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Post by Kereru on Mar 7, 2012 13:00:29 GMT 12
A-4 Skyhawk arrived today at Warbirds Ardmore after a long road trip from Blenheim.  Cheers |
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 7, 2012 13:14:45 GMT 12
Cool!
Now get photos of the white gunk as it comes off the truck, so we can see how much gets removed! :-)
Edit: Having seen the added photo, it's nice and clean on this side!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 7, 2012 13:16:29 GMT 12
Great stuff, thanks for that Colin. Is this the last one to go to a museum now?
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 7, 2012 14:22:25 GMT 12
What tail number is it? Any more photos Colin? Much appreciated!
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Post by Kereru on Mar 7, 2012 14:37:43 GMT 12
Great stuff, thanks for that Colin. Is this the last one to go to a museum now? No Classic Flyers still waiting for theres? Colin |
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Post by Kereru on Mar 7, 2012 15:00:31 GMT 12
Tail number now in the title Don. Some more pics from my camera rather than from my phone. First truck nearly there.  Second truck follows close behind.  Close up of tail.  Close up of details below cockpit.  View from left side of truck.  View from opposite side.  Great to see this aircraft at Warbirds Ardmore and a great draw card for visitors. First time I have had a tour of the facility and they are doing a fantastic job. Well done to all those involved and look forward to promoting it as a must see for tourists and locals alike. Colin |
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Post by jonesy on Mar 7, 2012 15:17:36 GMT 12
Great stuff, thanks for that Colin. Is this the last one to go to a museum now? No Classic Flyers still waiting for theres? Colin Yep, Tauranga STILL hasnt got their one yet....  NZ6201 still to arrive-wish it would hurry up!! |
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Post by slackie on Mar 7, 2012 15:56:16 GMT 12
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 7, 2012 16:35:21 GMT 12
Brilliant guys, thanks and keep them coming!
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Post by aeromedia on Mar 7, 2012 16:36:22 GMT 12
According to the Warbirds website, a certain well-known and appreciated P51 owner put his hand deeply into his pocket to make this happen. As he "doesn't want any fuss" I deliberately have been elusive about his name.
But great gesture.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 7, 2012 17:23:11 GMT 12
A huge well done to him and everyone else involved.
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Post by ZacYates on Mar 8, 2012 17:33:59 GMT 12
A hearty well done to the team and thanks to the well-known pilot mentioned above. Bravo! I wonder if his wife will start getting jealous, now that there are two "other women" in his life ?  I look forward to getting to Ardmore again, I was very impressed by the model and photo displays when Dave and I visited last year. |
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Post by dazz on Mar 8, 2012 22:54:28 GMT 12
...." Daz " ..... Hmmmm  |
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Post by gunny on Mar 9, 2012 3:26:38 GMT 12
WOW they really dissasemble do'nt they, puzzelers w*t dream heh heh i had to say it sorry
I'd love to be on the reassembly team
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Post by Kereru on Mar 9, 2012 16:23:24 GMT 12
Couple more progress pics taken today.    Well done! |
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Post by fwx on Mar 9, 2012 17:02:11 GMT 12
That didn't take long! She looks right at home, right away ... thanks Colin, nice photos.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 9, 2012 18:49:46 GMT 12
Thanks Colin, it looks in a lot better condition than the one at Wanaka. She should scrub up well.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Mar 13, 2012 8:49:34 GMT 12
Looking good.
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Post by Ykato on Mar 14, 2012 14:38:54 GMT 12
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Post by bell407 on Mar 14, 2012 23:20:46 GMT 12
Awesome, my son has never seen one and has asked a few times about the jets New Zealand used to have, I have to take him up there this weekend, can we just walk around o the hangar and go in or do we have to call first to make sure they are open, we'll probably go up on Friday after school
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