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Post by Gavin Conroy on Feb 4, 2008 20:21:39 GMT 12
Caught up with this classic today. Light was not to good but the only time a Devon wouldnt look good in a photo would be in the dark.  Will post some more soon. Special thanks to Barry for flying the Devon and to Al for flying the Chang so well.  |
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Post by beagle on Feb 4, 2008 20:31:42 GMT 12
Nice image, base looks the same as it ever was, just a new coat of paint here and there, plus those white cocoons top left. Looking at KTT, seems a few paint touch ups on the grey. Corrosion  ? |
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Post by Radialicious on Feb 4, 2008 22:03:08 GMT 12
It was a pleasure to fly Gavin today alongside such a pretty aircraft. The DH boys were well ahead of their time when they made that wee beauty. I did my RNZAF mech and tech training on the Devon and as a result they are a significant part of my aviation upbringing. I remember as a boy being asked by my Mum in Chch what was the aircraft flying over our house. I spotted it, raced back inside and told her that it was a Devon. Good old days! When the current instructional airframes come up for sale, I will probably consider tendering for one. Sure they have Redux adhesive and Gipsy Queen Series 70 grenades on the wing but what a pretty aircraft they have always been.
Thanks to Barry for letting us fly alongside her today.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 5, 2008 11:57:27 GMT 12
Good to see Barry finally got the props back on. The Devon was full of mechs? Showing faith in your work chaps  |
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Post by corsair67 on Feb 5, 2008 13:55:41 GMT 12
Lovely photo, Gavin - of such a lovely aircraft. I still remember the sound of the Devons as they flew around Christchurch in the 70s, and I missed them very much after they were finally retired.  The F-27 never sounded quite the same.  |
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Post by p40fanatic on Feb 5, 2008 14:08:21 GMT 12
That was one of the cooler things about living in Blenheim, at 2115 each weeknight the Airwork F-27 (visible on the apron in Gav's shot) would fly over...first time I'd ever heard or seen a Friendship! I miss that...
Superb, Gav! Driving out to a mates place in Renwick toward the end of my stay I'd see KTT and wonder what she was doing in town. Nice to see her in the air again!
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Feb 6, 2008 19:03:12 GMT 12
Those guys were having a great time and its neat when you get photos with a load of smiling faces. |
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Feb 20, 2008 19:56:22 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 21, 2008 8:35:28 GMT 12
Superb work Gavin. Your site is looking really good.
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