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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 3, 2012 20:13:59 GMT 12
The RNZAF musuem was also gifted a Corsair for the RNZAF's part in the film. Another film that the RNZAF took part in the filming of in the 1980's was the Cybil Shepherd movie, Which Way Home, which was filmed at Whenuapai: www.imdb.com/title/tt0103246/
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Post by Luther Moore on Jun 3, 2012 20:32:19 GMT 12
Also they appeared in Bear Grylls show.
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Post by Ykato on Jun 3, 2012 21:49:04 GMT 12
Also they appeared in Bear Grylls show. Apart from the Minor hiccup of 20 Sqn RNZAF not a bad video.
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Post by Luther Moore on Feb 11, 2013 1:42:28 GMT 12
I see the RAAF saved the Americans in the movie Battleship..
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Post by Ykato on Feb 11, 2013 12:13:24 GMT 12
I see the RAAF saved the Americans in the movie Battleship..
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Post by Luther Moore on Feb 11, 2013 12:45:00 GMT 12
I had no idea he was a Maori, Ykato.
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Post by corsair67 on Feb 11, 2013 13:26:47 GMT 12
I see the RAAF saved the Americans in the movie Battleship.. That's about right: Australia helps an ally by contributing military firepower, meanwhile New Zealand contributes a Haka.
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Post by Ykato on Feb 11, 2013 13:32:25 GMT 12
That's about right: Australia helps an ally by contributing military firepower, meanwhile New Zealand contributes a Haka. Relax Its only a Movie
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 11, 2013 13:51:05 GMT 12
The RAAF pilots were probably kiwis Craig.
Interesting clip, I wonder if that is the first haka to be performed onboard a US battleship? That is the ship on which Air Vice-Marchal Len Isitt signed the Japanese surrender acceptance on behalf of New Zealand, isn't it?
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Post by Luther Moore on Feb 11, 2013 14:00:17 GMT 12
It was the USS Missouri.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 11, 2013 14:08:37 GMT 12
Yes, so same ship.
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Post by Ykato on Feb 11, 2013 14:19:44 GMT 12
I had no idea he was a Maori, Ykato. They had Him Promoting the film on TV here when it opened in theater's, I quite liked the film Myself even thought it got bad review's.
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Post by Luther Moore on Feb 11, 2013 14:21:54 GMT 12
I didn't mind it until they started up the Missouri, some how it ran and had tones of amo on board..Yea right.
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Post by Ykato on Feb 11, 2013 14:23:48 GMT 12
I didn't mind it until they started up the Missouri,some how it ran and had tones of amo on board..Yea right. ;D True
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Post by flyinkiwi on Feb 11, 2013 15:24:56 GMT 12
I found I could suspend disbelief just long enough to enjoy that movie. I like Peter Berg's movies ( The Kingdom is excellent) and as far as popcorn flicks go this one wasn't as bad as it would have if another less talented director had been at the helm.
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Post by baronbeeza on Feb 11, 2013 15:59:54 GMT 12
A little off topic but we had a movie with at least one scene that was filmed at Wigram about 5 years ago. Apart from the Base we also had an aircraft featured as well. Indeed there was a little drama leading up to the week of the filming with a stand-in being called in for the job.
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Post by dtmdragon on Feb 19, 2013 15:17:57 GMT 12
I'm interested in knowing what aircraft they will use in the movie. In the book New Zealand is continuing to wage war against the invading force with military equipment supplied by the USA. I remember it saying fighter aircraft were sent over by the US and flown by New Zealand pilots. I can't remember which book but I do remember that part because the RNZAF pilot lands the damaged fighter on a road instead of ejecting and I remember thinking how unrealistic that was. If my memory serves me correct New Zealand was the only country to actively continue to fight as the rest of the world did not want to get drawn into conflict with the invading army, however as I said nations such as the USA did provide New Zealand with the hardware to fight with. I studied the first book about 10 years ago at college as a 'book study' and I enjoyed so I read the rest of the series. Since the movie seems to be set today by the use of the Chengdu J-10 the most logical aircraft the US would supply today in that scenario IMHO would be F-16C aircraft drawn from the ANG or USAF Reserve. That way they could also provide flight training/ operational conversion for the RNZAF in the States or send qualified instructors to train Kiwi pilots in New Zealand. Using that logic you could also expect to see F-15A or C Eagles or even Ex USN F/A-18C or A+ Hornets in RNZAF markings. However I think given the number available today, its multi-role ability and the fact they are going to be replaced by the F-35 in the near future the F-16C would be the most logical option for them to provide us with. Dreams are free! lol
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Post by dtmdragon on Feb 20, 2013 16:12:27 GMT 12
F-16CM Block 40 & F-15C MISIP Attachments:
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Post by ngatimozart on Feb 20, 2013 20:24:37 GMT 12
Always thought the F15 would look good in Kiwi colours. My personal view is that F15E would be the best aircraft for a new RNZAF ACF if we get one. I know it's expensive but would be well worh the cost with twice combat radius of F16 and 6,000 kg more ordinance / fuel on hard points. then theres the pure speed !!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by dtmdragon on Feb 23, 2013 7:43:42 GMT 12
Always thought the F15 would look good in Kiwi colours. My personal view is that F15E would be the best aircraft for a new RNZAF ACF if we get one. I know it's expensive but would be well worh the cost with twice combat radius of F16 and 6,000 kg more ordinance / fuel on hard points. then theres the pure speed !!!!!!!!!!! The latest F-15E version the F-15SG in RNZAF markings: Attachments:
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