Unexpected treat for birthday girl
Gwen Dowsett of Ohakune who was 75 years young last Wednesday week was treated to a special surprise for her hirthday. Family and friends got together to enable her to fulfill a long-cherished desire for a helicopter ride but didn't tell her of the surprise in store until she arrivedfor her first flight. Those involved in the well-kept secret were Brian and Cynthia Dowsett and Rexand Sid Lane who pilotedhis Bell Jet Ranger on the sight-seeing flight over Ohakune which Gwen Dowsett described as fantastic' and 'spectacular'. Pictured from left to right are Sid Lane, Gwen Dowsett (seated in cockpit)and Rex Lane prior to take-off from the Turoa Alpine Ski Village. For Gwen Dowsett 's 100th birthday Brian and Cynthia are planning a flight for her in the Challenger space shuttle!
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Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 2, Issue 23, 6 November 1984, Page 2
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136Unexpected treat for birthday girl Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 2, Issue 23, 6 November 1984, Page 2
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