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‘Wings out West’ – inspired by Australia’s only black fighter pilot

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A new flying program has landed in regional NSW. 'Wings Out West' pioneer Dan Compton has used his military background to set up a soaring business for Indigenous youth looking for a career in aviation. He spoke with NITV News reporter Tara Callinan about the Aboriginal fighter pilot who inspired him.
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