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Torres Pilots - Short video on GNEC operations


published on 8 June 2021 212 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Torres Pilots Pty Ltd". Originally published on 2017-04-18.
Attached is a short video on our Great North East Channel operation, The video highlights launch operations and the role of the pilot on-board.
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