Qantas DH84 VH-URV PNG accident 1951 - Book query

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Qantas DH84 VH-URV PNG accident 1951 - Book query

Postby Tony P » Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:12 pm

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Does anyone recall the title of a book that describes the crash of DH84 VH-URV that was operating for Qantas? The aircraft crashed in 1951 in PNG at a place called Yarramunda. Apparently there is a photo of the crash site. The book would be over 20 years old. A friend is asking if anyone has the photo or would know what the book is called. Apparently it has "Gold" in the title and might be about Qantas operations in PNG. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: Qantas DH84 VH-URV PNG accident 1951 - Book query

Postby VH-WAL » Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:03 pm

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Re: Qantas DH84 VH-URV PNG accident 1951 - Book query

Postby Tony P » Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:23 pm

Thanks Wally

Apparently that is not it. I don't have the book to confirm though.

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Re: Qantas DH84 VH-URV PNG accident 1951 - Book query

Postby VH-WAL » Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:33 pm

if its a book about png aviation sinclair was likely to have written it.. he has at least 4 books published. I had them all then sold them off decluttering years ago
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Re: Qantas DH84 VH-URV PNG accident 1951 - Book query

Postby Ansett A330 » Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:51 pm

VH-WAL wrote:.. he has at least 4 books published.


The above plus the three Balus books?

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDe ... 3-_-title7

Probably in Volume 1 as it's referenced here :

http://www.goodall.com.au/australian-av ... on-pt1.htm
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