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Write Brothers

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

A rare archival photo shows the role of the media in aviation…   Thromby Air – Two Nongs Make A Write

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Birth of an Airline

Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

Robert Edward Coli longed to get out of the family business but couldn’t think of another job that would utilise his skills and experience. Nonetheless he sold the company and sought out new ventures. Eventually he started a business that … Continue reading →

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The Asterisk*

Posted on August 27, 2010 by admin

The favourite tool of our legal and marketing departments, the asterisk was originally an “ideogram” used by the ancient Egyptians. When the discovery of the Rosetta stone allowed translation of ancient hieroglyphs it was revealed that the * symbol carried … Continue reading →

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