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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 31, 2009 12:33:07 GMT 12
Brendon Deere has kindly sent me these photos to post onto the forum so you can all see his lovely Mk IX Spitfire wearing its new paint. Doesn't it look fantastic? Brendon says that it will move to No. 1 Hangar tomorrow morning, which is the home of the RNZAF Historic Flight, and will return to the paint shop in two weeks time to have the stencilling and Wing Commander's pennants applied. Thanks Brendon, it's wonderful to see the Spitfire getting so close to flight.    |
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Post by baz62 on Feb 1, 2009 9:29:52 GMT 12
She looks gorgeous. Can't wait to see and hear her in the air!
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 1, 2009 9:49:47 GMT 12
Looking forward to seeing the completed restoration.
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Post by Tonys18 on Feb 1, 2009 21:45:55 GMT 12
It looks fantastic! I would like to see more photo's on this great plane!
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Feb 2, 2009 20:25:31 GMT 12
Wow the aircraft is looking really good now.
You just have to love the AL lettering on the side!!!
A great tribute to a great fighter pilot.
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Post by ZacYates on Feb 3, 2009 6:38:04 GMT 12
I've had to look at these shots almost every morning before work, thanks Brendon for sharing, and for bringing us such a fine tribute to your uncle.
Hopefully within the month we shall have the first Spitfire fully restored in New Zealand take flight. Bring it on!
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Post by baz62 on Feb 3, 2009 16:28:26 GMT 12
Wow the aircraft is looking really good now. You just have to love the AL lettering on the side!!! A great tribute to a great fighter pilot. Gavin you will have to get Al in the cockpit of that Spitfire and take a picture! |
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Post by ZacYates on Feb 3, 2009 17:28:10 GMT 12
Baz, Al Deere's been deceased since 1995.....
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Post by lumpy on Feb 3, 2009 17:39:25 GMT 12
Zac , I would think Baz meant a different Al ( Marshall ) ?
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Feb 3, 2009 17:54:26 GMT 12
Yeah, I think he means Al Marshall.
All going well I will have a couple of visits up that way soon so Al Marshall might end up coming along anyway.
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Post by baz62 on Feb 3, 2009 17:56:54 GMT 12
Sorry about that  yes I meant Al Marshall who has got Omaka's Freighter running again. |
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Post by Moeggo on Feb 3, 2009 21:41:02 GMT 12
She's looking awesome!
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Post by Radialicious on Feb 4, 2009 0:20:09 GMT 12
I'd better stay well clear of it otherwise some people might think I'd tagged it........
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Post by ZacYates on Feb 4, 2009 6:42:50 GMT 12
Lol sorry Baz! *puts on a straitjacket to avoid further ill-thought-out comments*
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Post by baz62 on Feb 4, 2009 21:00:27 GMT 12
Lol sorry Baz! *puts on a straitjacket to avoid further ill-thought-out comments* Ha ha no problem it completely slipped my little brain that Al was painted on there for Al Deere. Must be getting old or something!  |
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Post by shorty on Feb 4, 2009 21:08:55 GMT 12
something- polite term for going doo lalley, just keep taking the pills amd medicine!
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Post by obiwan27 on Feb 17, 2009 20:09:19 GMT 12
As Baz's younger brother I can testify to the odd memory lapse and "senior moment". (In fact I can regale you with particular aviation related story involving Baz and a memory lapse....I recounted it about 4 years ago as the best man at my brother's wedding...) lol The Spitfire looks fabulous, hope to see her in the air again soonish!!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 17, 2009 21:17:17 GMT 12
Welcome to the forum obi.
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Post by baz62 on Feb 17, 2009 21:34:36 GMT 12
Don't listen to obiwan he forgets to take his medication! (Younger brothers should be seen and not heard!) ;D
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Post by obiwan27 on Feb 18, 2009 14:31:34 GMT 12
Glad to be here thanks. One day I'll have to get out my pics and post a thread. None are in digital format though, wonder what a quick and easy process is to do so...scanning, or something else?
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yes I meant Al Marshall who has got Omaka's Freighter running again.
