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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 22, 2011 20:48:11 GMT 12
I hope not. Not all those mentioned are 'speaking' though. This is a day out for these chaps as much as us. Though there will be time for you to mix and mingle with the veterans and talk to them one to one.
I had hoped some here might come along with their teenagers to give them a chance to meet veterans and chat one to one with the, and hear their stories told. But so far no-one has said they're bringing their kids which is a surprise.
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Post by thebrads on Apr 3, 2011 15:00:53 GMT 12
Dave,
I've just come across this thread, and would be keen, as would my father (also a forum member) and a friend of his, who isn't.
The three of us are starters for the DC3 if this is still on.
Are you still taking bookings?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 3, 2011 15:14:04 GMT 12
Yes indeed, there are still some spaces open at the event and definately spaces on the DC-3. We still need about 20 people to make it viable so it may not happen. I'm waiting for Jessica to make a call on it. But please can you send me an email with the details of the people and I'll send you info on making the payment for the tickets. It will be good to meet you.
dave_daasnz@hotmail.com
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 3, 2011 20:26:13 GMT 12
I have just put all the relevant information about this forum meet into one easier to read webpage here, so you don't have to trawl through the thread looking for details: www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/Forum_Meet.htmlI will add to it as more items of interest arise. We have 65 people who have registered their intention to attend. I am expecting several more local veterans to come along too, which should make it more like 75. So therefore we have tickets still available to latecomers who want to come along. There are several people who normally attend the annual forum event here in Cambridge who haven't signed up to this one yet which is a surprise so I hope some of them will decide to come. If you want to bring friends or family weho are not necessarily forum memebrs that's fine too, so long as they're interested in the event's themes of aviation and WWII. |
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Post by haughtney1 on Apr 4, 2011 0:46:47 GMT 12
Sorry, unable to attend, I have leave in NZ from the 19th May till June 15th..so yet again I miss out by a few days...this is turning into a habit!
Would have been nice to put a scary face to my name...and its not far from Drury either.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 4, 2011 12:46:06 GMT 12
Just an update to let you know several more veterans have said today they hope to attend, including well known pilot Bryan Cox,who will have some copies of his book Cats Have Only Nine Lives with him to sell too. The details have been added to the Forum Meet page on the website here: www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/Forum_Meet.html |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 4, 2011 14:32:55 GMT 12
News just in - Kevin Wells, who wrote a very popular book on No. 485 (NZ) Squadron back in the 1980's, is keen to join us at the forum meet, so that's another author who'll be there too. He thinks he may even be able to dig out some copies of his book to sell too!
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Post by philip on Apr 4, 2011 15:07:44 GMT 12
Me and the boy are starters. By DC3, and happy to contribute a little more to the fare if it secures a flight
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 4, 2011 15:19:10 GMT 12
That's great Philip. We now have 16 people for the Dakota flight so we need another 14. Tell all your mates who are aviation minded, spread the word. Cheers.
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Post by Darren Masters on Apr 4, 2011 20:15:57 GMT 12
Keen on the DC3 down also Dave and keen on doing an ADS-B demo. Check your email  |
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Post by Tony on Apr 7, 2011 5:17:09 GMT 12
2 more confirmed for the DAK.
Myself & No.2 son, Blair
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Post by canberraman on Apr 7, 2011 8:36:55 GMT 12
Hi.
Good luck to you for your big celebration. I was interested to see how the Air Cadets have developed in NZ. I was a Warrant Officer in UK Air Cadets for 28 years in a sleepy little town called Market Rasen. I received the Cadet Forces Medal and clasp and just before I retired I received the Commandants Commendation. I did my National Service in the Royal Artillery on 3.7 ack ack. Three months after demob, I joined the Royal Air force, trained as electrical fitter and joined 617 Squadron working on Avro Lincolns and the Canberra. At 80, I still work at the local aviation museum and at home I am still busy, I help my wife breeding miniature poodles.
All the best to you all
Ken
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Post by thebrads on Apr 7, 2011 9:11:00 GMT 12
Dave, 2 further for both event and flight. Email sent
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Post by WayneB on Apr 9, 2011 7:50:45 GMT 12
Thanks Dave and Dale. Dave we met at Whitianga Airshow 2010.
Looking forward to the 14th May.
Cheers !
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2011 10:26:11 GMT 12
What's the latest on The Dakota Flight Dave .... is it a go ?
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 5, 2011 11:25:03 GMT 12
I have emailed Jessica Cooper to see, hopefully she will post an answer here shortly.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 5, 2011 11:36:49 GMT 12
As we are drawing very close to the event it would be very much appreciated if -
- Those who have said they may or may not come can please advise me now for sure one way or another, and...
- Those who have not yet paid their $15 entry, and there are a few, can you please pay now.
Thanks.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 5, 2011 14:38:05 GMT 12
A quick message from Jessica Cooper regarding the Dakota Flight:
"It is a goer and details will go up tonight."
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2011 19:16:25 GMT 12
Thanks Dave
I've paid my entry fee and confirming my seat on the Dakota
Thanks
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Post by kb on May 5, 2011 20:01:05 GMT 12
Dave, confirming my seat on the Dakota.
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