1976-82 : Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM was purchased by Nat Map and used for aerial photography and laser terrain profiling operations. 1976-82 : Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM was purchased by Nat Map and used for aerial photography and laser terrain profiling operations. 1976-82 : Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM was purchased by Nat Map and used for aerial photography with a Wild RC9 aerial survey camera as shown here. 1976-82 : Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM was purchased by Nat Map and used for laser terrain profiling operations as shown here. 1977 : Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM overhead Kidson Field. 1977 : Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM taxiing Kidson Field. 1977 : Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM refueling at Kidson Field (L-R) Leon Derkacz, Laurie McLean, Tony Maginn, Paul Wise, Oz Ertok, Pat O'Donohue (contract pilot) and Graeme Lawrence on ladder. 1977 : Alice Springs  - Nomad N22B-25 VH-DNM (front) and Flying Doctor Nomad N24A-38 (rear) VH-DHR. The N24A was a 'stretched' Nomad version. 1982-95 : Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-DRB replaced Nat Map’s Nomad as it was pressurised and more capable. 1982-95 : Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-DRB was capable of flying aerial photography at 25,000 feet with a Wild RC10 aerial survey camera and NF2K driftsight (shown here) for navigation. 1982-95 : Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-DRB was capable of flying aerial photography at 25,000 feet with a Wild RC10 aerial survey camera as shown here. 1982-95 : Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-DRB was capable of flying aerial photography at 25,000 feet with a Wild RC10 aerial survey camera. Camera controller units shown here. 1982-95 : Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-DRB was used for laser terrain profiling with the new generation Pram III system (shown here) at 10,000ft. 1982-95 : Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-DRB replaced Nat Map’s Nomad as it was pressurised and more capable. Winglets were added later to improve aircraft performance. 1978-82 : Cessna 170A VH-CAS was used for map inspection and also spot photography operations by provision for a vertically mounted Hasselblad 70mm camera. 1978-82 : Cessna 170A VH-CAS was used for map inspection and also spot photography operations by provision for a vertically mounted Hasselblad 70mm camera. 1982-87 : Cessna U206F Stationair VH-ESU was used for map inspection and also spot photography operations by provision for a vertically mounted Hasselblad 70mm camera. 1982-87 : Hasselblad 70mm camera installation. 1987-95 : Cessna 337F Super Skymaster VH-JQN was a twin engine aircraft of push-pull configuration. It was purchased to replace the single engine Cessna VH-ESU to increase reliability for remote area operations. VH-JQN was used for map inspection and also spot photography operations by provision for a vertically mounted Hasselblad 70mm camera. 1980-81 : Cessna 402 (VH-BPX) was 'dry' chartered for various aerial photography operations.  1980-81 : Cessna 402 (VH-BPX) was 'dry' chartered for various aerial photography operations.  1982 : Cessna 182Q Skylane II (VH-TRE) was 'dry' chartered for map inspection in the Whyalla-Ceduna area. 1987 : Field inspection of the Bairnsdale map sheet were carried out using a Cessna 337F Super Skymaster (VH-RGB shown here) and later a Partenavia PN68. Both aircraft were 'dry' chartered. 1987 : Field inspection of the Bairnsdale map sheet were carried out using a Cessna 337F Super Skymaster and later a Partenavia PN68 (VH-OBS shown here). Both aircraft were 'dry' chartered. Undated : Bobroff and (possibly) Seton inspect VH-UND a Helio Courier C/STOL aircraft purchased by Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd in the mid-1960s to augment/support their fleet of helicopters. They were used mainly in New Guinea where their STOL qualities stood them in good stead. 1947-1980 : RAAF Supermarine Walrus 11 HD874 Snow Goose was to be engaged in aerial photography and reconnaissance flights over Heard Island. Tied down during a hurricane, it was blown over and wrecked. 1947-1980 : RAAF Supermarine Walrus 11 HD874 Snow Goose was wrecked in high winds. The wreckage was eventually brought back to Australia in 1980 by a National Mapping survey expedition using the Department of Transport’s MV Cape Pillar and its LARC amphibious vehicle (shown here). The Walrus was restored and is now at the RAAF museum at Point Cook, Victoria. 1947-1980 : RAAF Supermarine Walrus 11 HD874 Snow Goose was wrecked in high winds. The wreckage was eventually brought back to Australia in 1980 by a National Mapping survey expedition using the Department of Transport’s MV Cape Pillar and its LARC amphibious vehicle (shown here). The Walrus was restored and is now at the RAAF museum at Point Cook, Victoria. 1947-1980 : RAAF Supermarine Walrus 11 HD874 Snow Goose was wrecked in high winds. The wreckage was eventually brought back to Australia in 1980 by a National Mapping survey expedition using the Department of Transport’s MV Cape Pillar and its LARC amphibious vehicle. This image clearly shows the aircraft's non-standard metal hull. 1960s : Supermarine Seagull V, VH-ALB. Earlier model than the Walrus and while unconfirmed a Seagull V hull may have been used to replace the wooden hull of Walrus II HD874 prior to that aircraft proceeding to Antarctica in December 1947. 