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In Netletter #1470 we published the photograph below that has been posted on the PWA Employees Facebook page by Paul Peron. We wish to thank subscriber Stu Russell who contacted us to advise the the names of the group of pilots and to add a few personal comments: |
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This photo from the 1950’s shows 5 Pacific Western Airlines pilots in Resolute Bay. They are from left to right: Captain Jack Magel, Captain Doug Haney, Captain Robin Mackie, Captain Hank Debarnardo and Captain Ken Rausch. They were a special breed of aviators who flew Ansons, DC-3’s, C- 46’s and other assorted aircraft from the era that were utilized by Pacific Western to help build the Distant Early Warning line across the high arctic in the 1950's. They went on to fly Boeing 737, 727, 707, and/or Lockheed L100 Hercules aircraft throughout their colourful aviation careers. It did not seem right to have a classic 70 year old photo without their names attached; they deserve the recognition. Special thanks to Alan Philpott in Edmonton for assisting with the names. Regards, |
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