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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 30, 2012 9:39:21 GMT 12
A whole litter of Pups then?
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Post by Poohbah on May 1, 2012 20:06:28 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 1, 2012 23:03:44 GMT 12
Cool to see and hear Paul. Thanks for that film. In my opinion the Fokker D.VIII isn't the prettiest of the WWI machines bit it looks pretty mean. It's neat to see two together.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on May 2, 2012 14:30:03 GMT 12
War warriors huge airshow attractionBy AMIE HICKAND - Wairarapa Times-Age | 9:12AM - Monday, April 30, 2012 COCKPIT SEAT: Englishman Michael Perry
climbs aboard an F2B Bristol fighter with
chief pilot Gene de Marco.SPECTATORS flew from the other side of the world to see the Anzac WWI Airshow at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton on Saturday.
The event showcased one of the best collections of WWI aircraft in the world, according to organisers.
Michael Perry and his brother, Alan, of Nottingham, England, landed in New Zealand on Saturday morning, before Michael was whisked away on a F2B Bristol fighter with chief pilot Gene de Marco.
In their spare time, the brothers make models for director Peter Jackson, who has a home in Masterton.
Organiser Sara Randle said there was a "phenomenal" turnout of about 1500 spectators. Some waited in the rain for about two hours for the show to start once the gates opened.
"We're really happy with the number of people that turned out. To come and sit for two hours in the rain for the airshow to start is really amazing."
She said the vintage aviator collection had a great reputation overseas, and people came from Australia and England specifically for the show.
"It was just incredible," she said.www.times-age.co.nz/news/war-warriors-huge-airshow-attraction/1362420
Vintage planes put on a showBy PIERS FULLER - Wairarapa News | 9:28AM - Wednesday, 02 May 2012 UP, UP, AND AWAY: One of the Vintage Aviator's World War I
aircraft buzzes the crowd at the Anzac Air Show at
Hood Aerodrome. — Photo: Fairfax Media.DESPITE early heavy rain on Saturday, the Vintage Aviator's Anzac Air Show at Hood Aerodrome attracted about 1200 visitors.
Organiser Sara Randle says they've had amazing feedback from the show, with visitors coming from overseas just to see the extraordinary collection of World War I aircraft and machinery as well as a collection of vintage race cars.
"The phone is just going off the hook right now from people who have come out to see it. I think we're starting to get a reputation now and people understanding what we've got here and how unique it is. It's starting to feel pretty good actually.
"It's a bit of a shame that the weather put a bit of a dampener on the crowds that came out but we still had an amazing turnout."
The Vintage Aviator created five new aircraft reproductions last year, all with original engines, and these were a big drawcard. The next Vintage Aviator event is the Remembrance Day Air Show on November 10.www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/wairarapa-news/6841673/Vintage-planes-put-on-a-show
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Post by ErrolC on May 8, 2012 22:00:47 GMT 12
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Post by Gavin Conroy on May 12, 2012 6:49:29 GMT 12
Great photos everyone.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2012 17:45:29 GMT 12
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Post by JamesStokes on May 25, 2012 13:21:53 GMT 12
I think what would be neat maybe for Wings over Wairarapa 2013 would be to tow out the Helldiver replica, that'd be a huge hit considering it was used in King Kong
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Post by Brett on May 25, 2012 13:37:41 GMT 12
Maybe they could position it under the wing of a plastic Lancaster?
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Post by ErrolC on May 25, 2012 14:07:11 GMT 12
Or next to the mockup for closeups that uses Kermit's turrets!
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Post by JamesStokes on May 26, 2012 12:14:46 GMT 12
I love the Lancaster idea! That'd certainly wow the crowd!!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on May 26, 2012 15:08:47 GMT 12
One of my workmates claims those plastic Lancaster replicas are stored in crates in a warehouse just around the corner from his place.
I don't know whether he is having me on or not, but he swears it is true.
There are warehouses just around the corner from his place, so I suppose it could be true.
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