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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 21, 2011 19:16:34 GMT 12
FLT LT William Henry HICKSON CBE 412231 Pilot WW11 (Dates unknown) . . . His RNZAF service dates were 13 Apr 41 to 12 Dec 45. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 21, 2011 19:25:17 GMT 12
The rank in WWII was abbreviated as W.A.L., so what did it stand for? i didn't write what was above, that is what was in the Herald. But I thought that Woman's Auxiliary leader was what it stood for too in the WAAF ranks. I have been told by WAAF's that the ranks went: WA2 - Womens' Auxilliary 2 - equivalent of AC2 WA1 - Womens' Auxilliary 1 - equivalent of AC1 WAL - Womens' Auxilliary Leader - equivalent of Leading Aircraftman Is that incorrect? WWII WAAF ranks were: Air Commandant Group Officer Wing Officer * Squadron Officer Flight Officer Section Officer Assistant Section Officer Warrant Officer Flight Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Leading Aircraftwoman # Aircraftwoman 1 # Aircraftwoman 2 # * Highest rank attained in NZ WAAF # Strictly speaking these are not ranks but classifications (ditto RNZAF's AC1, AC2, LAC) Source: Women in Air Force Blue - The story of woment in the Royal AIr force from 1918 to the present day, by Squadron Leader Beryl E. Escott. The NZ WAAF, as with the RNZAF, followed UK practice. Errol |
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Post by shorty on Sept 22, 2011 17:36:59 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) Brian Anthony (Sid) MALONE W80290 SENIOR SUPPLIER RNZAF 10 Jan 1961 to 31 Oct 1970 passed away 20 Sep 2011 after a short illness in Gisborne.
Precious husband of Wilma. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Ray and Irma, Denis and Cynthia, Colleen and John, Peter and Mary and Rick, and many nieces and nephews. Also loved and respected "Stepfather" of Marie, Karen, Stephen, Michele and their families.
A celebration of Tony's life will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road, Gisborne at 2.30pm on Saturday 24 September followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Society, Gisborne would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 708, Gisborne 4040.
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Post by shorty on Sept 26, 2011 8:28:25 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) NEIL GRANTLEY MOFFATT U83140 SENIOR SUPPLIER RNZAF 8 Feb
1967 to 7 Feb 79 Passed away 19 Sep 2011. Neil was at Te Rapa and then
Ohakea from 1976 until he retired in 1979.
Neil is Ian Moffatt's brother. A service will be held at Knox
Presbyterian Church, North Street, Fielding at 1400 Wednesday 28
September followed by private cremation.
Messages to 25 Hunia Terrace, Himatangi Beach
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 26, 2011 9:05:42 GMT 12
HODSON, Edward (Ted). Service Number 452754 AC2 RNZAF On 22 September 2011, peacefully at North Shore Hospital surrounded by his family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley. Very dear friend and companion of Muriel. Much loved brother-in-law of Jim. Dearly loved father of Chris, Margaret and the late Wayne and father-in-law of Fiona. Adored Poppy and Granddad of Tamryn, Justin, Arran, Tania, Daniel, Adam, Jessica and Jordan. Great Granddad to baby Eloise. Much loved by his extended family and many, many friends. 'A True Gentleman, Forever in our hearts always'. Special thanks to the management and staff at Torbay Resthome for the excellent care you gave to our Dad and Poppy. Special thanks to Bill Howell. A service will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Wednesday 28 September at 10.30am followed by private cremation.
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Post by merv on Sept 26, 2011 9:50:10 GMT 12
Can somebody remind me of the details surrounding the untimely death of Bob Shewry whilst on a ferry flight ?
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Post by prospector on Sept 26, 2011 17:11:36 GMT 12
Stand to be corrected on this one, it was a long time ago, but as I recall it was whilst ferrying an Piper Aerostar, something went wrong just short of PagoPago.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 26, 2011 19:03:24 GMT 12
Can somebody remind me of the details surrounding the untimely death of Bob Shewry whilst on a ferry flight ? Robert Stanley Shewry was lost north of Pago Pago ferrying Mitsubishi MU-2 N109TW from Hawaii to New Zealand on 22 November 1981. Shewry had put out a Mayday saying he was going to ditch due to fuel starvation as a result of being unable to transfer fuel from his tip tanks. The partly-submerged wreckage was spotted a short time later, about 75 km north of Pago Pago, but a later search failed to find it again or any trace of Shewry. An NZPA report stated that he had made more than 40 international delivery flights. Errol |
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Post by merv on Oct 1, 2011 9:10:36 GMT 12
Thanks Errol. Yes that accident all comes back to me now as I had just a few weeks earlier flown Bob into Fiordland and he was most uncomfortable flying in the mountainous terrain as compared with oceanic flying.
O.K. I am now looking for details of an other accident in the Auckland area c1966.
This fellow who's name eludes me was, I think a sales rep for Rex Aviation.
My memory tells me it was a Cessna Twin. I think he was the only person on board.
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Post by shorty on Oct 1, 2011 16:05:51 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) John Trevor Law (Trevor) MILNE 71773 14 Squadron RNZAF.
On Sept 29 2011 dearly loved husband of Pamela etc.
A service for Trevor will be held in the Waikanae Presbyterian Church Ngaio Road Waikanae on Monday 3 Oct 2011 at 1pm followed by private cremation.
