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Post by vultee43 on Mar 9, 2021 21:30:28 GMT 12
I guess they weighed up risk vs benefit and the potential outlay and costs considering it is essentially a fund raising event. I think while there is a lot of dissapointed people in relation to this event, it really needs to be put into perspective. Given what has happened and continues to happen around the World it realy is a small inconvenience. I hope for the Omaka crew that the date change is a huge success and whilst in Winter, Marlborough has some of the best weatherin NZ.
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Post by vultee43 on Mar 8, 2021 21:16:22 GMT 12
Watched the Roulettes warm up over my place a few weeks ago. I agree not sold on the colour scheme. Visually the PC21 profile seems smaller and a bit muted with the darker colours. However the display is just as good.
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Post by vultee43 on Feb 5, 2021 20:45:46 GMT 12
Stunning. One aircraft even grounded that is totally impressive and gobsmaking.
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Post by vultee43 on Feb 5, 2021 20:19:50 GMT 12
Just stating the known deficiencies and issues that exist the F35 programme and not the journalist's opinions. Every 4th and 5th generation fighter aircraft (with the possible exception of the SAAB Griphon) have been proven in combat conditions. In Australia's case it is akin to the Spitfire - a great base fighter but suffering range, misson and operational issues. It is not fit for purpose within our current requirements, not to mention the extreme cost per unit and operational readiness capacity. We are a maritime nation and need appropriate aircraft. The Mirage had similar deficiencies. Given what is on our doorstep and the posturing of such actors, we perhaps need to re think this white elephant.
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Post by vultee43 on Feb 5, 2021 20:03:57 GMT 12
Every newgen plane gets accused of being dogged by issues! It's great column fodder for desk-bound journos!
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Post by vultee43 on Feb 5, 2021 20:00:16 GMT 12
In that climate fibreglass replicas are the go!
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Post by vultee43 on Feb 5, 2021 19:32:42 GMT 12
May happen sooner than you think if the F35's keep being dogged by issues Every newgen plane gets accused of being dogged by issues! It's great column fodder for desk-bound journos!
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Post by vultee43 on Jan 30, 2021 20:42:05 GMT 12
Definitely worth it.
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Post by vultee43 on Jan 27, 2021 21:19:41 GMT 12
SE5a always struck me as a timeless design.
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Post by vultee43 on Jan 25, 2021 20:29:29 GMT 12
Brilliant. Looks better than I could have imagined. What a great legacy for New Zealand, Omaka and the Smith family. Congratulations to all those involved.
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Jokes
Jan 24, 2021 21:25:30 GMT 12
via mobile
Post by vultee43 on Jan 24, 2021 21:25:30 GMT 12
That's our boy !!!😃😃😃😃
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Post by vultee43 on Jan 21, 2021 21:52:40 GMT 12
Still waiting 😟. But worth it
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Post by vultee43 on Dec 30, 2020 20:16:13 GMT 12
Try being in Tasmania ☹. We're still using WW2 vintage courier pigeons. Seriously though, along with the Forum, it is a brilliant reference.
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Post by vultee43 on Dec 17, 2020 20:11:51 GMT 12
May happen sooner than you think if the F35's keep being dogged by issues
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Post by vultee43 on Dec 9, 2020 0:54:30 GMT 12
Had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with him also. Gentleman and very intelligent. Blue skies and Vale Bgdr. Gen.Yeager
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Post by vultee43 on Nov 24, 2020 20:26:04 GMT 12
😞
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Post by vultee43 on Nov 16, 2020 22:23:16 GMT 12
Wouldn't be keen to fly the Pitts across the ditch.
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Post by vultee43 on Nov 2, 2020 19:58:27 GMT 12
Not at all Sir 😉. Nothing but respect for the great man. (Just a reference to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade).
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Post by vultee43 on Nov 2, 2020 13:57:54 GMT 12
Congratulations again. You don't scrub up too bad either.
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Post by vultee43 on Nov 1, 2020 20:00:35 GMT 12
Very sad. Great man, actor and proud Scot. Not a half bad rear gunner either.
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