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Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:22 pm

Papua pilot and pax taken hostage, aircraft burned

Thoughts for the pilot and pax. The region is legendary for the air service to remote communities.

https://observerid.com/susi-air-pilot-and-passengers-taken-hostage-by-tpnpb-opm/

https://voi.id/en/amp/251883
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Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:25 pm

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Man! Hope they get home safe


Also reminds me I need to install that old CUCV rifle rack in my 185
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Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:30 pm

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What a shame. That half of the island has been a shit show as far back as I can remember.
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Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:54 pm

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Sadly, since 1961 when Indonesia overran the newly independent West Papua. The Pauan’s have been fighting for independence every since.
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Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:48 pm

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Things aren't getting any better for the NZ pilot that was flying for an Indonesian airline: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/philip-mehrtens-west-papua-national-liberation-rebels-new-guinea-jungle-b1059323.html
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