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King of the Outback Skies!

22 Nov, 2025

Many of you will know Kerry Slingsby or at least know of him, as he was indeed once King of the Outback Skies - a legend. The documentary of the same name aired on TV in 1998, but has since been sitting unavailable due to copyright laws on a dusty shelf in Canberra at the National Film & Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA). So in late 2018, I was determined to get this important historical footage of Outback Australia to the public...

Flying High Across the Top End: The Story of ‘The Flying Vet’

31 Oct, 2025

Step back in time with The Flying Vet , a fascinating documentary that follows David Bradley and his wife Susan, operators of the world’s largest veterinary practice. From their tiny Cessna flying out of Kununurra, David served cattle stations across northern Australia, with David being an integral part of the fight against TB in the Top End. The film captures breathtaking aerial shots, raw and authentic stock work, and plenty of...

Where mustering pilots are born!

28 Feb, 2025

This is the 'Snoopy Performance' at the 1990 Royal Easter Show in Sydney Australia - back when entertainment was just that! You will never get to see acts like this anymore. An incredible mustering pilot display of precision skill & experienced flying in a Jet Ranger by an excellent Australian Army pilot! Equally skilled (and brave) is Steve, the fella on the ground! Originally published July 2021

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