper. I quickly introduced myself. “You wrote to us, didn’t you?” she responded then, to my delight, said: “Go on then, up you go!”

Wearing the club tie and lapel pin I ascended the escalator with elation. Another gate-keeper advised me not to use my own camera; the official photographer would do the job. Two dozen people were upstairs, waiting their turn to meet the great man in ones & twos. While awaiting my turn I met his manager, Glenn, who was amused by my story and pushed me forward, taking my camera to take a shot as well.

So, Stuart, Paul & Ken, I’ll see your breaker of the sound barrier and raise you the first man to walk on the Moon! And Dad, I know you’ve met a couple of Popes… but you haven’t met the first one!!

Michael Ralph

Yarra Valley Flight TrainingBob Boyd’s official commencement of “Yarra Valley Flight Training” (YVFT) and take over from RVAC Coldstream was effected from 1st August. GA training was temporarily suspended for one week to allow for transition of operations whilst the RA training continued.

The Tecnam ownership remains with the RVAC but aircraft will be online with YVFT. Any previous RVAC member privileges no longer apply to this aircraft.

Congratulations & best wishes to Bob Boyd and the YVFT.

CLUB NEWS Got a news item or story to contribute to Plane Talk? Call Steve on 0407 146596 or email planetalk@ rvac.com.au


- AIRMAIL

100th Birthday Hi Steve,

I refer to your article in Plane Talk re the up coming 100th year for the best training organisation in Aus.

My first thought was an air show, a very big and exciting air show, one that brings out the proud history of the Club.

I am in my 48th year (as at June) and have seen many changes and I think the occasion should spell out clearly all our achievements and contributions to the aviation industry. I think also our involvement with the aircraft industry in Australia should make up a big part of the occasion.

For example, the enormous contribution that CAC and GAF made from the late 30’s to the late 80’s. Many of the aircraft types should be at the show and definitely flyable. Types like the Beaufort, the Wackett CA6 (if there is still one around), Wirraway, Mustang, Winjeel, Vampire, the Sabre (as I used to test their engines), the brilliant Machi if there is one still airworthy and other machines. Many people in Royal Vic have been involved directly or indirectly with the industry over many years either as part of the manufacture or pilot and training.

Literally thousands of men and women have gone though our doors and many have gone on to the RAAF and heavy transport so the RAAF should take a major part in the celebrations and I reckon Qantas should show some might as well. It should be fascinating to the public and promote our club wherever possible.

You are right though, it needs lots of planning.

All the best,

Paul Moran From the Tower

From the TowerGood Morning,

I have noted a number of instances of aircraft stopping on Runway 31 Left after landing and switching to Ground frequency whilst still occupying the runway.

This often occurs just south east of the intersection of RWY 31L and RWY 35L.

Tower expectation is:

• Youwillvacatethelandingrunwayas soon as practicable

• YouwillremainonTowerfrequency untilvacating

• Youwillnotstopontherunwayunless authorisedtodoso.

I accept that the vast majority are doing the right thing however, there appears to be a growing percentage of pilots who may be unsure.

I also accept that some of these misunder-standings may come from non-local pilots.

In the interest of smooth operations at Moorabbin, would you please ensure this reminder is distributed to pilots within your organisation.

We continue to welcome Students to visit the tower as part of their training experience. Please call me if you would like to arrange a visit or discuss operations.

Regards,

Paul Sleep Unit Tower Supervisor, Moorabbin Tower



____________________________________________________________________________________ROYAL VICTORIAN AERO CLUB

Moorabbin Airport, Mentone, Vic. 3194 Australia. ACN 004 128 232 Telephone (03) 8586 7777 Fax (03) 9587 5085 email [email protected] – www.rvac.com.au

ROYAL VICTORIAN AERO CLUB

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with Article 55 of the Club’s Articles of Association, the 85th Annual General Meeting of Members of the Royal Victorian Aero Club will be held in the Club House, Moorabbin Airport, Mentone, on Wednesday, 26th October, 2011 at 8.00 p.m.

