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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 13, 2009 12:16:45 GMT 12
What would you consider to be the most iconic photos from the WWII era of the RNZAF?
I've been asked to suggest some for a project, and they want nice eye-catching iconic shots.
I have a few in mind but would really appreciate suggestions.
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Post by corsair67 on Dec 13, 2009 12:26:30 GMT 12
One of my favourites is the shot of 3 P-40 Kittyhawks in formation (Umsloppagass (sp?) is one of them) somewhere over the North Island.
Slight bias here, but a couple of other iconic shots I would rate are the ones of F4U-1Ds NZ5410 and NZ5440 coming in to land at Jacquinot Bay in 1945 - both of which have been featured in a number of publications over the years.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 13, 2009 12:58:56 GMT 12
Yes the No. 14 Squadron P-40's in formation was the first photo that I thought of too. i cannot find a decent clean print of it though.
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Post by obiwan27 on Dec 13, 2009 14:46:49 GMT 12
There's an awesome mass formation of Corsairs (official RNZAF photo I think) possibly in the Pacific theatre? There are about 15-20 of them in formation. That's pretty cool.
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Post by Andy Wright on Dec 13, 2009 15:35:36 GMT 12
Surely a pic of Al Deere and his Spit would fit or is that too 'RAF'?
Not really my place to comment though.
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Post by corsair67 on Dec 14, 2009 23:08:40 GMT 12
Yeah, shut up, you bloody Aussie: don't you go dragging bloody Spitfires into a perfectly good thread about the Corsair and Kittyhawk! ;D ;D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 14, 2009 23:20:55 GMT 12
We've sorted out some photos for the project now I believe, thanks for the suggestions.
Al Deere wasn't in the RNZAF, of course... but a good suggestion.
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Post by corsair67 on Dec 14, 2009 23:39:48 GMT 12
So Dave, are you able to tell us the ones you've run with?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 14, 2009 23:44:43 GMT 12
Not at this stage as it's not me working on it, I was just asked to supply some phtoos and ideas. I sent a few from private collections and I believe photos have been selected from those.
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Post by corsair67 on Dec 14, 2009 23:47:55 GMT 12
No worries.
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Post by davidnzl on Feb 17, 2010 19:44:38 GMT 12
My vote goes to the 23 August 1944 Wing Attack where some 44 Beaufighters from 4 Squadrons attacked a German convoy off Schiermonnikoog. At least 13 kiwi aircraft were involved
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Post by angelsonefive on Feb 18, 2010 19:21:00 GMT 12
A strong contender for the top of any list of iconic RNZAF photos of WW2 must be the official RNZAF picture of the 6 P-40's flying over the ocean, led by a Hudson.
Flying from "Santo" to "the canal"....
Very atmospheric..
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Post by baz62 on Feb 18, 2010 19:30:41 GMT 12
Ewwwwwwwwwww no not a Hudson!! (Ducks incoming rounds from a Mr D. Homewood!) ;D
I quite like the shots of pilots and or ground crew around any of our aircraft in the islands. (I'm biased towards Avengers of course!)
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Post by smithy on Mar 2, 2010 2:26:36 GMT 12
Probably long missed the old boat...
but Dave if not, may I suggest that great photo of 485 in '44 where the boys have painted a squadron tent with "Strength thro' sex" as an alternative squadron motto for the benefit of the visiting press party!
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Post by shorty on Mar 12, 2010 20:46:27 GMT 12
I personally would go for the one of the Venturas unloading over Rabaul.
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