RENGASAMY, George
Transportation in Singapore,
Accession Number 002536
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 5
Total Reels
- Patricia Lee
Interviewer
- 02:09:12
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 2 of 5
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- 14 Jun 2001
Recording Date
- 00:30:27
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His working relationship with the Japanese. Types of ration he received. Recruitment and selection process at Malayan Airways. Organisation structure of Malayan Airways in the late 1940s. Impression of his colonial bosses. Types of aircraft Malayan Airways flew in the 1950s.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 5
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- 14 Jun 2001
Recording Date
- 00:29:10
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Differences between the propeller and jet engine. Boeing 707 was the first jet aircraft flown by Malayan Airway. His recollection of Kallang and Paya Lebar airports. Witnessed the Comet crash at Kallang Airport in 1954. The split of Malaysia-Singapore Airline and its impact on aircraft fleet. Malaysians made their way back. His role as Technical Parts Manager of Singapore Airlines (SIA) from 1972 to 1985.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 5
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- 14 Jun 2001
Recording Date
- 00:30:25
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Computerisation of the inventory and retrieval of parts system. The shift from Paya Lebar Airport to Changi Airport. Challenges he faced in his work. His involvement with the airline union and the airline managers' association. His view on the significant milestones in the development of Singapore Airlines (SIA).
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Reel/Disc 5 of 5
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- 14 Jun 2001
Recording Date
- 00:09:12
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
His contributions to the development of Singapore Airlines. Key players that made Singapore Airlines a success. His view on the future challenges of Singapore Airlines. His advice for young and aspiring employees and Singapore Airlines (SIA).
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