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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 10, 2012 18:20:35 GMT 12
OK, looks like I did read the article wrong.  Hmmm, well this misinformation is dissappointing. I had told a few people about the news you posted, now I will have to go an untell them.  |
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Post by Naki on Feb 10, 2012 18:36:56 GMT 12
Ditto  |
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Post by luke6745 on Feb 10, 2012 19:05:15 GMT 12
Sorry |
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Post by luke6745 on Feb 10, 2012 19:08:25 GMT 12
I read the "aircraft deployed" and got excited. It was slightly confusing having Raptors in the main photo, and then mentioning the airshow. Again, sorry.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Feb 10, 2012 19:14:18 GMT 12
No matter. I have a really vivid imagination!
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Post by Naki on Feb 10, 2012 19:33:02 GMT 12
If you squint your eyes enough you can make a F-18 look like a F-22  |
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Post by fyl on Feb 10, 2012 20:09:01 GMT 12
hmm..F18, Hunter, Strikemaster, C17....jet noise again over Ohakea...most excellent!
Dear God, let the weather be good!!
I see they list the A109 and NH90 in the static display...might need to pick up another memory card for the camera!!
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Post by ngatimozart on Feb 11, 2012 21:03:13 GMT 12
@ ngatimozart, there's 2 C-17's, haven't heard of anything else yet. Thanks Matariki. |
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Post by ngatimozart on Feb 11, 2012 21:09:14 GMT 12
OK, looks like I did read the article wrong. Hmmm, well this misinformation is dissappointing. I had told a few people about the news you posted, now I will have to go an untell them. Bugger and I was in process of cooking up a watertight ironclad excuse why I would be skipping a 6 hour compulsory seminar on the day of the airshow. |
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Post by conman on Feb 12, 2012 8:53:02 GMT 12
Any chance of a couple of F-15SG's then ?
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Post by bell407 on Feb 12, 2012 8:58:45 GMT 12
Would be awesome if the Singaporeans would bring some F-16's and F-15SG's over with their Herc.
Weren't they going to base some type of jet or jet training squadron in NZ at some stage? What has come of that?
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Post by skyhawkdon on Feb 12, 2012 21:06:46 GMT 12
Yeah there was talk of a Squadron of trainer jets being based at Ohakea (and other rumours of a squadron F-16s), but it all went quiet a while ago...
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Post by Chris F on Feb 13, 2012 10:44:42 GMT 12
This looks at be a fantastic airshow and I hope the weather is good for everyone.
I will not be going as we are going to the USA for a month in October and will be seeing to Blue Angels in San Francisco...so that should be really cool.
Plus we are going to Rachel in Nevada...home of Area 51...now a tourist attraction...makes you laugh really.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 16, 2012 9:07:03 GMT 12
New press release! International edge to Air Force's Ohakea Air Show A Royal Australian Air Force F-18 which will be taking part in the Ohakea Air Show. Wednesday 15 February Modern day aircraft from six nations will join Mustangs and Spitfires of the past at the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 75th Anniversary Air Show next month. Major international Air Forces including the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia; Republic of Singapore Air Force; Royal Air Force; Royal Australian Air Force; United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps will join the Royal New Zealand Air Force to showcase superb flying and ground displays at Ohakea. “They will be here to help celebrate the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 75th birthday at a spectacular Air Show at Ohakea Air Base on Saturday 31 March,” said Air Commodore Steve Moore. The Royal Australian Air Force F-18s will provide some spectacular fighter jet flying displays, rarely seen in this country. They will also display a C-130J Hercules and a Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. The United States Air Force will bring a C-17 Globemaster. The Republic of Singapore Air Force will display one of their C-130 and the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia will showcase their CASA 235 twin-engine transport aircraft. In addition the US Marine Corps will have on display a KC-130 Hercules air-to-air refuelling aircraft. The Royal Air Force has confirmed their involvement but not yet the aircraft type that will take part. The RNZAF military aircraft of the past, present and future will also be on show to the public for the first time since 2009 as well as a stunning range of civilian and vintage aircraft, including Spitfires and a Mustang, to mark 75 years of the RNZAF. “The RNZAF will showcase its new A109 and NH90 helicopters, the upgraded C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orions, and our other military aircraft. The Red Checkers will also demonstrate their aerial expertise.” “It’s the perfect way to celebrate the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s birthday,” said Air Commodore Steve Moore. There will be something for everyone from flying displays, ground displays, the RNZAF’s newest aircraft and training devices and entertainment. 75th AnniversaryApril 2012 marks 75 years of service to New Zealand for the Air Force as an independent armed service. While the Air Force becomes a modern 21st century Air Force with the introduction of new and upgraded aircraft fleets, 75 years provides the milestone for New Zealand to celebrate the RNZAF’s proud heritage and culture and showcase the work our Air Force has done and the role our airmen and women play in this country and the region. Just as it has met the challenges of the past 75 years, New Zealand’s Air Force today is well equipped to meet the challenges of the coming decades. ENDS For media enquires contact: Katherine O’Donnell on 021 487980. www.airforce.mil.nz/operations/media-releases/media-release.htm@guid=%7Bee2bf3a5-6267-4583-9b23-0404c733a01b%7D.htm |
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Post by vs on Feb 16, 2012 9:30:06 GMT 12
I would love to see the RAAF and USAF pop something in the back of their C17's for us to see...ie: Blackhawk, Tiger or Apache?
The RAF should cough up with some good toys, we always send stuff over to their air shows...not to mention how many RNZAF crews flew in RAF squadrons.
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 16, 2012 10:03:33 GMT 12
I would love to see the RAAF and USAF pop something in the back of their C17's for us to see...ie: Blackhawk, Tiger or Apache? The RAF should cough up with some good toys, we always send stuff over to their air shows...not to mention how many RNZAF crews flew in RAF squadrons. Always? Have we sent anything other than a B757 in the past several years, as part of a visit to the UK in the normal course of events? What does the RAF have that is a realistic possibility? C-17, Tristar, VC-10? Herc maybe. |
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Post by Naki on Feb 16, 2012 10:12:57 GMT 12
Pity the USMC aren't having something louder in tow with the KC-130
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 16, 2012 10:26:20 GMT 12
Thanks for pointing out the update Dave.
Good to see the Wedgetail added to the list (and various other things as well e.g. Anson, TVAL)
I wonder if the Aussies will borrow the KC-130 to help the F-18s get home?
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Post by pilotpotters on Feb 16, 2012 11:45:41 GMT 12
What does the RAF have that is a realistic possibility? C-17, Tristar, VC-10? Herc maybe. The RAF are sending The Tardis and the Doctor having said that I would like to see the VC10. They also have voyager A330 but I don't think it is in service yet? |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 16, 2012 11:54:54 GMT 12
Considering the USAF C-17 is probably only coming from Christchurch... not many Apaches down there.
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