May 1974
VIP AIRCRAFT
ThuL Prhlio. Ministur, Mr E. G. WhiLlam said tonight:
" Any suggestion that I commandeered Mr Snedden's VIP jet for
my use this afternoon is totally false.
" Throughout the campaign Mr Snedden and I have each used one
of the two BAC 111 jets in the VIP Squadron. Mr Snedden hashad
exactly the same facilities at his disposal as I have.
" Last week the BAC III that I was using was temporarily
unserviceable. My staff and I transferred to a smaller and
slower aircraft. Mr Snedden continued to use a BAC III.
" On Tuesday the Governor-General made use of the BAC III in
which I flew to Melbourne on Monday. The aircraft required".
servicing after the Governor-General's flight.
" On the recommendation of the RAAF, the other BAC III was
temporarily made available to me. Mr Snedden was provided
with another, but equally fast VIP aircraft. This was the
most efficient and convenient arrangement for the RAAF and
for both Leaders. It took account of the transport requirements
of both Parties.
" Neither I nor any member of my staff gave any instructions
or advice on this matter, The arrangements were made by
the Department of Defence and the RAAF."
CANBERRA. A. C. T.
Whitlam, Gough
Period of Service: 05/12/1972 - 11/11/1975
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