Post by McFly on Feb 17, 2012 20:10:16 GMT 12
No. 485 (NZ) Squadron 71st Reunion – RNZAF Whenuapai.
The 71st anniversary celebrations of No 485 (NZ) Squadron who flew Spitfires during WW2 will be held at RNZAF Base Whenuapai on Saturday 25th Feb 2012 and hosted by HQ 485 Wing RNZAF.
Among the reunion events being held that day will also be a flying display by two Spitfires (PV270 & MH367) scheduled to occur at approx 2:30pm.
Whilst the event is closed to the general public due to being on the base, there may be opportunities to view elements of the display from the base perimeter fence line, with Rata Rd and McKeans Rd probably the best for the approach ends of the display line and Punga Rd for overall vantage.
Veterans in attendance will be Doug Brown (Wine, Woman & Song), Owen Hardy & Harvey Sweetman (NZ Aces) and Ken Lee + various family and friends.
For previous coverage of 485 (NZ) Sqn events see:
Harvey & Owen - rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Wartime&thread=14378&page=1
Previous Reunion (70th) - rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=airshow&thread=12810&page=1
Wing HQ Room Naming - rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Postwar&thread=12527&page=1
The 71st anniversary celebrations of No 485 (NZ) Squadron who flew Spitfires during WW2 will be held at RNZAF Base Whenuapai on Saturday 25th Feb 2012 and hosted by HQ 485 Wing RNZAF.
Among the reunion events being held that day will also be a flying display by two Spitfires (PV270 & MH367) scheduled to occur at approx 2:30pm.
Whilst the event is closed to the general public due to being on the base, there may be opportunities to view elements of the display from the base perimeter fence line, with Rata Rd and McKeans Rd probably the best for the approach ends of the display line and Punga Rd for overall vantage.
Veterans in attendance will be Doug Brown (Wine, Woman & Song), Owen Hardy & Harvey Sweetman (NZ Aces) and Ken Lee + various family and friends.
For previous coverage of 485 (NZ) Sqn events see:
Harvey & Owen - rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Wartime&thread=14378&page=1
Previous Reunion (70th) - rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=airshow&thread=12810&page=1
Wing HQ Room Naming - rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Postwar&thread=12527&page=1
