Sir Peter Leslie Barter O.B.E. (1940-2022)

Sir Peter first discovered his great love for Papua New Guinea from the air. Learning to fly, and needing to build up his flight hours, he was offered a job as a volunteer pilot with the Franciscan Catholic Mission in Aitape, Sandaun. From there, he joined TALAIR as a pilot, whilst also establishing their tourism division – Talco. Through his entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to showcase Papua New Guinea to the world, he quickly became known as the pioneer of Papua New Guinea’s international tourism industry.