MOTAT oral history interview with David Thompson
Maker and role
David H. Thompson, Interviewee
Megan Hutching, Interviewer
Production date
24 May 2011
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Object detail
Accession number
11-2427
Description
Oral history interview with David Thompson covering his service in ‘Telcom’ unit for Cable & Wireless during World War 1939-1945. Includes information about training and work as Morse telegraphist, and detailed information about his career with Tasman Empire Airways Ltd (TEAL) as sales and traffic superintendent.
Physical description
1 sound disc (ca. 104 minutes) : digital
Credit line
David H. Thompson et al. 24 May 2011. MOTAT oral history interview with David Thompson, 11-2427. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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Subject: all levels
Interviews
Thompson, David H.
Cable and Wireless Limited
Anecdotes
Anecdotes
World War, 1939-1945
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Uniforms, Military
Anecdotes
Training of
Telegraphers
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Morse code
Anecdotes
Telegraph cables
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Tasman Empire Airways Limited
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Employees
Anecdotes
Passenger traffic
Airlines
Anecdotes
Reservation systems
Anecdotes
Short Sandringham
Anecdotes
Douglas DC-4
Anecdotes
Short Solent
Anecdotes
Douglas DC-6
Anecdotes
Runways
Airports
Anecdotes
Erebus, Mount
Antarctica
Aircraft accidents
Sound recording and reproducing
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