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Post by Bruce on Apr 12, 2010 14:37:34 GMT 12
I hope that isnt all the photographers with their camera bags falling out the back of the Herk!  |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Apr 12, 2010 15:09:39 GMT 12
That is a great shot of Graham Bethell.
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Post by Citabria on Apr 12, 2010 18:04:53 GMT 12
Gotta say.... Noice ;D But where are the shots of me in the Harvard (65) mock attack... you know I left the smoke on just to be noticed....  Be keen to see a few of the DC3 takeoff's and landings if you have them.. not the display but the scenics. I know it's no LA9.. Cheers Andrew |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 12, 2010 18:12:01 GMT 12
Were you flying the Dakota in the display with Jurgis, Andrew?
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 12, 2010 19:19:15 GMT 12
Gotta say.... Noice ;D But where are the shots of me in the Harvard (65) mock attack... you know I left the smoke on just to be noticed.... Be keen to see a few of the DC3 takeoff's and landings if you have them.. not the display but the scenics. I know it's no LA9.. Cheers Andrew It's not you dodging the Herc then? Hmm, I was focusing on the DC-3 that I haven't had 3 flights in, but the attached landing is at 1624h1524h Friday (wider shots are suffering from distance and dust). Attachments:
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Post by stereoimage on Apr 13, 2010 16:23:59 GMT 12
Hey guys. Thanks for your compliments  I will post up some more images soon. But first can I get you to helpme with some info: Was the Winjeel that flew as part of the RNZAF trainer display ever actually used by the RNZAF? or just the RAAF... Just finishing off my article for the magazine and want to get my facts right. I cant find any reference t it being used by the RNZAF at all... And Andrew, I will post up the DC-3 photos I have soon too Also does anybody remember the name of that group of girls who sang the wartime classics? This is what happens when you put your notebook through the wash when you get home...  |
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 13, 2010 16:43:41 GMT 12
... And Andrew, I will post up the DC-3 photos I have soon too Also does anybody remember the name of that group of girls who sang the wartime classics? This is what happens when you put your notebook through the wash when you get home... The group is Frankie, I believe. The then-members signed my 2006 programme, it's at home. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 13, 2010 16:43:46 GMT 12
The Winjeel was never used by the RNZAF but no doubt some RNZAF pilots would have flown them on Aussie exchanges and exercises.
If it's the same singing group as 2006 they were called the War Birds
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 13, 2010 19:00:56 GMT 12
If it's the same singing group as 2006 they were called the War Birds The 2006 group shares some members with the 2010 group (who I can't remember being referred to by name, and who don't seem to be mentioned on the WoW website or in the programme). The 2006 group signed my programme Frankie - unless one of the other groups associated with Warhorses required a makeup artist? :-) Dave, do the singers that have been at the last couple of Cambridges have a name? Attachments:
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 13, 2010 19:59:38 GMT 12
Yes, they are the Boogie Woogie Bugle Girls, from hamilton. Frankly I find them monotonous and irritating as they only sing the Andrews Sisters songs. The War Birds were far better and younger and had more variety. You're right about 'Frankie', though I most definately saw them also billed as the War Birds somewhere in 2006 and I guess with the additions for the show maybe that was their collective name (many bands have different names for different gigs). Here's the press release about them from 2006 from the Wanaka website here: www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/2006_news.htmlSong Birds at Wanaka’s War Birds 10 April 2006: Wanaka: As the 10th anniversary of the War Birds over Wanaka International Air Show kicks off next Friday, it will be the song birds on the ground who will also be bringing the audience closer to the 1930 - 40’s. Christchurch trio, Frankie, will be returning to the event which attracts around 100,000 visitors, to bring the music of the era to rekindle what is arguably the most unforgettable music of the early twentieth century. Lead member, Lois Trenberth, says the trio, which includes the experienced singing, dancing and acting talent of Nadine Hoskins and Angela