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Post by planecrazy on Apr 8, 2019 17:03:38 GMT 12
Here's a great shot of Ray Hanna under the bridge, plenty of clearance above to the bridge not much below the plane.  Here's the bridge as of July 2018, pretty close to the same angle, my wife doing her Spitfire impersonation on the bridge, the trees have grown somewhat!  |
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Post by paul1953 on Jul 21, 2019 8:35:15 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2021 8:24:11 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 19, 2021 13:45:26 GMT 12
Enjoyed that Dave, great stuff.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 26, 2021 9:06:02 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 10, 2021 4:28:06 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 10, 2021 5:49:56 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2021 0:23:19 GMT 12
I've enjoyed every update but part four even more so as I've been hoping to learn more about Mark outside the cockpit.
Part of me is dreading the final installment but I'm still looking forward to it very much.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 14, 2021 20:53:23 GMT 12
Yes it is such a brilliant series of articles. It reminds you so much of a truly great era in warbirds, both in Britain and in New Zealand.
I always knew that Mark was special, but this series of articles really paints a vivid picture of what a fantastic guy he was. I only met him once, when he arrived at Wigram with the Avenger which we were to paint into Plonky colours. I was so nervous I only said hello, and that's it. Now I wish so much I'd been able to chat to him properly, or better still, get to know him.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 14, 2021 21:15:14 GMT 12
I have an idea.
I'd really love to see a bronze statue depicting Mark Hanna and Ray Hanna erected at Duxford. I reckon crowdfunding and perhaps sponsorship could make it happen. Perhaps they could be depicted like they have just finished a flight together, they are smiling and discussing the flight, with the typical fighter pilot hand gestures. What do people think?
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 17, 2021 7:53:18 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on May 17, 2021 8:49:05 GMT 12
Yeah, that was beautifully written, but oh so painful... Brought back the shock of the news and that huge sense of loss. RIP Ray and Mark, never forgotten
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2021 14:54:20 GMT 12
I clearly remember watching the news the night of the crash or following. I was so upset. I was worried about reading this final part but it was such a wonderful collection of memories. What a wonderful series.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2021 12:33:06 GMT 12
The following is a list copied from another forum, but modified. Included are aircraft such as the Dewoitine and Sabre that were operated by the OFMC on behalf of their owners, as well as airframes that were not completed by the time the OFMC sold them. Spitfire IX, P-51D, Buchon, Fury ISS, Bf 109G10, FG-1D Corsair, Spitfire PR.11, P-40E, T-28, Spitfire LF.XVIe, F4U Corsair, Dewoitine D-27, S.E.5a, Broussard, TBM-3 Avenger, Pilatus P-2, Jungmann, Stearman, French built Fieseler Storch, Yak-50, AT-6, T-33 Silver Star, SBLim-2A, L-39 Albatros, Hawker Hunters, Sea Fury T.20, MiG-17, MiG-21, Phantom FGR.2, Yak-11, Yak-3, Harvard Zero Conversion as well as the wreckage of an actual A6M - I think, Sea Fury TT, F-86A, Su-22, Meteor, Spanish built He 111, Harrier GR.3, TS-11 Iskra, La-10. Over the last couple of years I've found myself creating databases of various aircraft types and collections, and the OFMC is one of them. I'm under no illusions that I have it all but I make 64 individual aircraft owned and/or operated by them, not including the ill-fated FW-190 venture in conjunction with the Alpine Fighter Collection and mention I've seen of a Polikarpov I-16. |
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Post by nuuumannn on Dec 5, 2021 13:26:40 GMT 12
The following is a list copied from another forum, but modified. Included are aircraft such as the Dewoitine and Sabre that were operated by the OFMC on behalf of their owners, as well as airframes that were not completed by the time the OFMC sold them. Spitfire IX, P-51D, Buchon, Fury ISS, Bf 109G10, FG-1D Corsair, Spitfire PR.11, P-40E, T-28, Spitfire LF.XVIe, F4U Corsair, Dewoitine D-27, S.E.5a, Broussard, TBM-3 Avenger, Pilatus P-2, Jungmann, Stearman, French built Fieseler Storch, Yak-50, AT-6, T-33 Silver Star, SBLim-2A, L-39 Albatros, Hawker Hunters, Sea Fury T.20, MiG-17, MiG-21, Phantom FGR.2, Yak-11, Yak-3, Harvard Zero Conversion as well as the wreckage of an actual A6M - I think, Sea Fury TT, F-86A, Su-22, Meteor, Spanish built He 111, Harrier GR.3, TS-11 Iskra, La-10. Over the last couple of years I've found myself creating databases of various aircraft types and collections, and the OFMC is one of them. I'm under no illusions that I have it all but I make 64 individual aircraft owned and/or operated by them, not including the ill-fated FW-190 venture in conjunction with the Alpine Fighter Collection and mention I've seen of a Polikarpov I-16. That doesn't come as a surprise at all, Zac, at the time in the 90s there was a large movement of aircraft through the hangars at Duxford and I used to try and make at least one trip there each year to catch up on what was happening, the only way of following it all was through Flypast and Aeroplane Monthly magazines, there being no internet where such things were recorded, although working in the museums put me in contact with folk who could supply up to date info. |
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Post by planecrazy on Jan 3, 2022 11:33:53 GMT 12
Couple of old but great Ray Hanna P40 NZ 3009 clips.
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Post by vultee43 on Jan 4, 2022 21:00:52 GMT 12
I have an idea. I'd really love to see a bronze statue depicting Mark Hanna and Ray Hanna erected at Duxford. I reckon crowdfunding and perhaps sponsorship could make it happen. Perhaps they could be depicted like they have just finished a flight together, they are smiling and discussing the flight, with the typical fighter pilot hand gestures. What do people think? They really were latter day pioneers in that era of aviation and should be recognised for their talent, commitment and professionalism as aviators. Their influence made huge gains for the worldwide warbird movement. Great idea Dave. |
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Post by Antonio on Jan 6, 2022 20:03:50 GMT 12
These from the week leading up to the air-show at AIAL Mark: 
and Ray 
off to do this:  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2022 21:28:21 GMT 12
These are spectacular, Antonio! Did you take them? And where? Whenuapai maybe?
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Post by Antonio on Jan 6, 2022 22:13:20 GMT 12
These are spectacular, Antonio! Did you take them? And where? Whenuapai maybe? These were taken by my twin at Hobsonville. He felt safe as he was standing under the engine of the Corsair!!! There are a couple more that I will add to my stash. |
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