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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 28, 2011 10:38:54 GMT 12
I was part of the initial response by the Wgtn Free Ambulance and was flown down by Helipro arriving in the city just after 5 on the day of the quake. As you will have seen, mass devastation throughout the cbd and the Eastern suburbs. On arrival at Hagley Park we were one of 9 helicopters there 3 ex Dunedin 2 ex Chch 2 ex Wgtn 1 ex Greymouth 1 ex Nelson Here are some aircraft photos from the international response to help. Christchurch Earthquake by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Christchurch Earthquake Aircraft Response by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Some of my photos from around Christchurch are viewable here - www.flickr.com/photos/111emergency/sets/72157626151470596/with/5483507092/
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 22, 2011 10:30:41 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 22, 2011 7:23:58 GMT 12
Indeed they were from the water tower, it was great the Medical had the keys to it :
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 21, 2011 23:20:09 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 21, 2011 23:01:50 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 21, 2011 22:07:57 GMT 12
APEC USAF C5 Galaxy & RNZAF CT4 AirTrainers @ RNZAF Ohakea by 111 Emergency, on Flickr No aircraft in this one but thought it might bring back some memories RNZAF Ohakea by 111 Emergency, on Flickr C5 Galaxy @ RNZAF Ohakea by 111 Emergency, on Flickr C141 Starlifter @ RNZAF Ohakea by 111 Emergency, on Flickr C20 Gulfstream by 111 Emergency, on Flickr RNZAF P3 Orion by 111 Emergency, on Flickr RNZAF P3 Orion over Kaipara Bombing Range by 111 Emergency, on Flickr RNZAF A4-K Skyhawks & RAAF F-18 Hornets by 111 Emergency, on Flickr RNZAF A4-K Skyhawks & RAAF F-18 Hornets by 111 Emergency, on Flickr USAFLockheed C5-B Galaxy (40059) @ RNZAF Ohakea by 111 Emergency, on Flickr RNZAF Boeing 727 by 111 Emergency, on Flickr RNZAF Skyhawks with one refuelling another by 111 Emergency, on Flickr RNZAF Iroquois & Skyhawk by 111 Emergency, on Flickr
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 18, 2011 22:22:09 GMT 12
The Defence hangar is still there
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 16, 2011 15:25:45 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 11, 2011 21:23:52 GMT 12
Just found this one that I took at the Masterton Airshow in 1991 ZK-MAD by 111 Emergency, on Flickr
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 11, 2011 19:59:11 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 11, 2011 19:36:39 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 10, 2011 18:57:42 GMT 12
Heres a short video taken by my other crew member which really shows the short take-of roll -
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 9, 2011 19:44:26 GMT 12
Unfortunately I didn't get there for the landing but here is some of it on the ground and taking off. Used less than half of the runway to get airborne, with it lifting off to the south and rotating near the aero club. Very impressive to see. Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr Tried to fit the terminals in as well but left it slightly too late. Air New Zealand Boeing 777 @ Wellington Airport by 111 Emergency, on Flickr
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 8, 2011 17:58:05 GMT 12
Hi, I'm Derek I served at Ohakea and Defence HQ as a medic between 1993-2000. Now working as a paramedic in Wellington and also I run the www.111emergency.co.nz website for emergency service photos. Keen photographer also. Many of my aircraft photos can be seen on flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/111emergency/
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 8, 2011 17:41:35 GMT 12
Thanks ykato, unfortunately tomorrow is the one day I didn't take off this week
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 7, 2011 20:35:03 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Feb 6, 2011 12:08:55 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Jan 28, 2011 21:38:14 GMT 12
Indeed it is
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Post by Medic1nz on Jan 28, 2011 20:07:08 GMT 12
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Post by Medic1nz on Jan 26, 2011 12:04:53 GMT 12
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