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 1, 2011 18:54:53 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) John Trevor Law (Trevor) MILNE 71773 14 Squadron RNZAF. On Sept 29 2011 dearly loved husband of Pamela etc. A service for Trevor will be held in the Waikanae Presbyterian Church Ngaio Road Waikanae on Monday 3 Oct 2011 at 1pm followed by private cremation. His service dated back to 18 Jun 47, his first service number being NZ47083. Errol |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Oct 1, 2011 19:25:25 GMT 12
Sorry to report the passing of Peter Beaumont (known affectionately as PeBo by most) - a well known member of the NZ Warbirds and Auckland Aero Club. Some of us younger guys at the aero club used to joke that if the wings fell off his plane PeBo could still fly it back - he had a real knack for all things aviation! Peter did a lot of the display flying in the Trojan and was an all round good guy who will be sorely missed.
Service will be held at the Ardmore Warbirds facility on Friday the 7th.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 1, 2011 19:49:35 GMT 12
That is sad to here. I don't think I ever met Peter but have certainly watched his Trojan display many times. RIP
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Post by Peter Lewis on Oct 1, 2011 21:22:43 GMT 12
Flew with PeBo once in the Cub, back to Ardmore from the Barrier.
Pointed out all the possible Cub strips, there were a lot of them!
He was instructing at Waitemata before AAC.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 2, 2011 10:38:06 GMT 12
I was saddened to hear of PeBo's pasing. A great guy, 37 years of Waitemata/Auckland Aero Club service, a great ambassador for Warbirds, and not to forget his time and hard work with the RNZAC, of which he was president for a number of years. RIP PeBo.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 2, 2011 14:26:46 GMT 12
I'm not sure if the Herald has the service dates right here, Errol?
EDKINS, Charles Ernest. On 28th September 2011, aged 92. Service No. 391289, RNZAF 1935-1945. Dearly loved husband of Pearl. Father of Alison, Rob and David. Father-in-law of Dane, Fran and Joanne. Grandad of Nicholas, Michael and Samuel, Emily and Mark, Thea and Meg. Our sincere thanks to the many people who have cared for Charles in recent years. A service to celebrate the life of Charles will be held at the Titirangi Presbyterian Church, 234 Atkinson Road, Titirangi at 1pm Monday 3rd October 2011.
BLACK, Charles Gavin (Chas). (RNZAF, No. 391508, Sgt.) Peacefully at home on 27 September 2011, a warm Hawkes Bay day, the type that he loved so much. Aged 95 years. Loved husband of the late Marjorie, much loved Dad of Heather, Heath, and Bruce, their partners and Gard to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friend and inspiration to hundreds throughout the world and founder member of the Hawkes Bay Vintage Car Club. "A very tender thank you from his family to Cranford Hospital's staff, his wonderful carers, Hawkes Bay Hospital nurses and Dr Don." The funeral will take place at The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier, Friday 30 September 2011 at 11am. In accordance with Charles and his family's wishes, the service will be followed by a private cremation and, in lieu of flowers, a donation to Cranford Hospice will be gratefully received. Dunstalls Funeral Services FDANZ Napier
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 2, 2011 22:13:25 GMT 12
I'm not sure if the Herald has the service dates right here, Errol? EDKINS, Charles Ernest. On 28th September 2011, aged 92. Service No. 391289, RNZAF 1935-1945. Dearly loved husband of Pearl. Father of Alison, Rob and David. Father-in-law of Dane, Fran and Joanne. Grandad of Nicholas, Michael and Samuel, Emily and Mark, Thea and Meg. Our sincere thanks to the many people who have cared for Charles in recent years. A service to celebrate the life of Charles will be held at the Titirangi Presbyterian Church, 234 Atkinson Road, Titirangi at 1pm Monday 3rd October 2011. BLACK, Charles Gavin (Chas). (RNZAF, No. 391508, Sgt.) Peacefully at home on 27 September 2011, a warm Hawkes Bay day, the type that he loved so much. Aged 95 years. Loved husband of the late Marjorie, much loved Dad of Heather, Heath, and Bruce, their partners and Gard to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friend and inspiration to hundreds throughout the world and founder member of the Hawkes Bay Vintage Car Club. "A very tender thank you from his family to Cranford Hospital's staff, his wonderful carers, Hawkes Bay Hospital nurses and Dr Don." The funeral will take place at The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier, Friday 30 September 2011 at 11am. In accordance with Charles and his family's wishes, the service will be followed by a private cremation and, in lieu of flowers, a donation to Cranford Hospice will be gratefully received. Dunstalls Funeral Services FDANZ Napier Dave, I'm sure that Edkin's 'RNZAF 1935' should read RNZAF 1939 (I don't know when he left the service, but probably 1945 or 1946). I've not seen any evidence to suggest that he enlisted earlier. Black, incidentally, was one of the Fitter IIEs who was sent to the US in March 1942 for a course on the P-40. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 2, 2011 23:04:08 GMT 12
Thanks Errol. Where in the USA did they do that P-40 course, out of interest?
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 3, 2011 9:06:54 GMT 12
Thanks Errol. Where in the USA did they do that P-40 course, out of interest? Dave, Don't know, sorry. Errol |
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Post by rbwannabe on Oct 3, 2011 21:11:18 GMT 12
Pebo's service will be held at the Warbirds hangar at 1200 hrs on Friday, followed by a gathering at the Auckland Aero Club.
Gavin has sent me some fantastic photos of Pebo in the T28 Trojan, and I would appreciate any other photos that you may have of him.
He not only flew the Trojan but the Slingsby, Harvard 78 & 53, Pitts Special S2-B (MAD), Piper Cub (BOX) etc etc
And then of course the famous "topless speech" at Whangarei.
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