The much-loved Temora Aviation Museum has announced that Peter Pring-Shambler, its long-serving Chief Engineer, will be stepping down from the role as of July 1.
Pring-Shambler will move into a consulting role for TAM, while Andrew Bishop will be promoted to the position of Chief Engineer.
“I’ve been Chief Engineer of the Museum since its inception and during that time part of my role has been to develop and grow our talent,” Pring-Shambler said. “Andrew is ready for this and we will be working through a comprehensive transition period together. I’m also ready to look at doing some other things alongside my role at the Museum.”
“Pete has been integral to my aviation activities since well before the establishment of the Museum and I am pleased that he will have a continuing role with us,” Museum President and Founder David Lowy AM, said.
Incoming Chief Engineer Bishop, under Pring-Shambler, has been with TAM since 2004.
“I am looking forward to the challenge of leading the engineering team and continuing to contribute my skills in a way that will see Australia’s military aviation heritage preserved and displayed for future generations,” Bishop said.
The Temora Aviation Museum operates a collection of historical airworthy aircraft that range from the Tiger Moth and two Spitfires through to classic jet aircraft. The Museum’s aircraft are regularly flown during the Museum’s Aircraft Showcase days, which are held twice each month.
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The Temora Aviation Museum's Lockheed Hudson. (Temora Aviation Museum)