ORDINARY BUSINESS

1. To confirm the Minutes of the 84th Annual General Meeting. 2. To receive the Annual Report of the Committee and Auditor’s Report. 3. To receive and consider the Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June, 2011. 4. To elect Committee Members to fill four vacancies.

In accordance with Articles 85 and 86, Messrs. R. J. Sibly, R. A. Gower and P. B. Canavan retire by rotation. In addition Mr. S. N. Owen retires in accordance with Article 103, having been co-opted to the committee on 15/12/2010.

5. To transact any other business, of which due notice has been given.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE 31st August 2011.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Nominations are called from eligible members for election to fill the above four vacancies. Nominations must be submitted on a form available from the Office and be signed by the candidate and also by two nominating members. The candidate must also qualify to act as a director under the Corporations Act and, if elected, be willing to sign forms consenting to act as a director and to give notice of any material personal interests.

Correctly completed nomination forms must be received at the Office on or before 27th September 2011. If more than four nominations are received, a postal ballot will be held.

P R HOBSON (Returning Officer) NOTES

• Only Flying, Life and Honorary Life Members are entitled to attend and vote at Annual General Meetings. All other members are invited to attend as observers.

• A Member entitled to attend and vote, is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on the Member’s behalf. A proxy must be a member also. A form of instrument of proxy is detailed in Article 78, but others to the same effect are valid. All must be in writing. The instrument of proxy must be deposited at the Secretary’s office at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting. If the instrument of proxy is signed under power of attorney, the power of attorney or proof thereof to the satisfaction of the Committee must also be deposited with the instrument of proxy.


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To all members and Hirers of aircraft. At times when we fly aircraft, things don’t always go according to plan. There have been incidents where Flaps or undercarriage may inadvertently be deployed above the speed recommended by the manufacturer’s specifications. This can occur when a pilot accidently knocks the flap position lever or may not be conscious of the speed the aircraft is travelling when selecting gear. This is a

factor of life when flying.

However, as there is a possibility the aircraft may have been overstressed in this situation, it is mandatory and very important that an entry is entered in the Endorsement section of the Maintenance Release, so no further flying is conducted on that particular aircraft until the Engineers have had a chance to rectify the fault.

A verbal communication to another member of staff or employee is not sufficient as there is no guarantee the aircraft will not fly again in time before the word gets out.

Please take into consideration the Safety of the Aircraft and the Occupants who may fly that aircraft following your flight and what could possibly occur should the aircraft have been overstressed.

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VALE LESLIE WILLIAM (BILL) BENNETT

Royal Victorian Aero Club – Member Update

Dear Members,

In case you have not already heard, we very much regret to advise that Bill Bennett died last Sunday morning. At the request of his family, the service to celebrate his life is to be held at the Club this Friday 26th at 2.00 p.m.

Bill had a long career in Aviation after learning to fly in Tiger Moths at Moorabbin in the 1950’s. This included instructing at Coldstream where he was the first Instructor when Schutts established an aerodrome there in 1962. He then later went to Peninsula Aero Club, Tyabb and became their CFI between 1968 – 1973. In latter years he was an Aviation Insurance Agent and salesman and for many years conducted a Joy Flight business at Moorabbin in his beloved Tiger Moth VH-BEN.

Bill had been a member of the Aero Club for 54 years and was an Honorary Life Member. Not only was he well known to many club members, he was also widely known and respected through the Moorabbin Aviation community and beyond. A regular attendee at MG Car Club rallies, Bill drove a faithfully restored MG TC which was a familiar sight at Moorabbin Airport.

With a wide circle of friends from all walks of life it was always difficult with Bill to tell where the fun stopped and work started – he seemed to have a happy knack of combining them both somehow.

HORSHAM AERO CLUB (HAC)

FLY-IN & 50TH ANNIVERSARY22nd & 23rd October, 2011

DC3 Flight – Essendon to Horsham Return The HAC is organising to get the DC3 to our Fly-in, people interested in attending our Fly-in to come in style on the DC3 from Essendon Airport. The cost of the Flight is fixed @ $450 pp return flight, minimum of 24 passengers required.

