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Post by Bruce on Apr 18, 2013 15:28:05 GMT 12
The media will still think they are jets Bruce, just like the Wildcat "jet fighter" that was reported as pulled from Lake Michigan recently. I did after all work for a company called "Cityjet" which operated 4 Bandeirantes....
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Post by Bruce on Apr 18, 2013 8:28:25 GMT 12
TurbopropStar...
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Post by Bruce on Apr 13, 2013 15:32:36 GMT 12
Well, I did say: "(Please don't quote me - that's simply what I was told)". However, that doesn't exactly match what I saw at the end of of 2011, (Especially the 1043M) - It looked very much abandoned or derelict, but not being in a position to refute, less dispute it, might I suggest that you use the latest AOPA / SAA member Airfield directory to find out? I.e. contact Ben Stimpson who is still listed as the contact and ask him if it is still (officially or legally) open, if a phone number or e-mail is also included... (I would myself, only I'm in Australia and don't have the AOPA / SAA member Airfield directory at all, or any other way of finding someone who might know, hence my joining this forum).. Just updating your info since I have the directory - I didnt notice any criticism there.... as it certainly wasnt intended.
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Post by Bruce on Apr 13, 2013 8:51:35 GMT 12
Kawerau is still open according to the latest AOPA / SAA member Airfield directory. Ben Stimpson is still the contact. Its listed as being 1043M long Grass 02 / 20 so its likely there are still occasional glider ops.
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Post by Bruce on Apr 12, 2013 20:54:43 GMT 12
Wikipedia puts the Beverley landing run at 310 yards - which is pretty short! a "wheel touch" touch and go would be a lot less. It the strip was one of the wide, open ones that exist around the central plateau it would be entirely possible. Would be nice to have independent verification though.
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Post by Bruce on Apr 7, 2013 17:32:42 GMT 12
Its a Hercules - 4 cylinders in the nearest row go just over halfway round, therefore 7 cylinders per row = 14 Cylinder Hercules vs 18 Cylinder Centaurus. Its also got all the sleeve drive gears at one end. Quite a few aircraft types it could have come off...
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Post by Bruce on Apr 6, 2013 21:52:34 GMT 12
I borrow that clip for the SAA pre-build courses I run.... very useful!
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Post by Bruce on Apr 1, 2013 21:06:06 GMT 12
I'm self-touring through the UK at that time, attending Duxford and Fairford and visiting as many air museums and places of industrial heritage I can (and visiting relatives...). Coming back via Oshkosh.
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Post by Bruce on Mar 22, 2013 22:15:25 GMT 12
Easy enough mistake, SH2 does look a lot like Runway 25.. If you ignore its alignment, length, roundabouts, location, markings, lamp posts, power lines, Lack of hangars and control tower... oh, and cars...
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Post by Bruce on Mar 19, 2013 20:59:00 GMT 12
Ardmore Prison camp is 37° 2'53.39"S 174°59'41.31"E Not sure what it is used for now...
Its interesting that even now there is a certain sensitivity about discussing consientious objectors, and I guess it is an emotive subject, especially on a forum which recognises the sacrifice and service of combat servicemen. There were of course many objectors in the military who served in "non- killing" roles in combat. I was reading in a recent Flypast magazine about one of the top Photo Recon Spitfire pilots who was a Quaker who strongly opposed killing, but would willingly fly dangerous missions in unarmed PR aircraft. At the same time those who held their beliefs so strongly that they were interred also showed a great level of courage and conviction - different beliefs are accepted and tolerated today but in the 1940s it took real commitment to go against the majority viewpoint - especially if it meant internment. Its certainly now time that the stigma attached to COs be put aside, and I think that the stories need to be told, as it is part of our social history.
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Post by Bruce on Mar 15, 2013 7:28:31 GMT 12
It will ALWAYS be out of a Spitfire...
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Post by Bruce on Mar 14, 2013 18:24:23 GMT 12
I'm in a hopeless bind here. Calum your modelling skills are obviously superb and its a great build process to follow, I agree with all the superlatives stated about it, but for me personally, without some colour definition of the uppers panel lines, it somehow doesn't quite 'look' finished. I know it is finished ... I know you have chosen not to do the panel lines. I really like Calum's treatment of panel lines. I've seen too many nice models spoiled by "overdoing" the lines. When you see a real aircraft parked outside in the sun, panel lines are difficult to spot, and considering the kit has nice tidy lines (unlike the old airfix kits!) it doesnt need much. Its not like someone went around the full size aircraft highlighting the panels with a sharpie marker You dont see panel lines in photos much either. modelling is an art, and each has his own interpretation...
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Post by Bruce on Mar 12, 2013 22:03:25 GMT 12
one word... WOW!
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Post by Bruce on Mar 9, 2013 10:20:31 GMT 12
So are we going to see some air race pylons at Stratford in the future? good to see the level of activity down there!
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Post by Bruce on Mar 9, 2013 10:16:05 GMT 12
Hey, I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of discussing what is and isn't in someone else's shed. Especially someone such as John Smith who is well known to be pretty touchy about speculation and rumours. I suggest that if we want to continue to have the privilege to be able to visit this collection in the future, we better put a lid on it now. Yes, we'd love to know, but we dont have any particular right to do so. A mans home (and shed) is his castle!
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Post by Bruce on Mar 5, 2013 14:38:23 GMT 12
I've become a container spotter! actually watching the locks was really interesting - I saw the last bit of "Ever Devine's" passage and the Bahia Negra entering the lock. Being able to view it in almost real time is quite unreal. its quite a process moving a Panamax ship through the locks but it looks like they have it down to a fine art!
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Post by Bruce on Mar 5, 2013 7:30:01 GMT 12
Ralph Hotere was a member of the Order of New Zealand, an honour bestowed on only 20 living New Zealanders at ant one time and considered to be only one stage lower than the order of the Garter. Recipients are entitled to a "state" funeral but in this case Mr Hotere's family did not wish that. A state contribution in the form of a helicopter is appropriate. especially considering he was ex RNZAF.
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Post by Bruce on Mar 4, 2013 23:30:11 GMT 12
looks safe and sound!
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Post by Bruce on Mar 4, 2013 22:49:15 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Mar 4, 2013 20:14:59 GMT 12
Bristol 188 - Mach 2+ Kinetic heating research aircraft - made out of stainless steel. The airbrakes look very cool!
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