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Arthur Field

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As the head of AWA’s Aviation Division, Arthur Field was a highly respected figure known for his approachable and unassuming leadership style. Despite his authority, he was a "straight shooter" who lacked "airs and graces," earning the genuine loyalty of his team as a natural leader. Even in retirement, Field remained dedicated to his profession’s legacy, collaborating with W. Gibbings to meticulously archive the foundational history of the AWA Aviation Division in Australia. For further reading on the evolution of flight communications, explore the archives at Flying Tin.
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The Rise of Civil Aviation in Australia: From Pioneer Airlines to the Post-War Era

  • byArthur Field
  • June 8, 2026
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The Growth of Regional Airlines (1934–1938) The period 1934 to 1938 saw great strides in the progress of…
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The Holyman Family: From the Strait to the Sky

  • byArthur Field
  • May 30, 2026
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How the Holyman family took their seafaring spirit aloft and built the airline that defined an era of…
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Aviation Radio in Australia: The Complete History and Evolution of Aircraft Communications

  • byArthur Field
  • March 23, 2026
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Aviation radio in Australia did not simply improve safety it transformed the nation’s ability to fly vast distances…
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The Kyeema Disaster: Radio, Responsibility, and the 1938 Inquiry

  • byArthur Field
  • March 26, 2026
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Summary The crash of the DC 2 Kyeema VH-UYC in the Dandenong Ranges on 25 October 1938 marked…
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Aviation Radio in Australia: Regulation and Modern Airspace Communication

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  • March 23, 2026
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Introduction By the late twentieth century and into the modern era, aviation radio in Australia had evolved into…
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Aviation Radio in Australia: Modernisation and VHF Communication

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  • March 23, 2026
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Introduction As aviation entered the modern era, radio communication systems in Australia underwent significant technological and operational transformation.…
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Aviation Radio in Australia: Network Expansion and Operational Maturity

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  • March 23, 2026
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Introduction As Australian aviation expanded beyond its pioneering years, the role of aviation radio evolved from experimental communication…
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Aviation Radio History in Australia: The Origins of Aircraft Communication

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  • June 25, 2026
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Introduction Aviation radio has played a defining role in the development of safe and reliable flight, particularly in…
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Holyman Airways D.H.86 aircraft

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  • May 30, 2026
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The Creation of Navigation Services in Australia The early chapters of the ”Continuing Story of the Aviation Department”…
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