For information on the DC3 go to: www.ausjet.com.au

For expressions of interest contact Marty: [email protected] or Ph. 03-9379 6999 A.S.A.P.

There will be a Hangar Dinner (3 course meal $30pp) Saturday Night to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, all welcome.

Bring a swag and camp at the airfield or Motels are available in Horsham (transport will be available in & out of Horsham), we recommend our sponsors:

• GoldenGrainMotorInnHorsham,Ph:03-53824741 www.goldengrain.bestwestern.com.au

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For further information re our Fly-in go to www.hac.net.au or Phone: Gary 0408 519 956 or John 0427 810 236

FAREWELL TO: LESLIE WILLIAM (BILL) BENNETT PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY 21/08/2011


The “Dawn Patrol Memorial Fly-Past” is held on a Sunday morning closest to 15th September, the anniversary of

the zenith of one of the greatest aerial battles of our time, the “Battle of Britain”, which occurred during the Summer of 1940. Whilst the event commemorates the “Battle of Britain”, it has become a Memorial Flight for all aviators who have made the “Supreme Sacrifice” in all theatres of war.

The Royal Vic Aero Club has hosted the “Dawn Patrol” annually since its inception in 1980. Initiated by Dr Paul Matthews, himself a pilot and club member, he gathered together a number of club pilots to fly over the Shrine of Remembrance to pay tribute to fallen aviators. Since that first dawn flight the “Dawn Patrol” has continued to grow in popularity and is now an important annual event on the Club’s calendar.

Every year, at first light on a set date in September, a large number of aircraft of various types depart Moorabbin Airport in stream formation at approximately twenty-second intervals. The planned route takes the aircraft over the Shrine of Remembrance on St Kilda Road, along the Yarra River to Westgate Bridge, over Point Cook Aerodrome (the birthplace of the RAAF) and Avalon Airport, returning to Moorabbin Airport via Port Phillip Heads, Mount Martha and Frankston.

Thanks to all involved in making this event happen and particularly the sponsors who generously support the Dawn Patrol.

Sponsors:

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sePtemBer 18th 2011 is the 32nD running of the royal victorian aero cluB’s “Dawn Patrol”


Patrol No.

