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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 28, 2008 22:27:01 GMT 12
It is true that the Woodbourne aerodrome had to be built at Blenheim long enough to take the Southern Cross, but another reason I've read as to why it remained at Wigram for so long was it was undergoing repairs to damage suffered in the storm during the crossing.
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Post by planeimages on Nov 28, 2008 23:03:46 GMT 12
Thanks Ron and Dave. The people at MOTAT have resolved the outstanding queries with copies of relevant publications. McWilliams and the 1000.00 pounds fee.
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Post by shorty on Nov 29, 2008 12:16:39 GMT 12
Any idea who flew the other Bristols around the country with Smith and Ulm in 1928? Would Smithy and Ulm flown in one machine while RNZAF staff and perhaps a mechanic have been in the others? Thanks Peter The three F2Bs involved were 6856, 6857, and 7120 a dual control machine. The formation was led by Captain Findlay with McWilliams as his passenger,wing men were Captain Buckley with Litchfield and Kingsford-Smith with Ulm in 7120
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Post by ron on Nov 29, 2008 17:45:18 GMT 12
Dave
In Stannage's book he states that the three micarta props were so badly chipped by ice that three new airscrews had to be fitted before the return flight.
Regards
Ron
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Post by Richard Wesley on Mar 19, 2009 8:08:13 GMT 12
Just as a little extra on this thread, does anyone know how an engine from the Southern Cross ended up on display at Motat?
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Post by ron on Mar 20, 2009 21:37:12 GMT 12
Richard
I regret that I cannot answer your question but it might help if any reader can supply the details from the data plate on that engine, particularly its serial number. The prop blades appear to be metal. Can anyone confirm this?
Regards Ron
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Post by shorty on Oct 26, 2020 21:09:06 GMT 12
Is this the engine that used to be on display at the Auckland War Memorial Museum?
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Post by joey05 on Oct 27, 2020 6:37:14 GMT 12
From MOTATs website, doesn’t say how it got there though!
Maker and Role Wright Aeronautical Corporation, Manufacturer Hamilton Standard Propellers, Manufacturer Production Date 16 Feb 1928 Description Wright Radial aero engine from pilot Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith's aircraft "Southern Cross". There is a three bladed aluminium propeller manufactured by Hamilton Standard. The propeller is made up of individual blades numbered 1, 2 and 3. They fit into a central hub and are secured by metal clamps. Collection Engine Collection George Bolt Collection Media/Materials Processed Material/Metal Signature/Marks and Type J-5 A-B / WRIGHT WHIRLWIND / ... / DATE 2.16.28 / ... / WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL CORP. / PATERSON, NEW JERSEY Maker's Plate
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Post by Damon on Nov 5, 2020 12:28:46 GMT 12
Some nice footage of Kingsford Smith in Christchurch. 'First Trans-Tasman flight: Kingsford Smith lands at Wigram in the 'Southern Cross', 1928.'
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Nov 5, 2020 17:10:06 GMT 12
That's a gem piece of footage! I've not seen that before. Wigram has changed...
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