On the Step with thatmallardguy

#6 - Part 1: Air Whitsunday founder Kevin Bowe

Episode Summary

Part 1 of 2: Starting one of Australia's most iconic seaplane operations, Air Whitsunday, nearly 50 years ago, Kevin Bowe talks all about his aviation career including bringing the iconic Mallard to Australia.

Episode Notes

Part 1 of 2: Getting a flight on a Sandringham flying boat to Lord Howe Island at an early age sparked a keen interest in seaplanes for Kevin Bowe. After gaining some flight experience in random aviation jobs, Kevin saw an opportunity available in the Whitsunday Islands to start a seaplane company. Taking a chance, Air Whitsunday was airborne taking Kevin on a career long journey into floatplanes and flying boats. Kevin talks about buying airports, importing Mallards and throwing Lake Buccaneers into some tight areas! 

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