Rego Aircraft Taxi Time

Name TAS

MOORABBIN

01 VH-UAJ Beech E95 Travelair 5:45 Dobson, Andrew

160

02 VH-MYD Beechcraft BE-55D Baron

5:45 Charlett, John

185

03 VH-SRS Cirrus SR-22 5:45 Carter, Stewart

185

06 VH-LJR P68-C Partenavia 5:48 Esmaeili, Milad

150

07 VH-ILM P68-C Partenavia 5:48 Van Der Burght, Patrick

150

08 VH-NCE Piper PA44-180 Seminole

5:48 Wool, Gavin

150

10 VH-VVT Cessna CT210G 5:50 Taggart, Tony

145

12 VH-PXD Piper PA28-235B Cherokee

5:51 Chamberlain, Ian

135

13 VH-SGE Piper P28R Arrow 5:51 Canavan, Paul

130

14 VH-CVU Piper P28R Arrow 5:51 Kite, Jamie

130

15 VH-LSP Cessna C172 5:52 Klestadt, Geoff

125

17 VH-MQA NZ Aerospace CT-4 5:53 Hulley, Chris

120

18 VH-MRX Piper P28A Archer 5:53 Greenwood, Kerin

120

19 VH-NBE Piper P28A Archer 5:53 Ralph, Michael

120

21 VH-VCF Alpha 160A 5:55 Antunovic, Steve

110

23 VH-YMT Maule MKT-7-180A 5:56 Gordon, Jeff

105

25 VH-LWX Cessna C172 5:56 Lester. Monty

105

26 VH-RLG Cessna C172 5:56 Michaelson, Patrick

105

29 VH-BZE Piper PA28-161 Warrior

5:56 Hulley, Steve

105

30 VH-LBL Piper PA28-161 Warrior

5:56 Bright, Robert

105

31 VH-JIO Piper PA28-161 Warrior

6:00 Morton, Gary

105

32 VH-RQM Piper P28A Warrior 6:00 O’Connor, Michael

105

33 VH-RQM Piper P28A Warrior 6:00 Roisetter, Robin

105

34 VH-TPW Piper PA28-161 Warrior

6:00 Sibly, John 105

35 VH-RXW Piper P28A Warrior 6:00 Millar, Brett 105

38 VH-MTS Piper P22A Tri-Pacer

6:05 Fanning, Deborah

100

COLDSTREAM

39 VH-PXG PA32-300 Piper Cherokee Six

(C) Boyd, Bob

130

40 VH-CMZ Cessna 172 (C) Whelan, Anthony

105

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Cribb was already a veteran of more than 70 missions when he returned to operations in May 1944 to fly the Lancaster.

He attacked targets in the run-up to D-Day, often acting as the master bomber directing the main force against rail yards and gun emplacements.

In July he was put in command of the newly-formed No 582 Squadron and flew 16 daylight sorties in support of the Normandy landings. On July 18 he was the deputy master bomber when more than 1,000 aircraft pulverised the German panzer divisions in front of Montgomery’s stalled army at Caen.

Cribb also controlled more than 700 bombers which attacked the V-1 sites before the bombing campaign resumed its efforts against major oil targets in Germany.

On October 3 he was master bomber for the attack on the sea walls of Walcheren Island. Coastal gun batteries dominated the approaches to the important port of Antwerp; the aim was to breach the walls and flood the island, most of which was reclaimed polder below sea level.

As the first to arrive at the head of 252 Lancasters, he orbited the target and directed eight separate waves of bombers, correcting the aiming point with flares and markers to widen the initial breach. The sea poured in, forcing the German defenders to abandon their carefully prepared positions. Cribb was the last to leave the target after a brilliantly controlled attack, which allowed Canadian ground forces to capture the island and open Antwerp to the Allies. Newspapers hailed the achievement with the headline “RAF sinks an island”.

On promotion to group captain at the age of 25, Cribb was appointed to command the Pathfinder airfield at Little Staughton in Bedfordshire, and shortly afterwards he was awarded a Bar to an earlier DSO. Frustrated at being desk-bound, he flew unofficially on a number of operations. On April 24 1945 he learned that a force of Lancasters was to bomb Hitler’s Bavarian retreat at Berchtesgaden, but the Lancaster squadron on his airfield was stood down.

Determined not to miss this final attempt to eliminate Hitler, Cribb commandeered a Lancaster and some bombs and made up a crew from the senior executives on his station. He took off at dawn, catching up with the main force as it was approaching the target. He dropped his bombs and obtained an excellent aiming point photograph.

Anxious to get back to Britain before anyone realised what he had had been up to, Cribb returned on a direct route at top speed — but to no avail. Air Vice-Marshal Donald Bennett, head of the Pathfinder Force, had tried to contact him and his deputy, only to be told that they were airborne on “a 10-hour navigation exercise”. It was said that, when he learned the truth, Bennett “hit the roof”.

The son of a wool merchant, Peter Henry Cribb was born in the Yorkshire Dales on September 28 1918 and educated at Prince Henry Grammar School, Otley, before gaining a cadetship to the RAF College, Cranwell, where he trained as a pilot.

Cribb joined No 58 Squadron to fly the Whitley bomber, and on the outbreak of war flew convoy patrols before the squadron reverted to the bombing role. He was involved in attacks on German-occupied airfields in Norway and Denmark.

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AIR COMMODORE PETER CRIBB

Air Commodore Peter Cribb, who has died aged 92, was one of the most successful and gallant master bombers of the Pathfinder Force; he flew more than 100 wartime operations, including one when he made an unauthorised raid on Hitler’s retreat at Berchtesgaden.

Air Commodore Peter Cribb

WWII Master Bomber


The Young Eagles Victoria is an initiative of the Royal Victorian Aero Club to introduce young people into the world of aviation.

