Eric Paton interview about early planes he flew and worked on.

Maker and role
Eric Paton, Interviewee
 Production date
1980s

Object detail

Accession number
06/097/158
Maker
Eric Paton
Description
Colour videocassette tape of Eric Paton interviewed by unknown interview. Interview features Eric Paton seated in a arm chair discussing aviation subjects, including:
Walsh Brothers and friends
Logan boat builder
Construction
Bob Johnson
ABCD boats - D was faulty
George Bolt
Avro 504K from Government converted to floats
Supermarine aircraft and Whangarei service
Boeing 2
Boeing Corporation visit
Walsh Flying boats not in the North Head tunnels
Avro maintenance
Pigeon post
Parachutist Avro
Rescue from boat via Supermarine
Leo and Vivian Walsh close of business due to lack of funds
Sisters of Leo and Vivian Walsh
Pats of aircraft shown and described
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Paper
Physical description
1 videocassette 42 minutes) : sound , colour ; 1/2 in.
Collection
Paton-Wolfenden Collection
Credit line
Eric Paton. 1980s. Eric Paton interview about early planes he flew and worked on., 06/097/158. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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