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Post by fwx on Dec 7, 2012 20:33:29 GMT 12
Fantastic Gavin, yes please!! Andy, Zac, just let me know ...!
Cheers, Chris
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 7, 2012 21:56:23 GMT 12
Yes a fantastic calendar there Gavin, Warren showed me the artwork for it a few weeks back and it's realy exciting. This will be a big seller I am sure.
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Post by ErrolC on Dec 9, 2012 15:25:55 GMT 12
Lovely weather in Auckland today. I was only able to make it to the first flying session, but everything appeared to be running smoothly. It looks like previous ancillary issues have been addressed. An impressive flightline (including a Stearman, from Tauranga I assume). And I managed a couple of got shots before I had to go.  Ard12PH_5594fl by errolgc, on Flickr  Ard12PH_5581fl by errolgc, on Flickr |
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Post by beagle on Dec 9, 2012 15:58:59 GMT 12
Nice shots Errol, just need those guns firing to add to it.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 9, 2012 17:37:07 GMT 12
Congratulations to all involved at New Zealand Warbirds Inc. for a great day, with a well organised and laid back atmosphere, superb flying and a wonderful array of aircraft on show.
Thanks to Bruce Cooke for taking me up last minute after other mates I'd planned to go with pulled out. It was good company, and I enjoyed catching up with many other forum members at the event too.
My thanks also must go to Warren Denholm and the Avspecs guys for a lovely lunch, great hospitality and of course the star of the show, the Mosquito.
The Mosuito Over New Zealand Calendar was literally selling faster than the hotcakes there, with longer quese than the hot food stalls. It's a great calendar and every warbird fan needs one!
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Post by baz62 on Dec 9, 2012 17:41:08 GMT 12
Had a bit on TV One news but why they had to have a background showing "Warbirds over Wanaka" in the newsroom when they are talking about Ardmore? Typical slack media. Good coverage though and a chat with Frank Parker, Keith Skilling and Dave Phillips as well as some nice shots of the Mosquito. Looks like a great time had by all!  |
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Post by fwx on Dec 9, 2012 19:35:27 GMT 12
VIP guest 2nd pilot returns from well-earned first Mosquito flight:     Go Gavin, you lucky beggar!!! P.S. Thanks for the calendar; fantastic!! PPS. Andy, Zac, tee-shirts secured, will PM you for delivery details. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2012 20:28:40 GMT 12
fwx, thankyou :-)
Just back from Miss Sam's work do, had a good time but am very jealous of you all. I can't wait for the pics in the coming days. And I've already expressed my disgust at Mr Conroy's activity today via Facebook :-P Well earned, Gav!
Gotta get one of those calendars.
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Post by TS on Dec 9, 2012 20:52:37 GMT 12
Thanks for the pics so far. I never made it their today  . But there is still North Shore to come ;D |
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Post by Ykato on Dec 9, 2012 23:02:03 GMT 12
Pics Fwx & errolc v
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 15:06:50 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 15:08:28 GMT 12
Bruce Stewart looking the part!  |
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Post by suthg on Dec 10, 2012 17:52:01 GMT 12
And there is a chain and padlock under the seat to protect from thieves!!
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Dec 10, 2012 18:14:17 GMT 12
Congratulations to all involved at New Zealand Warbirds Inc. for a great day, with a well organised and laid back atmosphere, superb flying and a wonderful array of aircraft on show. Thanks to Bruce Cooke for taking me up last minute after other mates I'd planned to go with pulled out. It was good company, and I enjoyed catching up with many other forum members at the event too. My thanks also must go to Warren Denholm and the Avspecs guys for a lovely lunch, great hospitality and of course the star of the show, the Mosquito. The Mosuito Over New Zealand Calendar was literally selling faster than the hotcakes there, with longer quese than the hot food stalls. It's a great calendar and every warbird fan needs one! Hi Dave, thats good to hear in regards to the que for the calendar, so many people were walking past with them and they will be available at Maserton and on the net soon. I agree with the line up, it sure was fantastic to see all of the aeroplanes together. Here is a Mossie shot followed by some I took during the Pearl Harbour open day practise session for the Roaring 40s.        |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 18:23:22 GMT 12
Wow, great shots there Gavin!
So how was the little jaunt in the Mossie?
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Dec 10, 2012 20:07:05 GMT 12
Here is a shot taken yesterday, special thanks to NZ Warbirds for all of their work in making this happen, Deano wrote the programme around it so all of the required pilots could be available, Keith Skilling, Doug Brooker, Dave Brown, Graham Bethell, Liz Needham, and Colin Henderson were in the subject aeroplanes and Rob Silich flew the camera plane. Finally a huge amount of thanks to Warren Denholm and Frank Parker for giving this the green light in the first place. Trying conditions but we got there.  |
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Post by Damon on Dec 10, 2012 20:10:48 GMT 12
Absolutley Fantastic Gavin!!!!
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Post by suthg on Dec 10, 2012 20:15:55 GMT 12
A gorgeous last shot there Gavin!! Caught the sunshine perfectly  Well done! And a great bit of fun for the Harvard freaks! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 20:35:22 GMT 12
Magic shot there of the formation! Simply stunning!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2012 20:58:23 GMT 12
Who flew the Beaver ZK-CKH display?
The Rescue Chopper was good to see displayed as I don't often see the civvies doing their display. What is that BK117's registration? And does anyone know who the crew were in the chopper and the ute?
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. But there is still North Shore to come ;D
Well done! And a great bit of fun for the Harvard freaks!