TVAL Flying Weekend - ANZAC Weekend April 2015

[Dave Homewood]

April 25th & 26th 2015
TVAL Flying Weekend
Hood Aerodrome, Masterton

[Brett]

BE2c-1L ZK-CBE out in the sun.



A couple of Bentleys.

[ZacYates]

CBE is gorgeous! Hopefully more photos of it are shared :-)

[jamo]

BE2c ZK-CBE is finished in the markings of 2612, a presentation aircraft sponsored by St Catherine in Ontario, from 16 Squadron, 1916. Declared missing on 1 June 1916. 16 Squadron formed at St Omer on 10th February 1915 from flights of No. 2, 5 and 6 Squadrons, using various aircraft until it was issued with BE2cs in February 1916.The squadron marking consisted of two bands around the fuselage on either side of the cockade. These were black on clear doped aircraft and white on the later PC.10 cover ones. 16 Squadron was re-equipped with R.E.8s in May 1917. The observer's 'goal post' rear gun mounting is more properly the Mounting Aircraft, Lewis, BF No. 10, Mark 1.

Another gorgeous aircraft from the TVAL team, well done to everyone. I believe the engine is one of TVAL's new-build 90hp RAF 1a types.























Now we just need Wingnut Wings to add one to their range of kits. I am sure it would be eagerly received.

Thanks for looking in

James Fahey

[Mustang51]

God Almighty that is one beautiful aircraft. The craftsmanship is unbelieveable and I swear that even from this side of the Ditch I can smell the wood and the oil... Congratulations to TVAL on yet another Masterpiece ! Now for the Gotha... plenty of time before 2018.

[nuuumannn]

Wow! Fantastic photos, thanks for sharing, also the information on the markings, Jamo.

[jamo]

Here are some more photos from Saturday. Special thanks to Sara, Scott and the pilots for their outstanding commentaries, well worth it even for someone who has read widely on the subject.



During the day two SE5as and the DH5 replica performed fly overs at local ANZAC Day services in the Wairarapa.









The weather was absolutely perfect.



The first of TVAL's Albatros D.Va reproductions went up with the newer Albatros D.II























The Rolls Royce & Bentley Car Club paid a visit and there was a very authentic Bentley Blower reproduction which the owner kindly displayed on the field.



Two Bentleys looking gorgeous together



Some of the distance shots can be a bit challenging so I will call this one of the Sopwith Triplane 'stylised' or 'atmospheric'



Towards the end of the day Gene De Marco took the Sopwith Camel replica up. It is fitted with an original Gnome Monosoupape 160 hp engine which produces a huge cloud of castor oil when starting





Love the smell of castor oil in the evening







I love the ANZAC Day shows. The Autumn afternoon has a glorious golden glow as the sun sets.



Thanks to everyone at TVAL for a truly memorable day

Cheers
James

[ErrolC]

Wow, thanks James, and the team at TVAL!

[suthg]

Gorgeous photos James - well done and thanks!!

[dinor]

Lovely Lovely photos James.

Two Albatri (?) in the air at once, who would have thought............stunning.

A Bentley Blower and a Camel...breathtaking.


Dino

[jamo]

Apr 27, 2015 20:58:38 GMT 12 dinor said:

Lovely Lovely photos James.

Two Albatri (?) in the air at once, who would have thought............stunning.

A Bentley Blower and a Camel...breathtaking.


Dino

Hi Dino - yes it was a very special day. Back in Nov-13 TVAL had three Albatros flying together:





And at the same display, meet the Fokkers:



Cheers
James

[ZacYates]

Superb photos, Jamo! And I concur on the WNW Be2 series...I'm still gathering the courage/funds to buy one, but the Be2 will be a must-buy for sure.

Thanks for sharing your pics, I always enjoy seeing them.