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Post by beagle on Mar 23, 2012 15:42:34 GMT 12
just wondering what type and serial number would be the longest serving aircraft operated by the RNZAF during it's 75 years
Would it be Harvard NZ1015
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Post by baz62 on Mar 23, 2012 16:33:33 GMT 12
Probably is for continuous operation ie: flown
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Post by beagle on Mar 23, 2012 16:46:16 GMT 12
when did it first come into rnzaf service
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Post by raymond on Mar 23, 2012 18:44:03 GMT 12
Previously EX193. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations. Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944. With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 21 December 1950-03 September 1954. Sixth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957. In storage Wigram 1973. Reactivated with Flying Training Wing, Wigram 1974. Flown Woodbourne to Wigram 31 July 1979 for use by RNZAF Historic Flight. Airworthy and flying in New Zealand with RNZAF Historic Flight, Wigram.
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Post by raymond on Mar 23, 2012 18:46:36 GMT 12
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Post by Radialicious on Mar 23, 2012 19:23:04 GMT 12
You'd be hard pressed to find a more loved/better looked after Harvard/T-6/SNJ anywhere in the world than NZ1015. If she could, I'm sure she'd write a captivating memoir.
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Post by beagle on Mar 23, 2012 21:37:52 GMT 12
Thought they might have got you to wind up the engine for 1/2 time entertainment at the big game tomorrow night Al
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Post by Radialicious on Mar 23, 2012 22:29:36 GMT 12
Yeah Beags, the old girl is due for a run. Perhaps the Canterbury division of the WONZ Forum is due for a Bristol symphony followed by a debrief at the Wigram Brewery...
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 24, 2012 6:54:14 GMT 12
Sounds like a plan!  |
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Post by Dave.K on Mar 24, 2012 8:25:05 GMT 12
Thats a pretty impressive time frame, how many hours are on the airframe?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 24, 2012 11:31:39 GMT 12
I wonder if NZ1015 will have a 70th Birthday party? It deserves a special artwork on the tail for its 70th I reckon.
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Post by baz62 on Mar 24, 2012 15:42:25 GMT 12
Yeah Beags, the old girl is due for a run. Perhaps the Canterbury division of the WONZ Forum is due for a Bristol symphony followed by a debrief at the Wigram Brewery... Count me in! Might be able to rustle you up that damn brass plaque if I can sneak it in the mill! |
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Post by beagle on Mar 24, 2012 16:16:57 GMT 12
Arn't you permitted to do foreighners there baz
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