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Post by ErrolC on Feb 24, 2012 18:50:52 GMT 12
Tragically I doubt that the USMC will bring one of their Harvest HAWK add-ons on their Herc. No it's a tanker instead Harvest HAWK is fitted to KC-130Js, and I think that the USMC only has KC Hercs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvest_HAWK#Harvest_HAWK |
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Post by typerated on Feb 24, 2012 19:59:51 GMT 12
I suppose they are still technically tankers |
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Post by hairy on Feb 24, 2012 20:21:40 GMT 12
You can drive to Wellington at legal speeds in roughly eight and a half to nine hours. Or if you go the right way you can comfortably do it in 7 1/2 hours at legal speeds. Hint - do NOT go through Matamata, Cambridge or Taupo. ;D  |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Feb 24, 2012 20:31:44 GMT 12
I've got my accommodation booked, now just got to sort out tickets and then hope the weather cooperates so we can fly down to Wanganui where we're staying!
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Post by mcmaster on Feb 25, 2012 20:37:21 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 26, 2012 9:35:21 GMT 12
I suppose they are still technically tankers I happened across this improvement that is under test. www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.NAVAIRNewsStory&id=4921Having to remove the missile pod from the back ramp before 'cargo operations' is seen as a downside. They probably don't fit the extra fuel tank on the cargo deck with Harvest HAWK fitted either - only has one refuelling pod available. |
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Post by stereoimage on Feb 27, 2012 15:50:38 GMT 12
I am really gutted I cannot make this airshow any longer  But I have to follow the $$$ and feed the kids! Just bad timing really... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2012 16:45:12 GMT 12
Will an Aermacchi be there? I just saw a add on the internet for the WoW and it had a Aermacchi on it!  Will we be so lucky too? |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 5, 2012 20:34:15 GMT 12
Well there are 16 of them still sitting in a hangar at Ohakea so hopefully they'll roll one out for the show, though don't expect it to be flying (nor there to be one at Wanaka!).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2012 16:22:08 GMT 12
So there won't be one at Wanaka? This was definitely a Aermacchi on the internet ad banner. Similar to the kind that is near the top of this forum. Did the Armacchi have a glass cockpit?
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Post by luke6745 on Mar 6, 2012 16:34:32 GMT 12
I think that banner is meant to show the aircraft that have participated in the show previously.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 6, 2012 16:35:32 GMT 12
So there won't be one at Wanaka? This was definitely a Aermacchi on the internet ad banner. Similar to the kind that is near the top of this forum. Did the Armacchi have a glass cockpit? The WOW poster shows RNZAF aircraft past and present that have flown at WOW, not necessarily what will be at the show! I doubt we will see an Andover or Friendship there either! The Macchi cockpit was mostly anolog instruments. There was a HUD and one basic MFD. It was a partially digital avionics system but not as integrated or digital as the Kahu Skyhawk. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2012 18:27:58 GMT 12
Yeah I know the poster thing you are talking about but this was a bit different. I only displayed 3 aircraft on it. It was a banner advert not a poster. If I see it again I will take a screenshot Oh right, thanks  |
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Post by pilotpotters on Mar 8, 2012 15:25:09 GMT 12
I see the RAF are bringing the A330.
I think that is their latest purchase? called voyager.
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Post by beagle on Mar 8, 2012 15:56:41 GMT 12
If they bring that, wonder if the Aussies might think about bringing one of theirs over with their top dogs to try it out.
on that note, can the Cheif of Defence or Chief of the Air Force (Australia that is) use the BBJ's
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 8, 2012 16:02:21 GMT 12
I see the RAF are bringing the A330. I think that is their latest purchase? called voyager. Well spotted. Yes, it is on the verge of being in official service. |
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Post by beagle on Mar 8, 2012 17:24:36 GMT 12
Wonder if it will be a KC2 or KC3
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2012 17:35:27 GMT 12
Cool news! My first chance to see an in-service RAF machine. Well done to all involved for getting so many foreign/allied aircraft to participate, even in a static role.
Three weeks to go now, is it?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2012 17:39:36 GMT 12
I also see the Anson is listed to appear, that would be great.
I feel a bit excited about the fact the International Flying Displays list the USAF C-17! For some reason I quite like the Globemaster, and was quite underwhelmed by the "display" by the RAAF when theirs appeared at Wanaka.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Mar 8, 2012 17:41:18 GMT 12
The USAF C-17 put on a good display at Whenuapai a couple of years ago, those things are seriously loud!
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But I have to follow the $$$ and feed the kids! Just bad timing really...
Will we be so lucky too?
