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Post by ZacYates on Jul 23, 2009 17:48:51 GMT 12
How about a "Canberra pile" in the RNZAF subforum?
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Post by shorty on Jul 23, 2009 18:05:02 GMT 12
81 Sqdn had the PR 7 with the goldfish bowl
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 23, 2009 23:00:11 GMT 12
That long night exposure shot is very interesting Shorty, thanks for explaining it.
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Post by shorty on Jul 23, 2009 23:09:58 GMT 12
Just so you all don't get bored with the one aircraft type how about these? Another shot of the Red Chequers doing there display at Ohakea about 1969. Then we have Dean Rusks C 135, notice the 14 Sqn TA4 k with white tanks in the background and a Dak even further back. and finally for tonight 2 Tigers at Omaka about 1970 at a AACA/Tiger Club Fly-in
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Post by shorty on Jul 24, 2009 14:44:31 GMT 12
There doesn't seem be any complaints about the type, style or variety of subjects that I've been posting so I'll take that as approval to keep on doing it. This maybe the last from the series of the aerobatics at Ohakea. Some time ago there were some shots of aircraft from HMS Eagle, this is one of her Buccaneers taxying in at Ohakea. Don't know why he thought it was necessary to fold his wings, just showing off I guess! A couple of busloads of us went down to Wellington to look over her for an afternoon. One of our number took a stencil and a spray can and zapped some of the gear. The crew were rapt! Normally only the aircraft got zapped when they went ashore but to have the tractore etc done was brilliant they reckoned. They were queueing up with their tugs etc to get them done! Any way here is a view of the foreward deck with two different marks of Gannets and a pair of Buccaneers.
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Post by SEAN on Jul 24, 2009 16:06:33 GMT 12
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Post by shorty on Jul 24, 2009 16:08:15 GMT 12
Part of the wing is obscured by the smoke trail from the aircraft in front and the white smoke is merging with the grey overcast sky. It can also be seen in the other photo.
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Post by shorty on Jul 24, 2009 21:33:12 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 25, 2009 11:09:43 GMT 12
Neat, I really like seeing your Papua New Guinea shots, there's something really adventurous about them, in an Indiana Jones or Tales of the Gold Monkey kind of way, the thought of slashing through jungle and finding the hidden treasures. What an experience for you to look back on.
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Post by shorty on Jul 25, 2009 21:49:02 GMT 12
Well here are some more for you Dave. first one showing the crew names (Sgt James A O'Mara Crew Chief and Sgt John M Conura (?) Armorer) painted by the entrance door on the P-39 "Brooklyn Bum II" This aircraft has been rebuilt and is flying again. Next up is B 25D with a P-39 tail visible, In front of it is a P-39 and behind it is a A-20 G Another shot of the B-25, The dark pillar visible behind the engine nacelle is a Japanese memorial post..
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Post by John L on Jul 27, 2009 17:48:44 GMT 12
Yet there are still those who would have us believe it is better to leave these planes in the jungle for the scrappies to haul away......
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Post by shorty on Jul 27, 2009 22:02:32 GMT 12
Here we go again, another shot of the previous formation, another "arty" shot of visiting RAAF Canberras by moonlight, and another Canberra overflying 14s flight line (known to the RAF as "Medium Bomber North") Check out the Vulcan at the end of the line. Back on page 54 post #806 I asked a couple of questions on identities. Sorted out the aircraft question but anyone help with the other two queries? Also page 56 post #837, anyone want to hazard a guess as to the guy in the white sweater?
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Post by shorty on Jul 28, 2009 10:37:59 GMT 12
While I am waiting for some help with the questions I asked how about a shot of a "dirty" formation fly by at Tindal We'll follow that with a line up for a Strike Wing parade. The Globemaster in the background is the one that brought the Hueycobra out so dating the photo should be easy. and to finish this trio, two great aircraft at Ohakea.
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Post by shorty on Jul 29, 2009 21:08:00 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 29, 2009 22:22:09 GMT 12
No. 8 wire arrestor landing? Ouch. Is it a P-40N?
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Post by camtech on Jul 29, 2009 22:29:50 GMT 12
I see a "K" on the cowl - may give us a start in identifying this particular beast
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Post by shorty on Jul 29, 2009 22:32:08 GMT 12
I think it may be a P 40M as I can't see the sloping back to the cockpit as the photos aren't that clear. I suppose it may be a P-40N-1.
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Post by shorty on Aug 1, 2009 11:21:03 GMT 12
Three more Canberra slides First up is an unknown one at Ohakea awaiting a repaint to be finished. The fin has not been stripped because they were made of wood. You can see clearly how different nose configurations were grafted onto the basic fuselage to produce different models Next up another unknown, for those who don't know that "cylinder" is not on the fuselage bottom but is the rocket pod mounted under the port wing. and the last of the "arty" shots of RAAF birds at Ohakea.
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Post by oj on Aug 1, 2009 16:58:59 GMT 12
Shorty, I recall the Huey Cobra being demonstrated in Hamilton in about 1968 or 1969. I was working at Aero Engine Services at the time. The Cobra was brought to NZ to drum up more political and technical support for the US Vietnam war. The quite extensive flying demonstration took place opposite the James Aviation and AES hangars on the eastern side of Hamilton airfield, mainly parallel with the JAL taxiway and Airport Road, and also over the adjacent Lochiel Golf course and Waikato river. The operation, along with Iroquois and Sioux, was more or less "hosted" by JAL and AES who were starting to get more involved with miltary contract work. This display was seen by most of the staff of JAL and AES, but was probably not evident from the eastern part of the airfield other than the tower. The ground "base" during the visit was the JAL taxiway and I am pretty sure we did hangar them overnight in Hamilton. Perhaps another reader might recall that? My elder brother has 8mm colour film of the display he took on the day. If he has digitised it, there might be a chance to see this some time; I will enquire. OJ
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 1, 2009 19:26:01 GMT 12
I'd love to see that footage if your brother has it digitised. It sounds really interesting.
Shorty, the stripped Canberra photo is great, I had no idea the tails were made from wood. Seeing one in this state with the paint mostly removed is something quite different. The Canberra in the photo below it with the rockets looks like it really means business. Thanks for posting these..
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