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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Mar 11, 2010 7:08:55 GMT 12
I notice on the WOW 2010 online programme that there is mention of the LA-9 flying, I'm very much looking forward to that if it is the case. When I saw it fly last the last time it was a very impressive machine and had performance out the wazzo....
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 11, 2010 10:33:45 GMT 12
It's a pity there's no longer a Sea Fury in NZ.
The LA-9 and a Sea Fury putting on a “no-holds-barred” display together really would be something!
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 11, 2010 20:00:14 GMT 12
The LA-9 has been waiting on a new propellor for several years (the old one was too badly corroded to be repaired or used again). I don't know where they found one as LA-9s are as rare as. But it will be great to see if flying again. The show is shaping up to be a goodie
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2010 7:27:21 GMT 12
I would love to see the LA-9 fly again! That machine stole my heart when I first saw it at WOW04, I was totally unprepared for just how awe-inspiring its performance was. And the sound....wow! I'd love to see it up against the FW190.
Something else caught my eye....
"Bundaberg Classic Cockpits will enable you to see for yourself what instruments pilots use while flying. The Vampire, Oxford, Canberra and Devon are a few of the fighter aircraft cockpits on display, you can sit in some cockpits that would have been flown by young teenagers. In addition instrument panels from the Mk IX Spitfire, DC3 and Fletcher Fu24 top dresser will fascinate adults and children alike. "
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Post by fwx on Mar 12, 2010 14:05:43 GMT 12
... is this the wazzo??
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 12, 2010 14:20:50 GMT 12
Yeah baby, thats it! Another VERY nice restoration by the Pioneer team.
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