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This
remarkable aerial view of the Ansett apron was taken on 18 November
1971. Not only can photographer Wal Nelowkin tell us exactly when it
was taken but he can also tell us the identity of the camera aircraft!
The photo was taken during the post-assembly test flight of Army Kiowa
A17-003 which was assembled at the nearby Bell Helicopter facility.
DC-9 VH-CZF in the foreground still carries the original Ansett-ANA
livery in which it was delivered. The other DC-9, VH-CZI, has been repainted
in the new Ansett livery. Ansett-ANA became Ansett Airlines of Australia
on 1 November 1968 and the terminal has been rebranded accordingly.
The long grey building in the background was occupied by the Department
of Civil Aviation. The Flight Briefing office was located through the
double doors at the right of the building. The hangar at extreme right
is the Ansett Freight terminal.
Photo: Wal Nelowkin |