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Post by bell407 on Jan 12, 2017 17:56:33 GMT 12
Hi all. On another forum I frequent someone has posted a few pics of the ex RNZAF jets and I found it intersting that they were still wearing the Kiwi. Here is a link to one of the pics taken in November 2016 linkAnd here is a link to the thread where I found the pic. linkI thought some here may find it interesting. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 12, 2017 18:01:59 GMT 12
Yes Draken got special permission from NZDF to retain the markings as a tribute to the RNZAF.
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Post by bell407 on Jan 12, 2017 21:57:40 GMT 12
That is pretty cool. I also noticed what looks like a squadron insignia on the fin as well.
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Post by vansvilla on Jan 15, 2017 19:27:50 GMT 12
That insignia on the tail of the first photo belonged to 2 Sqn.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 15, 2017 22:17:59 GMT 12
Yes, and like all the others that survived in service till 2001 it will have the No. 75 Squadron Tiki insignia on the port side of the tail.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Apr 24, 2017 20:35:37 GMT 12
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Post by bobajob on Apr 26, 2017 20:21:57 GMT 12
Great article. I have only ever heard praise when the RNZAF A4's are mentioned by Draken or most of the other US people involved in their use and capabilities. The troops that put together and installed the Kahu upgrade obviously did things right and very well. Makes you feel proud does it not.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 27, 2017 16:02:05 GMT 12
I am guessing the ex-RNZAF Strikemasters that recently went to the USA to become similar training aircraft will probably be retaining their NZ colours too?
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Post by Barnsey on Apr 29, 2017 12:10:47 GMT 12
The Kiwi roundel is going to be universally recognised by a generation of US troops and airmen as the enemy all over the world...! "HOSTILE!" "No, that's the real RNZAF and they're on our side"
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Post by Barnsey on Apr 29, 2017 12:23:03 GMT 12
Great article Don. I'd love to catch up with the Draken guys some day and have a chat. |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Apr 30, 2017 11:00:47 GMT 12
One of their pilots came to the 75 Sqn reunion last year.
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