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MARCH 30 2008
The News Desk has been advised that Gordon Jenkinson has passed away peacefully at his Mt Tamborine home aged 76 - cancer being the culprit
Gordon along with his wife Jean operated their flying training and charter company "Sunland Aviation Services" at Archerfield for 30 years after buying the business from Hawker Pacific in the late '60s
The Archerfield Airport Chamber
of Commerce sent the following communiqué advising members (quote)
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"Gordon's true professionalism as a pilot and air operator affected all those who knew or worked with him.
His quite gentlemanly and methodical manner, dry wit and unflappable composure will be remembered with fondness by all those who had the pleasure to fly with him
The team of Gordon and Jean stood up for everything righteous on the airport over many years with tireless and unselfish voluntary contributions for the benefit of all on Archerfield"
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