Frank Barrow directed the AWA 112A Intercom equipment installation team at Carnarvon in 1966. This photo was taken at Honeysucke Creek. (His team also performed the 112A upgrade at Tidbinbilla.)

Frank took this photo from the Port Hotel where his team was staying. It’s of Wally Schirra’s visit on 8th March 1966.

Wally Schirra, wearing suit, is standing behind the open car door. To the right, back to camera, is CRO StaDir Lewis Wainwright. He is speaking with Port Hotel publican and Mayor of Carnarvon Wilson Tuckey.

Paul Dench notes that the policeman a couple of cars back is Sergeant Bob Stevens. Here’s a labelled version of the photo.

Photo by Frank Barrow, who directed the AWA 112A Intercom equipment installation team at Carnarvon in 1966.

Frank writes: “The CRO Acq Aid Antennas and my Austin Healey ‘Puddle Jumper’ or ‘Upholstered Roller Skate’ (as the Americans used to say!)”

Gemini consoles.

Gemini consoles – with photos of US President Lyndon Johnson, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.