West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Friday 31 December 1948, page 8


PLANES' BAD LUCK A chapter of incidents late yesterday prevented some Rottnest holidaymakers from returning to Perth by air. Yesterday's strong breeze demanded a great use of aircraft brakes and the pressure of the compressed air brakes of Ansons of Airlines (W.A.) Ltd., diminished. The first incident occurred at Guildford airport when a Rottnest-bound plane was on the runway. The pilot found that the brakes needed attention in the interests of safety. This done, the plane flew to Rottnest and back but another defect was then discovered. A second Anson flew to Rottnest but the pilot reported that it would have to remain there temporarily because of diminished brake pressure. Meanwhile, the first Anson had been adjusted and it was sent from the hangar to carry the passengers of the %grounded plane. Preparing to take-off on the Guildford runway, it burst a tyre. Darkness intervened before the flight could be resumed. Another Anson will leave early today to cope with' the situation.