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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 19, 2010 14:40:08 GMT 12
This photo shows Westland Whirlwind XP301 while it was attached to 1 Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment for regular re-supply of their camps in Borneo. This is one of many RAF and Royal Navy helicopters that supported the NZ soldiers there and in Malaya, but this one from the collection of my mate Peter Downie who was a soldier there is interesting in that it has kiwi nose art. I wonder if the pilot was a New Zealander, or if the grunts had zapped it.  |
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Post by steveh on Oct 19, 2010 20:30:25 GMT 12
Thats a nice pic Dave & would make a nice scheme for a kit, maybe a reason to pick up one of the Heritage Aviation conversions for the Italeri HO4S-3 kit.
Steve.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 19, 2010 20:51:41 GMT 12
Indeed, it's pretty cool. For the record, XP301 was a Whirlwind HAR10
It first flew 25/08/1961
It was on display at the Farnborough Airshow from the 3-9 September 1962
It went to the RAF Benson fire section 09/03/1976, and perished during September 1976
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 19, 2010 22:28:03 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 19, 2010 22:39:02 GMT 12
One more, another shot of NZ7001  |
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Post by steveh on Oct 19, 2010 22:43:13 GMT 12
Those are really neat pics Dave. They'd make an awesome basis for a diorama. The first of your last lot is interesting, I wonder if thats just the barbecue got a bit hot or is there a more sinister explanation? Thanks for the post.
Steve.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 19, 2010 23:07:43 GMT 12
I think it is just the rubbish tip. The helo's used to bring in all the food and supplies to the jungle camp, land on the pad in the valley, and the guys hamped the cargo up to the huts which were on the top of the ridge. They had the helos coming in every day practically, and these units were pretty much part of the 1RNZIR. I'm curious to discover which RAF squadrons were involved, and if any kiwi pilots were on the aircrews.
The RAF used to also airdrop goods in from cargo planes with chutes, and fighters and bombers such as Hunters and RNZAF Canberras were seen zooming past low in the valley below the level of the camp. There are some photos but they're b&w and not too great.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 28, 2010 14:51:17 GMT 12
I have to say i am amazed that only one person has commented on these photos. I think they are amazing to see, especially the one with the kiwi painted on it.
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Post by beagle on Oct 28, 2010 16:41:11 GMT 12
one of the first things they did when they got the herks was to paint the blue stripe down the side.
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Post by steveh on Oct 28, 2010 22:47:18 GMT 12
Theres no accounting for peoples taste is there Dave. I liked them, they are interesting shots of a little covered area in our aviation/military history & this is nice to see. The Belvederes look like an impressive beast but I've read they were notoriously unreliable. Am I right in thinking Airfix once did a Belvedere? One would look real good in that paint scheme. The Bristol Freighter loading/unloading from the RL is my favourite scheme for these. it gives them a nice fresh smart look. To my mind the later camo looked scruffy, effective though it may have been. Got any more, I'd be keen to see them anyhows?  Steve. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 28, 2010 23:26:54 GMT 12
There are a few more aircraft shots and tons of Army ones, but we're using them for a project right now so will have to see which ones can be released.
I'm not sure if Airfix did a Belvedere, i know they did a Labrador which was a similar twin rotor thing.
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Post by steveh on Oct 29, 2010 13:04:37 GMT 12
I googled Bristol Belvedere 1/72, & find that Airfix did do one, re released in 1997. & plenty available on ebay for not silly money. A couple of the other sites I found where they been made up with a bit of extra finishing showed them to be at least decent & they would look very smart in that RAF camo finish. It got me thinking.  Steve. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 29, 2010 19:16:34 GMT 12
It would be cool to see the model, not a popular type I'd think, so it would be an interesting build.
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Post by kb on Oct 29, 2010 21:05:23 GMT 12
Steve the Airfix Belvedere is missing an awful lot of bumps. I detail photographed the one in the RAF Museum a few years ago and was impressed by how much work is needed. I guess that makes it a great MODELLING subject.  |
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Post by steveh on Oct 30, 2010 0:13:53 GMT 12
Keith, comparing the ones in Daves pics with a couple of builds on websites, I can see a bit of detailing would be needed but the basic shape appears sound, at least to meet my TLAR criteria. (That Looks About Right) Thats what plastic card & body putty is for isn't it?  Steve. |
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Post by pauldnz on Aug 1, 2011 22:12:37 GMT 12
Dear Mr Homewood, I was very, very surprised to see my father's photos posted on this page, a fact about which he was completely unaware. This raises a number of questions that I would like to discuss further. Please contact me at: pauldnz@gmail.com.
Regards, Paul Downie.
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Post by Tony on Aug 2, 2011 14:00:17 GMT 12
The Bristol Freighter loading/unloading from the RL is my favourite scheme for these. it gives them a nice fresh smart look. Steve. Agreed. I have an Airfix Freighter and conversion set. Mine will be finished as a Silver Bullet. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 2, 2011 14:06:26 GMT 12
I have spoken with Peter Downie today and he's all cool with these photos being here and has no problems.
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