A unique way of introducing young people to the exhilaration and freedom of flight and dedicated to providing a motivational aviation experience for the younger generation.

The program is open to boys and girls aged 12 - 17 years.

For full details and how to register, go to the clubs website: http://www.rvac.com.au/young-eagles or Phone: (03) 9580 0088

Young Eagles

AIR COMMODORE PETER CRIBB

Following the German blitz into the Low Countries, he bombed road and rail systems being used to transport reinforcements, and during a hectic period in June he flew numerous sorties in support of the British Expeditionary Force. After completing 25 operations he was rested.

In December 1941 Cribb was promoted to squadron leader and joined the RAF’s first Halifax squadron, No 35, as a flight commander. He attacked major industrial targets in Germany before turning his attention to the German battleship Tirpitz, which was at anchor in a fjord near Trondheim.

Bad weather and a smoke screen severely hampered the low-level attack and the force returned the following day. As he approached in poor visibility, Cribb’s Halifax hit the sea and the tail wheel was ripped off. After he had landed the intelligence officer asked him at what height he had delivered his attack. Cribb replied: “I don’t know. The altimeter reads in feet, not fathoms.”

Cribb flew on the first “Thousand Bomber” raid, against Cologne on the night of May 30 1942, and on the attacks on Essen and Bremen that followed. Shortly afterwards he was awarded a DFC.

No 35 became one of the founder squadrons of the Pathfinders, and Cribb — who was rated an “exceptional” pilot — flew on the first raid mounted by the new force when he attacked Flensburg on the night of August 18/19 1942. He went on to attack the heavily defended targets in the Ruhr, often returning with his Halifax damaged by enemy gunfire. By January 1943 he had completed 60 operations and was awarded his first DSO .

During this period he shared a bleak Nissen hut with his Canadian colleague, “Shady” Lane. The winter of 1942-43 was especially cold, and both men were anxious to avoid being the last into bed, and thus responsible for switching out the lights. Eventually Cribb circumvented this problem by shooting them out instead with his .38 revolver. Due to the cold and an alcoholic haze, he frequently missed. In the morning his batman would wake him with a cup of tea and inquire: “Shall I reload, sir?”

Cribb was given command of the Bomber Development Unit, working closely with the eminent scientist RV Jones to develop new bombing, navigation and electronic countermeasure aids. He frequently flew on operations unofficially to test new equipment and tactics. In May 1944 he returned to the Pathfinder Force to start a third tour of operations.

In May 1945 he left for Ceylon, from where he flew Liberators on mercy missions to drop food and medical supplies to the PoW camps spread across the Far East. He served in India and commanded the airbase at Peshawar during the difficult period of Indian Partition.

After a period with Coastal Command and at the Air Ministry, on technical intelligence duties, he served at HQ Bomber Command, responsible for operational plans and policy at a time when the V-bombers were entering service. He was appointed CBE.

In 1957 Cribb was sent to Germany, where he commanded three fighter stations and took every opportunity to fly the Meteor and Hunter fighters. In 1961, on promotion to air commodore, he served in Aden as the senior air staff officer, having responsibility for operations in the Radfan and along the Yemen border.

Two years at the MoD left him disillusioned with the Wilson government’s defence cuts, and disdainful of “the ponderous bureaucratic existence in Whitehall”. Accordingly, he resigned in 1967.

Cribb moved with his family to Western Australia, where he was manager of one of the state’s first giant iron ore mines before starting his own business in Perth. He was active as a Rotarian, magistrate and charity worker.

A keen sportsman in his youth, Cribb played rugby for the Yorkshire Wanderers, once breaking his nose during a warm-up match against the All Blacks. In later life he was a blue-water yachtsman and game fisherman. A modest man, he never spoke of his wartime experiences unless pressed to do so and then only to relate the episodes he had found amusing.

Peter Cribb died on June 20. He married, in 1949, Vivienne Perry, who survives him with their three sons.

