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Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Published in Local

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‘Starting an airline like jumping off a cliff’
Ewan Smith piloted the first domestic service between Rarotonga and Aitutaki; he went on to found a new airline. 19060303

COOK ISLANDS aviation stalwart Ewan Smith has spent his life getting Cook Islanders airborne – whether as pilots or air travellers – and it’s to them he has dedicated his Queen’s Birthday honour.

COOK ISLANDS aviation stalwart Ewan Smith has spent his life getting Cook Islanders airborne – whether as pilots or air travellers – and it’s to them he has dedicated his Queen’s Birthday honour.


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