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My father ( born 20 January 1934) worked for East African Airways ground chartering services 1958-1960 and in Cabin Services from 1960 to 1971. He served a large part of his time with Cabin Services as Head Purser. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on 15/16 October 2005.

Hello everyone. My name is Dr. Matthew Bender, and I am Professor of History at The College of New Jersey, USA. We are currently working on a revised history of aviation in East Africa, focusing on the life experiences of people who formerly worked in the industry. We are looking to interview former employees of EAAC, or their surviving family members. These interviews will be used to build biographical sketches, that will be the basis for our new book on the history of East African aviation. If you are interested in sharing your life story, or that of a family member, please contact us at bender@tcnj.edu. Thank you so much for your consideration. We would love to have as many perspectives as possible represented in our book.

Hi My late father, Richard (ka: Dickie) Veall worked for EAA in the early 1950s until 1963 as an engineer. We lived in Langata in 1954 when dad initially went crop spraying with Noone and Pearce (sp?), and shortly afterwards joined EAA. We moved them to a block of flats in Nairobi. In1956 we moved to Dar in approx 1958. Later we moved to Entebbe. I traced someone on FB who, until today, I hadn't seen since we were both 6 years old years old in Dar. Lots of names were remembered, triggering my Google search tonight. I have photos of children we knew whose names I just can't remember. Is there anyone out there who knew my dad? Santa sana!

I was with EAA from 1972 to 1977 then KQ till 1988.joined as a f/o DC-3 .1977 Last flight Mombasa to NBO on SVC10 with Capt.Ted Alleyne. I would like to attend the reunion Aug24 I would like also to get in touch with Capt Ratcliffe’s daughter.Please pass my details to her and or her email add to me. Thank you Dilip

Jambo. Does anyone know of any original film footage of the DC9 flypast at the Wilson Airshow? Alan Ratcliffe (dad) was flying and we found some of the photos and press cuttings about it in his archives. I did find a clip on YouTube posted by Kibruto. We have found a company that can digitise 8mm/Super 8 film and would love to be able to have a copy.

My Grandfather - Sarjit Singh worked for East African Airways as as Service Controller in Nairobi, then moved to London Heathrow as a Senior traffic liason officer. I belive he worked there in 50s/60s. It would be great to hear from anyone who knew him. Very sadly he passed away on 12th Dec 22.

I'm looking for information regarding ex 75Sq Bomber Command Pilot Tom Waugh from Musselburgh, Scotland who moved to Nairobi in the 1950's and piloted planes for East African ending up Captaining VC10s to the UK. He retired went back to Scotland but couldn't settle so returned to Nairobi and died 1992 from a heart attack. He had a son Christopher and daughter Grace whereabouts unknown. His wife died after returning to Scotland in 1993 a year later. I have records of Tom's operations 1944 including photos.

John Maspero, - I remember your father as Commecial Manager and also as a fellow member of Muthaiga Golf Club. I purchased his golf clubs, which I later brought back to Australia and played with for several years.

I'm doing family research and would like find a piece of the puzzle. Does anyone have any records/memories/stories of William Mervyn Bawden (born 1913) in Natal and flew for Wilson Airways? He had an accidental death on 8 June 1938 in Tanganyika, aged 25. At that time he lived in Nairobi, I think. Have not been able to find any information on circumstances of his death. His father was WP Bawden, who became a member of Parliament in South Africa. Thanks to all who may read this, Ann

Anyone remember my husband Johnie Waller? East African 1957 to 1970