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Post by wanganui on Jun 10, 2021 23:24:07 GMT 12
My copy arrived a week ago and since then i've been glued to it.
For the aviation collector, NZ military enthusiast and photo colouriser i can't recommend this book highly enough. Well researched with references to original Air Department Orders the author Barry O'Sullivan has approached the subject with the same tenacity as his previous publications.
Covering as the title suggests, uniform, clothing & badges from 1923 - 1948, it also devotes chapters to rarely examined subjects such as identity discs, kit bags, printed ephemera and felt pennants. The depth of information on all the chapters is astounding.
I found the book well laid out with good photo & colour reproduction and easy to read text, my only negative comment is i would of liked to have seen a hard cover edition and some of the chapters expanded on, costing & weight reining it in to the size produced.
At 540 pages with extensive appendix which includes scale of issued clothing and Air Ministry stores codes it'll stand as the collectors and researchers reference for years to come, i also understand the book has been produced as a numbered limited edition so miss it at your peril !!
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Post by wanganui on May 29, 2021 22:02:37 GMT 12
Is there, or will there be a UK distributor at all??
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Post by wanganui on Mar 23, 2021 3:16:57 GMT 12
Don't think there was any "standard" footwear for airmen working on aircraft in the South Pacific theatre, but a lot of it would be American. David D The boots may have been American issue, but most of the boots worn by US servicemen in the Pacific were in fact manufactured in New Zealand and Australia, under 'reverse' Lend Lease contracts. It is interesting how in that photo the long boots seem to be lace-up gumboots. I think boondockers are suede boots, aren't they? Yes the boondocker boots you're referring to were a mid brown suede with a rubber sole, often they're referred to as Rough Outs and were extremely popular with RNZAF airmen. I have a pair in my collection, made by Goodyear from memory!!
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Post by wanganui on Feb 20, 2021 20:56:54 GMT 12
Call tripe and onions well fed? With ya there Peter, tried it a couple of times as a child and now at 57 years of age i don't feel the need to try it again, ever...
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Post by wanganui on Feb 20, 2021 5:29:01 GMT 12
Absolutely stunning modelling as expected on this build, i look forward to seeing the next stage of development.
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Post by wanganui on Apr 7, 2020 5:48:45 GMT 12
They didn't, issued and worn in the Pacific by RNZAF officers and OA was a pale blue side cap made from shirting fabric.
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Post by wanganui on Dec 8, 2019 8:58:51 GMT 12
I can't recommend highly enough the recently published "Through To The End, 487 (NZ) Squadron RAF" by David Palmer & Aad Neeven, how a Sqd history should be written. There are copies on UK Ebay at £45.00 plus P/P of course or if you're in London Ian Allan Bookshop have bought in copies from the publisher in the Netherlands.
David Burrows actually authored 2 volumes on 489 (NZ) Sqd, "489 An Unofficial History 1941 - 1946" and "489 Early Days. A Companion Volume"
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Post by wanganui on Dec 27, 2018 5:54:12 GMT 12
Cheers Dave, appreciate it !!
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Post by wanganui on Dec 26, 2018 22:39:25 GMT 12
I'm hoping someone might help me on a little touched upon subject, were RNZAF aircrew destined for service in the SW Pacific given courses in E&E?? Any idea where these courses were carried out & what equipment was issued in NZ before being rotated to the combat theatre??
Thanks in advance, Kerry.
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Post by wanganui on Jun 5, 2018 7:48:42 GMT 12
I have somewhere tucked away further photos of Little Bills Lady Luck in the boneyard and confirm Chris & Bruce's earlier posts, def B-24 Liberator.
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Post by wanganui on Jun 5, 2018 7:38:41 GMT 12
Well deserved recognition Errol, congratulations !!
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Post by wanganui on Jul 10, 2017 4:40:55 GMT 12
Fantastic news, worth flying back to NZ to see along with a host of other restorations that have taken place since my last visit!!
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Post by wanganui on Feb 5, 2017 23:04:50 GMT 12
Fabulous grouping Ronnie, thanks for sharing!!
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Post by wanganui on Apr 22, 2016 20:33:55 GMT 12
It's a guarantee that the new residents will complain about the noise inspite of knowing they're moving close to a long established airport. Laws will be introduced for the minority, those who shout the loudest & can push through an expensive court case and the majority will suffer. Similar complaints are made by residents here in London about night clubs, late license pubs, popular restaurants and street markets resulting in the curtailing of their operating hours & introducing noise abatement rules. On a certain level i can sympathise but if you move into multi million pound designer flats in the centre of London to enjoy the vibe only a thriving metropolis has to offer then complain about the "vibe" then i think you only have yourselves to blame. NIMBY comes to mind.
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Post by wanganui on Mar 27, 2016 21:49:48 GMT 12
I love the way the Cat sheds water as it takes off, yes, a pleasure to behold!!
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Post by wanganui on Feb 17, 2016 10:02:59 GMT 12
Nice uniform & a rare item indeed especially with the history. This would of been his number 1 dress uniform and if he'd been sent to Borneo he would of worn a lighter weight cotton KD uniform.
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Post by wanganui on Dec 28, 2015 2:29:06 GMT 12
Dave, i'll shortly send you, as requested pics of the logbook & photo album from NZ2290 Owen William Gladstone Lewis, navigator with 8 & 2 Sqds.
I also have the log book & photos of NZ404413 Brian Cranstone Scott, pilot with 2, 1, 4, 3 and 41 Sqds and NZ42370 Edward Danial Casey pilot with 9 Sqd which i can copy & send over. However as it's taken me a year to get Owen Lewis's docs to you it's a fair bet that you've got a 2 years wait in front of you!!
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Post by wanganui on Dec 7, 2015 8:09:10 GMT 12
All hail Dave, hope you have a smashing time!!
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Post by wanganui on Dec 4, 2015 9:03:57 GMT 12
Nice painting, i like the unusual view of the Lanc & wide open sky, very dramatic.
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Post by wanganui on Sept 18, 2015 22:57:53 GMT 12
The current displays look so much better than the poorly light & labelled moth eaten displays i remember from days gone by, well done MOTAT and i look forward to my next visit!!
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