1959-60 : Trans Australia Airlines provided two Hiller 12C helicopters (VH-THB and VH-THC) to support ANARE summer operations. VH-THC (shown here) crashed at Ivanoff Head after being caught in strong downward flowing winds. VH-THC was destroyed. 1959-60 : Trans Australia Airlines provided two Hiller 12C helicopters (VH-THB and VH-THC) to support ANARE summer operations. VH-THC crashed at Ivanoff Head after being caught in strong downward flowing winds. VH-THC (shown here post-crash) was destroyed. 1959-60 : Trans Australia Airlines provided two Hiller 12C helicopters (VH-THB and VH-THC) to support ANARE summer operations. VH-THC crashed and the crew were rescued by VH-THB (shown here). 1959-60 : Trans Australia Airlines provided two Hiller 12C helicopters (VH-THB and VH-THC) to support ANARE summer operations. VH-THC crashed and was destroyed. VH-THB returned to Australia as shown here. 1964-65 : Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd. provided three Bell 47G helicopters (VH-UTA, VH-UTB and VH-UTC) – VH-UTB in Antarctica shown here. 1964-65 : Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd. provided three Bell 47G helicopters (VH-UTA, VH-UTB and VH-UTC) – VH-UTC in Antarctica shown here. 1970s : Jayrow's VH-SFS on operations (courtesy John Manning). 1970-71 : Jayrow Helicopters Pty Ltd provided three Hughes 500 helicopters (VH-BLN, VH-BLO and VH-SFS) to support ANARE summer operation including the Prince Charles Mountains. 1972-73 : Forrester Stephen’s Pilatus Porter (VH-FSB) fixed-wing aircraft was used in Antarctica from 1970-71 to 1974-75. 1972-73 : Forrester Stephen’s Pilatus Porter (VH-FSB) fixed-wing aircraft (wings off for transport). Helicopters provided by Jayrow Helicopters Pty Ltd. 1973-74 : ANARE’s summer season was supported by three Hughes 500 helicopters provided by Jayrow Helicopters Pty Ltd, and Forrester Stephen’s Pilatus Porter fixed-wing aircraft (VH-FSB). 1972-73 : Forrester Stephen’s Pilatus Porter (VH-FSB) fixed-wing aircraft in Antarctica. 1973-74 : ANARE’s summer season was supported by three Hughes 500 helicopters (VH-CHD, VH-BLO, VH-BLN shown here) provided by Jayrow Helicopters Pty Ltd. 1973-74 : ANARE’s summer season was supported by three Hughes 500 helicopters provided by Jayrow Helicopters Pty Ltd. 1974-75 : Forrester Stephen’s Pilatus Porter (VH-FSB shown here) was destroyed by strong winds in Antarctica. 1974-75 : Three Hughes 500 helicopters (VH-CHD, VH-BLN and VH-BLO) were provided from Jayrow Helicopters Pty Ltd. 1974-75 : Three Hughes 500 helicopters (VH-CHD, VH-BLN and VH-BLO) were provided from Jayrow Helicopters Pty Ltd. VH-CHD, shown here, was destroyed in an accident. 1975-76 : ANARE’s summer season was supported by a new Pilatus Porter fixed-wing aircraft (VH-FZB) provided by Forester Stephen.  1975-76 : ANARE’s summer season was supported by a new Pilatus Porter fixed-wing aircraft (VH-FZB) provided by Forester Stephen.  1975-76 : ANARE’s summer season was supported by three Hughes 500 helicopters (VH-PMY, VH-BAD, VH-BAG) provided by Vowell Air Services. 1975-76 : ANARE’s summer season was supported by three Hughes 500 helicopters (VH-PMY, VH-BAD, VH-BAG) provided by Vowell Air Services. 1978-79 : Vowell Air Services provided two Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopters (VH-PMR {floats} and VH-PMO). 1979-80: Hughes 500 369D helicopter (VH-TIY) was used to support a National Mapping expedition to Heard Island and McDonald Island that travelled on the Department of Transport’s MV Cape Pillar. 1962 : Bell 47G helicopter (VH-UTN) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and beaconing party positioning work in PNG. 1962 : Bell 47G helicopter (VH-UTN) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and beaconing party positioning work in PNG. 1963 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTJ here at Tovabada Trig) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1963 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTJ here used in roping drill) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1963 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTJ here at Mt Yule Trig) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1963 : VH-UTJ at Mt Kenevi, PNG when occupied by USAF undertaking HIRAN operations. Mt Victoria can be seen on the horizon. 1963 : VH-UTJ at Mt Kenevi (aka Myola by USAF), PNG when occupied by USAF undertaking HIRAN operations. Note sizeable HIRAN mast. 1963 : VH-UTJ at Mt Kenevi, PNG when occupied by USAF undertaking HIRAN operations. 1964 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTG) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1964 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTG) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1964 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTG) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1964 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTG) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1964 : Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter (VH-UTG) chartered from Helicopter Utilities Pty Ltd was used for traverse reconnaissance and observer party positioning work in PNG. 1963-64 : Cessna 185B (VH-BVM) operated by Missionary Aviation Fellowship (Mafair) in PNG, was used for logistical support including aerial dropping of 'storpedeos'. 1963-64 : Cessna 185B (VH-BVM) operated by Missionary Aviation Fellowship (Mafair) in PNG, was used for logistical support including aerial dropping of 'storpedeos'. 1962-64 : ANSETT-M.A.L (Mandated Air Lines) DC3 VH-MAT transported Nat Map men and equipment between major regional centres of PNG. 1963 : USAF RB-50 at Jackson Field, Port Morseby. 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