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Post by smithy on Aug 22, 2013 13:13:24 GMT 12
I'm loving it Don, sat with my nose stuffed in it all last evening and well into the small hours of this morning. It's an impressive achievement of research and love of the subject by you and Nick and a wonderful testament to the skill and professionalism of the RNZAF's ACF. You must be mighty proud of it Don. And I hope you sent a copy to Helen at the UN (and a few other currently serving pollies in Wellington just to remind them)  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 22, 2013 13:38:02 GMT 12
She would have dismissed it as right wing propaganda, and probably not even looked at it.
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Post by smithy on Aug 22, 2013 14:25:10 GMT 12
She would have dismissed it as right wing propaganda, and probably not even looked at it. No doubt Dave, but we could hope that she dropped it on her toe trying to put it in the bin! |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Aug 22, 2013 21:01:06 GMT 12
I see on the news tonight Helen is back in town, she was spotted on the same flight as another former leader of the Labour Party one David Shearer! No doubt back giving advice to her old cronies!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 22, 2013 21:03:12 GMT 12
I hope she's not after her old job !!!
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Post by Bruce on Aug 22, 2013 21:25:45 GMT 12
I see on the news tonight Helen is back in town, she was spotted on the same flight as another former leader of the Labour Party one David Shearer! No doubt back giving advice to her old cronies! Shes actually giving a lecture at Waikato University tonight.... might have to decontaminate when I go in to work tomorrow! |
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Post by smithy on Aug 23, 2013 0:00:41 GMT 12
I hope she's not after her old job !!! Heaven forbid! |
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Post by smithy on Sept 3, 2013 0:36:20 GMT 12
Well had mine for nearly 2 weeks and have read most of it and just wanted to put in a plug for fellow members. If you haven't got a copy yet or you've been umming and ahing about it - don't. This is one of the best books on a subject relating to NZ's proud aviation history. And one of the best touches? Henry Fanshaw being listed in the personnel index. And so he should be too! |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Sept 3, 2013 15:03:49 GMT 12
Thanks for your kind words Smithy.
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Post by smithy on Sept 4, 2013 4:23:03 GMT 12
Thanks for your kind words Smithy. You're very welcome Don. It's a cracking read and should be on every member's book shelf. A big thank you as I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I only hope you've got some more books up your sleeve as you and Nick have a real talent for this writing caper |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Sept 4, 2013 7:45:28 GMT 12
No more books in the pipeline for me (I don't have the time), but I have just finished an article for Pacific Wings on the Skyhawks final resting place(s). Not sure when they will run it but it is a very interesting article as I interviewed Jared Isaacman from Draken about their plans.
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Post by smithy on Sept 4, 2013 11:17:00 GMT 12
I'll keep an eye out for it Don. It's kind of the final, final chapter of the book |
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Post by skyman on Sept 6, 2013 19:51:56 GMT 12
I can only add my congratulations to Don and Nick on a very fine book, it is most impressive and a great history of our fine Skyhawks, I really enjoyed my time working with them. The only minuscule correction I can suggest, if I may, is the photo at the bottom of page 114; the mountain shown is Mt Arayat, Mt Pinatubo is off in the other direction. I may have already mentioned it to you Don, my memory cells may need dusting off.
One gripe I have with this thread is that absolutely disgusting "H....." swear word some people keep using when talking about Skyhawks and F-16s, it gets me so riled up I could burst a blood vessel!
Must make time to re-read the best book in my library.
Al.
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Post by baz62 on Sept 6, 2013 22:18:51 GMT 12
I can only add my congratulations to Don and Nick on a very fine book, it is most impressive and a great history of our fine Skyhawks, I really enjoyed my time working with them. The only minuscule correction I can suggest, if I may, is the photo at the bottom of page 114; the mountain shown is Mt Arayat, Mt Pinatubo is off in the other direction. I may have already mentioned it to you Don, my memory cells may need dusting off. One gripe I have with this thread is that absolutely disgusting "H....." swear word some people keep using when talking about Skyhawks and F-16s, it gets me so riled up I could burst a blood vessel! Must make time to re-read the best book in my library. Al. I was wondering what that word could possibly be............ah. That woman! yes you are not alone skyman! |
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Post by ngatimozart on Sept 7, 2013 17:39:39 GMT 12
I can only add my congratulations to Don and Nick on a very fine book, it is most impressive and a great history of our fine Skyhawks, I really enjoyed my time working with them. The only minuscule correction I can suggest, if I may, is the photo at the bottom of page 114; the mountain shown is Mt Arayat, Mt Pinatubo is off in the other direction. I may have already mentioned it to you Don, my memory cells may need dusting off. One gripe I have with this thread is that absolutely disgusting "H....." swear word some people keep using when talking about Skyhawks and F-16s, it gets me so riled up I could burst a blood vessel! Must make time to re-read the best book in my library. Al. I was wondering what that word could possibly be............ah. That woman! yes you are not alone skyman! It's not a woman Baz. Can't be. We shouldn't denigrate the fairer sex by associating that with them. It aint a bloke either. I totally agree with Skymans comment upon that swear word. No fouler word could I imagine. |
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Post by nzjet on Sept 7, 2013 18:28:16 GMT 12
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Post by kiwiinoz on Sept 7, 2013 23:27:48 GMT 12
I always refer as "UGLY SPICE" and the first one as " JUMBO SPICE"
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Post by glenn on Sept 28, 2013 22:53:09 GMT 12
I want to add that I rate this book very highly as well. It's in the top 10 of over 400 books. In fact. in the top 3.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Apr 27, 2023 8:28:11 GMT 12
I have been approached by the publisher to update Skyhawks for another print run. I'm currently re-writing the last chapter to include details on the final disposal of the aircraft to Museums and Draken. The Draken piece will be quite extensive. I also hope to add a few more new photos to the rest of the book but that will depend on how many more pages we can squeeze in. Pre-order details below.
WilsonScott Publishing are considering a limited 500 reprint run of Skyhawks at $75 plus P&P.
For the first confirmed 100 orders WillsonscottPublishing will discount to $60 plus P&P with a $30 deposit and we will proceed with printing.
Email: Orders@willsonscott.biz
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Post by Antonio on Apr 27, 2023 10:29:18 GMT 12
I tried to register but the email bounced back.
Anyoune else had an issue?
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