Tainui, have a show that brings back the music, dance and costume of the entertainers that kept up the soldiers morale during World War 2. “We have modelled ourselves on the famous Andrews Sisters trio, and have worked hard toward putting our own unique spin on their performances,” she said. In the early 1940’s the Andrews Sisters entertained soldiers posted to Europe with their upbeat repertoire of songs such as ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’, ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ & ‘Mr Sandman’. Other popular entertainers of the era include the ever sunny Doris Day’s ‘Sentimental Journey’ & ‘Tea for Two’, Vera Lynn’s ‘White Cliffs of Dover’ & ‘We’ll meet Again’, Ella Fitzgerald’s ‘A Tisket a Tasket’ & ‘Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off’ and Big Band great Glenn Miller’s ‘In the Mood’ whose special genre of music will also be performed. “Each of us has an affinity with the era having grown up listening to the songs our parent’s parent’s listened to.” “And World War 2 was especially significant for New Zealanders because of our involvement and tragic losses. The music that was bought direct to the soldiers was a way of boosting morale and combating homesickness,” said Lois. “Most of the soldiers, some as young as 18, missed their mothers, sweet-hearts, or wives terribly. It’s hard to imagine the personal suffering that they went through to protect their country,” she added. As Anzac Day celebrations show, with their growth in attendance over the past years, interest (especially by the younger generation) in this important time in history continues to grow. Sixteen year olds, Anna Jack and Emily Trenberth, will be supporting Frankie with backing vocals and their own rendition of popular songs of the era. “It’s a neat thing to be involved in and people are really moved by the music and performances,” says Emily. “I’ve seen some people crying while others are getting up and having a great boogie when we perform. It’s the kind of music that seems to bring people from all ages together,” she added. |
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 13, 2010 20:08:05 GMT 12
... You're right about 'Frankie', though I most definately saw them also billed as the War Birds somewhere in 2006 and I guess with the additions for the show maybe that was their collective name (many bands have different names for different gigs). ... They looked pretty good in the truck! Attachments:
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Post by stereoimage on Apr 14, 2010 13:21:32 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 14, 2010 14:25:39 GMT 12
Post more please steroimage!! No-one could get sick of these great shots.
Who owns that 25 Pounder? Awesome to see it with a full crew.
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 14, 2010 14:33:00 GMT 12
Post more please steroimage!! No-one could get sick of these great shots. Who owns that 25 Pounder? Awesome to see it with a full crew. I've got some P&S video of the gun line firing - 2 x 105 pack, 2 x 25 pdr. I'll try to put it up tonight. |
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Post by obiwan27 on Apr 14, 2010 15:50:16 GMT 12
Keep em coming guys, all great thanks!!
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Post by Citabria on Apr 14, 2010 16:32:49 GMT 12
Thanks, now I feel special again! ;D
It's a real gift you guys have, the way you capture the day and actually how we are feeling. You can see by the Grins!
Well done and please keep them coming..
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Post by dakman on Apr 14, 2010 16:54:06 GMT 12
Stereoimage great pictures thanks for sharing with us . The Dakota /c47 is a very photogenic aeroplane and hopefully we will continue to enjoy a DC3 display at WOW
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Post by tbf25o4 on Apr 14, 2010 17:10:24 GMT 12
Winjeels were never used by the RNZAF, but were flown by RNZAF exchange pilots during their RAAF service
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Apr 14, 2010 17:38:19 GMT 12
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Post by Damon on Apr 14, 2010 19:53:53 GMT 12
Could you imagine the conversation between Jurgis and Garth Hogan....' for God's sake dont break it!!!'
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I will post up some more images soon. But first can I get you to helpme with some info: Was the Winjeel that flew as part of the RNZAF trainer display ever actually used by the RNZAF? or just the RAAF... Just finishing off my article for the magazine and want to get my facts right. I cant find any reference t it being used by the RNZAF at all...
