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Post by kiwiruna on Jan 13, 2022 13:38:38 GMT 12
Hi All This may be of interest it's an interview with Author Matthew Wright on his book about HMS New Zealand.
The interview is conducted by Drachinifel a youtuber and amateur historian who is gaining a positive following in the academic world for his work regarding all things floaty (well up to the cold war) If you haven't seen any of Drachinifels videos take some time to have a look at his channel.
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Post by kiwiruna on Jan 11, 2022 6:35:11 GMT 12
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Post by kiwiruna on Dec 11, 2021 19:28:43 GMT 12
According the War Zone website the RAN NH90s are also to be sold.
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Post by kiwiruna on Dec 11, 2021 13:31:17 GMT 12
Hey Guys. This just dropped on Wards you tube channel. for those of you not familiar Ward Carroll was an F-14 RIO and author his you tube channel is well worth spending some time at.
Here he interviews' RAF Navigator John Nichol of Tornado Down.
A rather interesting discussion.
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Post by kiwiruna on Nov 25, 2021 11:21:17 GMT 12
Hi Guys, How many Vampires and Venoms did we fly? I ask as Wiki lists 63 flown by 14 & 75 Sqns and 48 Venoms on loan from the RAF, plus an unknown number on loan in Cyprus and Singapore. I'm wondering if these are correct as it is Wiki afterall.
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Post by kiwiruna on Nov 18, 2021 17:36:39 GMT 12
Stumbled upon this, via a comment on Wiki. I was totally unaware that there was film of the crash. Now added to my NASA folder to sit alongside Bruce Peterson M2F2 crash and the Scott Crossfields X-15 bounce.
That man must of had a huge pair.
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Post by kiwiruna on Nov 17, 2021 15:04:06 GMT 12
The author appears very keen to point out she is gas turbine powered.
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Post by kiwiruna on Nov 6, 2021 11:54:02 GMT 12
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Post by kiwiruna on Oct 17, 2021 18:45:36 GMT 12
FWIW- I've seen some sprue shots on the modelling news (I think) about a week back, a couple of them had WNW on them,and were as (ex) marketed as such
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Post by kiwiruna on Oct 14, 2021 14:02:09 GMT 12
Worth watching it's 1hr 20mins in length- this guy knows his stuff,apparently he is a defense analyst.
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Post by kiwiruna on Sept 19, 2021 7:37:48 GMT 12
We have done well out of the Aussie sub deal We get them to pay for the training aids/targets for our P-8s, now are they pump jets? coz they can only stay underwater for 20mins, which makes finding them easier.😱🤣🤣
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Post by kiwiruna on Sept 16, 2021 10:45:29 GMT 12
This is interesting. The NZ Herald headline made me smile 'NZ out in the cold as US, UK and Australia sign landmark security deal' I was wondering why I was feeling a little chilly.
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Post by kiwiruna on Aug 31, 2021 8:02:55 GMT 12
Given the RNZAF is to replace the 757s at some stage in the next few years maybe a deal could be done.
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Post by kiwiruna on Aug 19, 2021 18:16:20 GMT 12
Very sad news. However at least he went as Worlds best Carrot in a box player.
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Post by kiwiruna on Aug 1, 2021 21:12:18 GMT 12
If you have access to Amazon or some alternatives this 1.5 hr documentary may be of interest
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Post by kiwiruna on Jul 31, 2021 16:19:41 GMT 12
I recently came across this You Tuber
He's an Aussie, and produces some very interesting and well balanced content, ranging from Modern assessments and also Historical campaigns. His latest which is 2hrs long is about The Battle of Buna-Gona November 1942 - January 1943. I'm lead to believe he works as a defense analyst
in any case I recommend his channel.
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Post by kiwiruna on Jun 2, 2021 8:09:25 GMT 12
Thanks Guys,makes sense.
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Post by kiwiruna on Jun 1, 2021 8:23:14 GMT 12
Just catching up on the news and note in the Chch floods the Army is still using Unimogs, I thought they had all been retired, with the introduction of the new truck fleet. Maybe I'm wrong
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Post by kiwiruna on May 23, 2021 11:27:06 GMT 12
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Post by kiwiruna on May 19, 2021 7:33:58 GMT 12
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