Workhorse - E35 - PNG and UN Ops 1987-97 with Paul Nicholas
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Under the Defence of Australia strategy of the 1980s and early 90s, Australia sought to maximise participation in UN operations. Paul 'Pearl' Nicholas (ex CO 36/37SQN) recounts his participation in UN flights to Africa (Ops Solace and Tamar), as well as his time in PNG and on exchange at Pope Air Force Base.
Operations Lagoon (Bougainville), Carmine (Rabaul), Damask (Middle East) and Gemini (Cambodia) are also discussed.
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