Bob Struthers. 1969

1969

On the last day of the Auckland Provincials at Matamata the task was Matamata/Te Kuiti and return. It was a great thermal day and a climb to 5000ft
Just after crossing the start line put me over the Cambridge hills and well on the way. Playing safe, I flew slowly and stayed as high as I could and in due course, Te Awamutu and Otorohanga drifted by. I arrived over Te Kuiti at 3500ft, did a few chandelles and somewhat reluctantly decided to land at the airfield in order to qualify for my Silver C Distance and thus complete the badge. My retrieve crew had trailed me down and arrived a few minutes later.

Bob Struthers

(Nov. newsletter)




This photo was of an earlier attempt from Bob Shewry's farm at Moki Road, Tahora.  Bob landed near the Marco school, more than impressed by the rather sharp country he was flying over.



Rigging the Olympia.  Bob Shewry on port wing, Bob Struthers right wing with Harry Smith (L) & Clive Sherman at centre.  Photos by Rob Shewry.