Show Notes
Carolyn Head (Lizzie’s big sister) was in London on her OE at the time of the accident. They chat of a much loved Nan and of how difficult it was to be so far from home when the accident happened.
More from Erebus Engraved On Our Hearts
In this behind the scenes episode, our host Lizzie Oakes shares some of her own Erebus journey, how she came to make the podcast and the lessons she learnt.
On the 28th November 2019, 40 years on since the Airline Disaster, the Erebus Families finally received an official apology from the Government and Air New Zealand. But what exactly does that apology mean to family members?
Sarah Myles lost her Poppa Frank Christmas on the flight. She talks of her recently published book Towards the Mountain, a Story of Grief and Hope Forty Years on from Erebus and of how important it to is to talk about the things that cause us pain in our lives.
David Allan (72) lost his Dad Malyon, his Mum Marjorie and his sister Jane who was in her last year of high school. He talks of how he practically got through in those early days and of how important it is for people to be straight up and tell it like it is.
Dan Moloney lost his Dad, Nick Moloney who was the Flight Engineer on the sightseeing trip. He talks of the impact Erebus has had on his life and of why an Erebus National Memorial is important for all New Zealanders.