Post by ams888 on Jan 25, 2013 20:28:30 GMT 12
As i have alluded to in previous posts, I'm a bit of a fan of NZ's DH89s. Over the past few days i have finished two more.
The first is a DH89 from Trans Island Airways. Trans Island Airways existed in the South Island from 1956 - 1959. This Airlines main claim to fame is that was going to get a Beechcraft D18S that would fly 200 mph faster than NAC's DC3's. Unfortunately the Beechcraft came to grief on Norfolk Island when an undercarriage leg collapsed as neared take off speed and it was extensively damaged. Trans Island Airways also had a Lockheed Electra and this DH89.
The second DH89 is ZK - ACO. This aircraft flew in the 1934 MacRobertson England to New Zealand air race. Where it finished 5th overall. After the race, a buyer could not be found in New Zealand and it was sold to WA Airways in Perth, Australia as VH-UUO.
The decals in the photo's don't seem to blend very well, but in real life they look a lot better. Also ignore the dirty Table
The first is a DH89 from Trans Island Airways. Trans Island Airways existed in the South Island from 1956 - 1959. This Airlines main claim to fame is that was going to get a Beechcraft D18S that would fly 200 mph faster than NAC's DC3's. Unfortunately the Beechcraft came to grief on Norfolk Island when an undercarriage leg collapsed as neared take off speed and it was extensively damaged. Trans Island Airways also had a Lockheed Electra and this DH89.
The second DH89 is ZK - ACO. This aircraft flew in the 1934 MacRobertson England to New Zealand air race. Where it finished 5th overall. After the race, a buyer could not be found in New Zealand and it was sold to WA Airways in Perth, Australia as VH-UUO.
The decals in the photo's don't seem to blend very well, but in real life they look a lot better. Also ignore the dirty Table