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Heading north-east, the mountains really begin not long

after crossing Lake Eildon. Tiger country as far as you can see, even from seven or eight thousand feet. Leaving Coldstream that morning on a privately-booked flight with my instructor, we passed over the hills ringing the Yarra Valley and headed out, crossing the Cathedral Range — that low but striking escarpment

running north-south with the Maroondah Highway alongside it. It’s not named on charts, or even shown very clearly in hypsometric tinting, but after many drives past it on the highway over the years, it’s a landmark I find hard to miss. It was October, the fields were all lush green, and Lake Eildon’s many arms stretched back up the valleys to finally reclaim ground long lost to the drought. The cloud drew closer after the lake, and looking down through the gaps I continued searching for landmarks: the top of Mt Buller just visible through a clearing with its last few patches of snow, then nothing clear to me for a while.

I was lucky enough to be ‘co-pilot’, practising my navigation skills (which were then still rudimentary) in between taking plenty of photos. Ridge after rugged ridge passed underneath until, as the cloud thinned ahead, the fading snow atop Victoria’s highest mountains came into view. There are numerous peaks close in height, so it’s hard to tell exactly which is which when you’re right overhead the area, but pretty soon we passed between Rocky Valley Reservoir and a beautifully snow-dusted Mt Bogong.

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before we crossed the dark, winding thread of the Murray River. The gods had smiled on us! The sky was mostly clear now, the air was smooth, and the snow on this sunburnt country’s highest mountains shone brightly as we continued towards them, making for a spectacular view. Nearing the Murray, I could make out the Alpine Way snaking its path southbound around the hillsides, and where it turns sharply to the east at its closest point to the river. Soon after, we passed right between Thredbo and the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, on our way to Jindabyne. We were so incredibly fortunate to have such a clear few moments, and especially, to be able to see the tops of those temperamental mountains in all their springtime glory.

It’s not a completely level strip at Jindabyne, and with mountains to the west and undulating ground on the other sides, landing takes a bit of care, but with the circuit ringing the town and just skimming the edge of Lake Jindabyne, it was a lovely place to arrive at on a nice day! We got out and had a chat with our passengers before they left, and I noticed that despite the great view coming in, on the ground you can’t see very far at all. Standing by the plane, stretching our legs and taking in our surroundings before the trip back, we glanced across the runway to a low hill to see a mob of kangaroos hopping along it at full speed, only to disappear over the hilltop a few seconds later. I still regret having left my camera in the plane for those brief moments!

On Australia Day this year I went along on an Angel Flight to Corryong, over much the same route. I’ve been there on three holidays in the last few years and it’s an area I’ve become very fond of, in the Murray Valley with stunning views to the Snowy Mountains. That day was a mixed bag of weather: mild and cloudy down south, but sunny and hot north of the ranges.

The north-east of Victoria is such a beautiful area to see from either air or road, with varied scenery and full waterways (that are very easy to navigate by as they’re now the same shapes as on the maps!), and I’m looking forward to going there on my own trip sometime soon.

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MORE KULULA AIRLINES

Remember Kulula Airlines, the low-cost South-African airline with head office situated in Johannesburg that doesn’t take

itself too seriously. Here are a few more communication examples that have been used by the airline staff.

“Thank you for flying Kulula. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride.”

As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Durban Airport, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: “Whoa, big fella. WHOA!”

After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in the Karoo, a flight attendant on a flight announced: “Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted.”

From a Kulula employee: “Welcome aboard Kulula 271 to Port Elizabeth. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don’t know how to operate one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public unsupervised.”

Meagan Drum provides some more communication examples from the unique Kulula Airlines

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The Aero Bar & Bistro Operating HoursLunch: Wednesday – Sunday, 11.00am – 3.00pm

Dinner: Wednesday – Saturday, 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Reservations to be made directly with John & the team on 03 9580 0069.

Friday Nights at the Aero BarHello members of the RVAC. Our Members key draw at the time of writing is $400.00 because a few weeks ago Greg Smith happened to be in the Bar on Friday night 19th August, when his numbers came out. He won a cool $1000.00 for just being there.

