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Post by classicman on Jun 7, 2011 16:55:06 GMT 12
Yes Dave that's a shot of the early classicman Mk1 - more hair and less tummy than the later versions.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 7, 2011 18:34:11 GMT 12
Don't have any other shots from the open day unfortunately - got a couple more similar ones but I was having some finger trouble with my new camera so they're out of focus. Here's one I took after the first test flight. Brett, I'd be happy to email you the photos I do have if you'd like them?  |
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Post by McFly on Jun 7, 2011 19:12:38 GMT 12
Hi All - I own Strikemaster 6730 and would like to get pictures, patches, stickers of either 6370 or when 14 Sqn operated strikemasters. If you know of any info could you let me know via my facebook page - stikemaster club. I have tried the RNZAF Musem but didn't get a responce. I can tell you 6370 is a fun bird to fly and I am very proud to have been a prt of putting the first blunty in NZ skies in 18 odd years. Hi Brett, Not sure who/how you tried at the Air Force Museum, however this contact is your man and worth a try for photos of NZ6370. Matthew O'Sullivan Keeper of Photographs Matthew.o’sullivan@nzdf.mil.nz Phone: [03] 343 9537 Fax: [03] 343 9549 45 Harvard Ave Wigram 8042 Private Bag 4739 Christchurch 8140 New Zealand www.airforcemuseum.co.nzAIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND McFly |
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Post by mumbles on Jun 7, 2011 21:19:33 GMT 12
Hi All - I own Strikemaster 6730 and would like to get pictures, patches, stickers of either 6370 or when 14 Sqn operated strikemasters. If you know of any info could you let me know via my facebook page - stikemaster club. I have tried the RNZAF Musem but didn't get a responce. I can tell you 6370 is a fun bird to fly and I am very proud to have been a prt of putting the first blunty in NZ skies in 18 odd years. Hi Brett, Not sure who/how you tried at the Air Force Museum, however this contact is your man and worth a try for photos of NZ6370. Matthew O'Sullivan Keeper of Photographs Matthew.o’sullivan@nzdf.mil.nz Phone: [03] 343 9537 Fax: [03] 343 9549 45 Harvard Ave Wigram 8042 Private Bag 4739 Christchurch 8140 New Zealand www.airforcemuseum.co.nzAIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND McFly Great job title, 'Keeper of Photographs'  I understand that the photographic section at Ohakea might also be worth checking out. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 7, 2011 21:49:36 GMT 12
CPE at Ohakea keeps photos/negatives for 20 years and then they go to Wigram, if I understand it correctly.
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Post by beagle on Jun 7, 2011 22:33:37 GMT 12
just found this in an old album. wigram 1982. did an engine change in TWHQ  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 7, 2011 23:37:33 GMT 12
That must have been a very unusual job for Tech Wing. Neat shot Beags.
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Post by nicholb on Jun 8, 2011 8:41:27 GMT 12
Thanks for the info - I will contact Matthew at the Museum. Also Group Captain if you could email me those images at brett@stevens.co.nz that would be great. Thanks for all your help.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 9, 2011 20:33:24 GMT 12
Have sent you an email with the photos.
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Post by nicholb on Jun 21, 2011 7:33:50 GMT 12
Just FYI - 6370 is now parked in the the same hangar as the L-39. This is just a short term thing whilst the P-40 is in the Pioneer hangar getting some work done.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jun 22, 2011 15:47:56 GMT 12
Must pop in and see it in the flesh some time. Any plans for a repaint or is the old RNZAF coat still ok?
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Post by nicholb on Jun 24, 2011 18:15:13 GMT 12
6370 has been moved back to the Pioneer hangar - it smelled too much in its temp location!! As for the paint - it is the orginal paint scheme from the RNZAF. The front is good, but the back needs work. I will keep the same paint scheme when it gets redone - but this is a job for next year. I want to fly it for a while and enjoy the girl! You must go for a ride Joe - it really is great fun.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jun 24, 2011 21:08:38 GMT 12
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Post by nicholb on Jun 30, 2011 8:02:37 GMT 12
hi all - just to let you know strikemaster 6370 did circuits last night at WP for the first time in probably 20 years. It was great to have 6370 at WP and great to reunit it with the RNZAF - I am very thankful to the RNZAF for allowing this to happen.
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Post by baz62 on Jun 30, 2011 16:34:16 GMT 12
Thats fantastic, bet that brought a few memories back to those that were around when the blunties were in service ;D
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