MISSION 312 - DENILIQUIN / ESSENDON / DENILIQUIN

SUBSEQUENT TRIP (15th and 16th Angel flights).

Six year old Ford Te Nahu from Deniliquin was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in August 2004 and needs to travel to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne to undergo chemotherapy on a regular basis.

The family faces regular stays in Melbourne so Ford can receive the necessary treatment.

It was time for yet another trip to Melbourne for chemotherapy.

Read about a previous flight for Ford (M300)
 


Mike McFarlane - Pilot


Simon Armstrong - Pilot Helper

Angel flight 1 by Mike McFarlane
Previous missions for Mike - M91 AF1, M104 AF2, M110 AF1, M140 AF2, M182 AF1, M192 AF1.

Unfortunately a last minute change to the family's situation meant Mike made the trip but arrived to learn that the leg had to be cancelled. The mission was rescheduled and Steve Tsimos picked up Angel flight 1. Mike was assisted by Simon Armstrong, a pilot helper.


Steven Tsimos - Pilot

Angel flight 2 by Steven Tsimos
Previous missions for Steven - M135 AF2, M165 AF2.

Comment by Steve - "Ford and mum Corinne were wonderful passengers and the flight was uneventful. Ford was an excellent co-pilot although his refusal to wear headphones made communication with him during flight very difficult.

We all wish him well with his treatment and I look forward to the next opportunity of flying with them again. "
   

Earth Angel duties performed by the Leukaemia Foundation
Earth Angel duties performed by Leukaemia Foundation Volunteer Drivers (LF's 24th mission)


Laurie Phillips - Pilot


Michael Mees - Earth Angel

 

Angel flight 3 by Laurie Phillips
Previous missions for Laurie - M35 AF1&2, M45 AF1&2, M165 AF1.

Comment by Laurie - "The flight was unfortunately very long for the passengers due to head winds of 25 knots but they held up very well. Overall a tiring but pleasing flight (except for the 40 degree heat)."