Served 13 years with the New Zealand Air force initially as an aircraft engineer then as a Flight Engineer on C-130H aircraft. Vietnam operations 1967-1969, 30 years as a Flight Engineer with Air New Zealand on L188C, DC8, DC10 and B747 aircraft. Retired in 1999 but continued my aviation passion with my Private flying. I am involved in several ex-military organizations and volunteer welfare work in my local community.