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Post by ErrolC on Oct 17, 2010 21:10:03 GMT 12
Just a note that the programme shows several aviation items, including Iroquois, Tiger Moth, FW190, Nanchang, Kiwi Blue Paratroops, Messerschmitt and Yak52 Dogfight. Memorial Park, Cambridge, 13-14th November. www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz/Programme.html |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 18, 2010 9:48:52 GMT 12
Crikey, they have finally updated the website. Only three weeks to go... hmmm Up till last week it hadn't been touched since I left the committee last year. A bit poor in my opinion.
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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 18, 2010 11:57:40 GMT 12
Sounds like a good weekend. Fingers crossed not working then.
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Post by philip on Oct 18, 2010 12:29:05 GMT 12
I'm hoping to get down to Masterton for the 13th but I'll definitely be at Cambridge for one of the days
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Post by ErrolC on Oct 18, 2010 13:19:08 GMT 12
Shall we pencil in a Forum meet-and-greet for 4:30 Saturday? In front of the broadcast tower (unless someone has a better suggested spot)?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 18, 2010 13:34:25 GMT 12
You're assuming they will have a broadcast tower. they didn't last year, as it is far too expensive.
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Post by ErrolC on Oct 18, 2010 14:15:05 GMT 12
You're assuming they will have a broadcast tower. they didn't last year, as it is far too expensive. My memory is obviously in error - too many visits :-) Without seeing the layout, I'm reluctant to suggest elsewhere at this point - next to the toilet block just sounds grubby! Yes, communication overall has been a bit lacking. |
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Post by Bruce on Oct 18, 2010 14:35:48 GMT 12
beside the green Jeep...  |
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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 18, 2010 18:45:33 GMT 12
Oh a meet would be nice |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 2, 2010 10:44:27 GMT 12
Close to home: Vintage BattlesBy HEATHER RAMSAY - The New Zealand Herald | 5:30AM - Tuesday, November 02, 2010 WWI fighter aircrafts will take to the skies during the WWI Air Show
on November 13. — Photo: Wairarapa Times-Age.THE SKIES over Masterton reverberate with WWI fighter aircraft performing mock dogfights and handling displays during The Vintage Aviator Remembrance Day WWI Air Show on November 13. On the ground there'll be food stalls, games, competitions and free rides in vintage vehicles for the kids. It runs 1-5pm.
On the web: TheVintageAviator.co.nz______________________________________ Lest We ForgetARMISTICE DAY commemorations in Cambridge aim to both formally remember WWI, and educate the public. Battles are re-enacted, and there are military vehicle parades, aerial demonstrations by warbird aircraft, live firing demonstrations, plus static displays of aircraft, military vehicles, uniforms and museum collections. It takes place in Memorial Park, November 13-14.
On the web: ArmisticeInCambridge.co.nz______________________________________ Scotland The BraveIF THE skirl of bagpipes and beat of side-drums stirs your blood, head to picturesque Hamilton Gardens for the Pipe Band Contest on November 20. The afternoon of Scottish music starts at noon and entry is free.
Contact: (07) 856 9721; 027 4436 336www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10684580
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2010 18:36:26 GMT 12
I had a Nanchang pass very low over my back yard earlier today and I just realised it must have been a practice for the Nanchang display next week in Cambridge. Looking at the programme I see the Nanchang starts its display at the same time as the WWI Gallipoli display begins. That seems a bit odd.
I won't be there anyway, I would have liked to watch the Gallipoli display, Bruce and his team put on a great show usually.
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 7, 2010 19:35:56 GMT 12
I had a Nanchang pass very low over my back yard earlier today and I just realised it must have been a practice for the Nanchang display next week in Cambridge. Looking at the programme I see the Nanchang starts its display at the same time as the WWI Gallipoli display begins. That seems a bit odd. I won't be there anyway, I would have liked to watch the Gallipoli display, Bruce and his team put on a great show usually. I assume that one of the times listed is an entry error. One of the great things about Cambridge is how the average quality of the displays has increased. I've seen the plan for the Roman one this year, for instance, and it looks to be a good story. |
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Post by Kereru on Nov 9, 2010 12:48:23 GMT 12
Decisions decisions, Masterton or Cambridge? Me thinks Cambridge will win as not quite so far to travel. No Iroquis on Sunday is there? Pity but will try Sunday this time and hopefully bring Grand kids.
See some of you there.
Colin
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2010 13:14:02 GMT 12
I was told the other day by one of the organising committee memebrs the RNZAF has pulled out altogether, no Iroquois, no Kiwi Blue, etc. He was going to try to rectify the situation but don't be surprised if they're not there. Kiwi Blue has not attended for a long time. it's probably time to go back to Matamata Skydivers if they want parachutists to drop in. They used to do it - though they were not at all keen on dropping into the Square when it was based there due to the trees and the currents caused by them. The new venue would suit them much better.
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 9, 2010 14:13:00 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2010 14:38:40 GMT 12
Hopefully the lions won't be on site when the gun goes off, or there could be an interesting result. ;D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 12, 2010 13:37:44 GMT 12
Here is the flyer that has been around town. Had a look at lunchtime as we went past, a few things arrived on site already.   |
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 12, 2010 14:35:21 GMT 12
Thanks Dave
So no-one wants to meet me on Saturday?
Note that the weather is looking a bit damp Sunday.
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Post by philip on Nov 12, 2010 15:08:35 GMT 12
I'll be going Saturday with Mr 12.
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Post by Ykato on Nov 12, 2010 16:49:15 GMT 12
I had a Nanchang pass very low over my back yard earlier today . Is this the same one Dave - this one was Taking off this afternoon from hamilton was also parked next the eagle air hangar last sunday(probably all week?):  |
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