The members whose numbers were drawn out are as follows:

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24/6 906 John Boothey Observer $1000.00

1/7 381 Thomas Loveless Flying $1000.00

8/7 305 Ken Devos Flying $1000.00

15/7 283 Peter Bird Country $1000.00

22/7 702 Dominic Serong Flying $1000.00

29/7 367 James Walsh Flying $1000.00

5/8 827 A. Ammar Flying $1000.00

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19/8 707 Greg Smith Flying $1000.00

Present: Won $1000.00

26/8 485 Reg Relf. Observer $250.00

2/9 022 D. Rubinstien. Life $300.00

9/9 164 Daryl Robertson. Flying $350.00

What a pity these members weren’t at the Club?

So, where should you be at 7.00pm on Friday nights so you can will big money and also win a great meat tray or bottle of wine or maybe a Sexy land or Coles voucher?

In the AEROBAR, of course.

Allan“Pud”Pullen

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Members UpdateAre you receiving your weekly Members Update?

If not, please contact [email protected] to confirm your email address. This ensures you receive all up-to-date information on Club news and activities.

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Prov. Flying Smith, David

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April 2011

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Theory courses conducted at the RVAC club rooms include:

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IREX Theory

Diploma in Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations)

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Next Competition Sunday 2nd October – The Mystery CompetitionThe Medley competition had perfect weather and it was noticed plenty of smiles. It was an interesting sorte as it combined under the hood flying, steep turns and streamer cutting. Of course there was that wonderful spot landing at the end which we have all come to expect and love. This comp was held at the end of August instead of the first Sunday in September to allow families to enjoy Father’s Day.

Now the next competition is the 2nd last for the year, and is the Mystery Comp. It is designed to give all the flight colours a decent chance to even up. As the name suggests, I obviously can’t tell you what it is going to be till it gets much closer, but you can rest assured that it will be a fun day and will hopefully level the playing field and give all a fighting chance.

See you all on the 2nd October,

Leon DeutschActing Competitions Chairman

CLUB FLYING COMPETITIONS

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The Young Eagles Victoria is an initiative of the Royal Victorian Aero Club to introduce young people into the world of aviation.

A unique way of introducing young people to the exhilaration and freedom of flight and dedicated to providing a motivational aviation experience for the younger generation.

The program is open to boys and girls aged 12 - 17 years.

For full details and how to register, go to the clubs website: http://www.rvac.com.au/young-eagles or Phone: (03) 9580 0088

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Find the words listed and mark by running a line through the word or drawing a continuous line around the whole word. Have fun and if you have ideas for our cross word puzzle or find the word challenge, feel free to contribute by emailing to the Editor.

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‘We Love to Communicate to give you the best style that will suit you & your Lifestyle.’We also Specialise in Flawless Modern/Natural Make up Artistry for all Occasions!We are located: 123 Bluff Road, Black Rock Vic 3193*5km from Moorabbin Airport Please Call for a free consultation or booking on: 9533 1200{Mention the Magazine on your visit & receive a 10% discount on hair services & products.}

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Red Baron Adventures Offer to all RVAC members.

Flying to Bankstown or visiting Sydney?

Short, Medium or Long term Hangarage at Bankstown Airport at a top hangar facility. Close to runways with easy access, friendly staff to help with your aircraft if needed. Access to flight lounge, internet for flight planning, meeting of passengers or friends.Members of the RVAC visiting Sydney are offered a 10% discount on their first flight with us if they wish to do any flying while in Sydney.Hangar 109 Drover Rd Bankstown AirportPH: +61 2 9791 0643 e: [email protected]

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2nd Club Flying Competition (Moorabbin)

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Nov. 1st Melbourne Cup Day BBQ

13th Fun Flight

20th Young Eagles Victoria

26th Competition Trophies Presentation Dinner


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Plane Talk is a controlled circulation to all members of the Aero Club in Australia. Readership is estimated to be around 3,000 readers per issue.

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To advertise with Plane Talk:Email:[email protected] or call Steve Antunovic on 0407 146 596


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The Royal Victorian Aero Club can trace its history back to 1914 when it was formed by Army officers being taught to fly. It was incorporated in 1926.

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