Keesing, Douglas Walter Grove, 1917-2000 (Person)

SummaryKnown as Doug. Born Takapuna, Auckland, 1917; son of Henry Keesing and Charlotte Grove. Served with the RNZAF during the Second World War as instructor, reconnaissance pilot, and navigation specialist; later instructor at New Plymouth. Joined Tasman Empire Airways; captain from 1945, flying boats and later DC-6, Electra and DC-8 aircraft. Operations Manager 1969; Flight Operations Director 1977; retired 1978. Married Robin; issue included Susan (m. Danny Emuss) and Douglas (m. Moirsheen). Died 30 March 2000 at Mount Maunganui, aged 82.

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Caption: Portrait of DWG Keesing (Obituary photograph, newspaper unknown)

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First Name(s)Douglas Walter GroveSurnameKeesingAlso Known asDougGenderMalePlace of BirthTakapuna, AucklandDate of Death30 March 2000Place of DeathMount MaunganuiOccupationPilot

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MotherKeesing, Charlotte née GroveFatherKeesing, Henry

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PartnerKeesing, Robin née ?

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Keesing, Douglas Walter Grove, 1917-2000 (Person)