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Post by John L on Mar 28, 2011 19:23:39 GMT 12
What a great collection of photos. I haven't seen any of their stuff since they were based in a hangar at DF. (bulging at the seams, that was too) No P40 or Spit, but, more than made up for with what they have.
I wondered why Blackbridge Rd sounded familiar - I lived there briefly, in 1998
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Post by fwx on Mar 28, 2011 19:30:39 GMT 12
From Don's telling of the story of how he came to have a Wasp in his shed, complete with torpedoes, it might not be such a good idea to have all the details written down in one place! ;D
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Post by corsairarm on Mar 28, 2011 19:34:29 GMT 12
All I can say is "You lucky guys" What a treasure of aviation history. I came back from Whangamata yesterday and as soon as I could went into the forum to have a look at the photos and what a start, The Vincent. She is BIG and beautiful. Does Don have the wings for it or do they have to be built. The Oxford is a time capsule being so complete. I was wondering what the chopper is with the yellow nose. I also thought I read a comment about a Fairy Battle on a earlier posting. Where on earth did Don get that from? I didn't know there was any other wasps still left apart from the one at MoTaT which I presume will now go to the new Navy museum since they will be able to get it out with the rearranging of the display. I will have to contact Don in the not to distant future to see if I can come and have a look Keep on posting photos please!  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 28, 2011 19:36:32 GMT 12
So Ashburton didn't have the first Meteor in New Zealand then! Wake up Baz, the RNZAF had the first NZ Meteor over 60 years ago. Don's was the second, and Ashburton's is the third. |
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Post by fwx on Mar 28, 2011 19:50:16 GMT 12
Oh, go on then ...   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 28, 2011 20:17:57 GMT 12
Great shots Chris.
Has anyone else realised that this might be the only place in the world where so many British engines are sitting above spotless carpet! I didn't see any oil spots at all.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2011 20:19:03 GMT 12
corsairarm, yellow-nose chopper = Westland Scout. First time seeing one for me and an unexpected delight! What I recall is the Battle came from Australia, the cockpit was wedged between the Meteor and the hangar wall. You can just make out a small forklift in Ralph's photo of the Meteor - the Battle is behind that.
I also spied Sea Venom vertical tails and boom parts with NW codes on the fins. So many hidden bits and pieces I'm sure I've forgotten some already! The glass case with models was wonderful to see, some very fine work there, and a very impressive EE Lightning on the Wasp which must be from the Trumpeter 1/32 box I glimpsed.
Was tidying the house and watching airshow videos today (many many thanks John!) so will attempt to look at posting my efforts tomorrow. Maybe. And by the way John, one of the issues of NZ Wings in the big box had Don's Wasp on the cover!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 28, 2011 20:23:27 GMT 12
Did anyone photograph the models in the case? I missed the opportunity for a close look.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 29, 2011 6:40:05 GMT 12
All I can say is "You lucky guys" What a treasure of aviation history. I came back from Whangamata yesterday and as soon as I could went into the forum to have a look at the photos and what a start, The Vincent. She is BIG and beautiful. Does Don have the wings for it or do they have to be built. The Oxford is a time capsule being so complete. I was wondering what the chopper is with the yellow nose. I also thought I read a comment about a Fairy Battle on a earlier posting. Where on earth did Don get that from? I didn't know there was any other wasps still left apart from the one at MoTaT which I presume will now go to the new Navy museum since they will be able to get it out with the rearranging of the display. I will have to contact Don in the not to distant future to see if I can come and have a look Keep on posting photos please! I believe Steve Subritzky said they had ALL the parts to rebuild the Vincent. Just no plans whatsoever...globally! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2011 7:52:32 GMT 12
Did anyone photograph the models in the case? I missed the opportunity for a close look. I think Rachel and I did, we will both be sorting through the photos today. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 29, 2011 8:46:19 GMT 12
Jim told me the exhaust collector ring from the front of the Vincent's Pegasus engine is one of the things that they still require. If anyone knows where one of these rare and distinctive exhausts is, please let them know. Especially if you know of two as Wigram needs one too.
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Post by stu on Mar 29, 2011 9:20:40 GMT 12
What I recall is the Battle came from Australia, the cockpit was wedged between the Meteor and the hangar wall. Had a very close look at the edges of some of my photos, is this it?    Cheers, Stu. |
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 29, 2011 10:21:32 GMT 12
What I recall is the Battle came from Australia, the cockpit was wedged between the Meteor and the hangar wall. Had a very close look at the edges of some of my photos, is this it? Cheers, Stu. I think I took a photo of the cockpit from above the pilot's seat, I'll check tonight. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2011 11:52:07 GMT 12
Correct! And two *slightly* clearer views for y'all:   My first look at the "Aladdin's Cave" ive longed to visit since childhood:  Cockpit shot of the Scout:  which makes a fun comparison with that of the Wasp:  And the outside of the Scout. This is NOT ZK-HUD, but has parts of it inside the cabin! Due to an accident it is now an "open-top"!  Oxford, a favourite of mine:  Hind being restored to static, I believe:  A moody shot of the Vincent, Meteor port engine visible.  Vincent tail, a very attractive colour scheme. If it weren't for all the struts and wires I'd love to build a kit of it.  Fletcher, Meteor and Oxford. I don't think you can see this anywhere else in the world.  Fletcher cockpit. Note the rudder pedals - same "F.A.C." embossing as my own project.  Vampire.    Anson cockpit. What a surprise to find this here!  Scout, Vampire, Hind wings, Anson. With God knows how many other types of aircraft in the shed too.  Another surprise, a Sea Venom tail?!  Airworthy Hind restoration.   So shiny! How shiny, you ask?  Thanks again Don, Steve and Robin for putting up with us! |
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Post by baz62 on Mar 29, 2011 14:25:39 GMT 12
So Ashburton didn't have the first Meteor in New Zealand then! Wake up Baz, the RNZAF had the first NZ Meteor over 60 years ago. Don's was the second, and Ashburton's is the third. Always a comedian!! I meant since the RNZAF's one last century  Come on Dave its the 21st Century now! ;D |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 29, 2011 16:18:59 GMT 12
Yeah, right Baz...
Is that Vampire an ex-RNZAF example?
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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 29, 2011 16:36:26 GMT 12
By my reckoning, T.11 NZ5909
The Scout remains are ZK-HYS/2 - Cr Mangapiko, near Te Awamutu, 9Mar98 - with bits of ZK-HUD/2 added!
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Post by strikemaster on Mar 29, 2011 16:42:45 GMT 12
Wow, that's what I call a serious garden shed. The Anson looks sweet as.
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Post by vs on Mar 29, 2011 17:25:37 GMT 12
Is the Hind still for sale? Be great to see the RNZAF museum and Subritzkys Vincent and Vildabeast side by side!
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Post by McFly on Mar 29, 2011 18:54:44 GMT 12
Wasp 01 & 04 following their respective endings. A fair proportion of these two aircraft are resident at Don's place and make up part of his overall Wasp collection.   |
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Come on Dave its the 21st Century now! ;D
