Here's a historical Ovambo airlift pic....check out the clothes, fashions...
Did you see the Africair sign on the tail, Mike? Almost looks like somebody painted it onto the foto. Did these airlines realy exist?
I think that question is best left to the likes of CLive Symes..... way before my time....
Forwarded the pic to my dad. Pity he's still scared of the computer, he could give nice input on the old Oranjemund stories. Got him as far as e-mail, so who knows, maybe I'll really get him online one day!
Regarding the "migrants pic" - He says the airline did exist, they were subcontracted by CDM. It was an inbound flight for they have little luggage - he said the outbound flights had more luggage than humans! He also recognizes one of the men, but couldn't remember the name.
Quite a thing to see the men at the end of their contracts . laden with luggage .. its a wonder they did not have a roof carrier on the aircraft .. anyhow they would all bundle in with their luggage .. then one would see the dakota labouring down the runway .. and do an extended and also laboured liftoff from the excess weight it was carrying .. but each time those invincible aircraft would somehow get up into the air .. engines growling away in protest and carry the men safely back to their awaiting families .. Ouch ! just had a moment .. could almost feel their fear as they took off ,, the bumpy flight and yes the relief at landing and the tears of joy at being reunited with their family again ,, they were special people .. gave us so much as kids ..
Yes, there were some good souls. I remember when I was small, "Heino" looked after my Dad's birds when we went on holiday. He taught me how to draw a lot of different animals. Very nice guy.
Quote from: SandyB on June 16, 2008, 07:17:55 PM
Quite a thing to see the men at the end of their contracts . laden with luggage .. its a wonder they did not have a roof carrier on the aircraft .. anyhow they would all bundle in with their luggage .. then one would see the dakota labouring down the runway .. and do an extended and also laboured liftoff from the excess weight it was carrying .. but each time those invincible aircraft would somehow get up into the air .. engines growling away in protest and carry the men safely back to their awaiting families .. Ouch ! just had a moment .. could almost feel their fear as they took off ,, the bumpy flight and yes the relief at landing and the tears of joy at being reunited with their family again ,, they were special people .. gave us so much as kids ..
Kind words Sandy. We loved the Tatis as kids.
Quote from: SandyB on June 16, 2008, 07:17:55 PM
engines growling away in protest
Loved the words Sandy!