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Post by Andy Wright on Mar 13, 2011 23:24:53 GMT 12
Every time I see a pic of that Spit she just looks 'right'.
Lovely, Gavin.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Mar 16, 2011 20:01:12 GMT 12
This photo shows Brendon Deere (front) and Jim Rankin formating on the Nanchang. Really enjoy flying with inspirational people like these guys. This photo was taken last Saturday, Spitfire was on the other side of the Nanchang, and while taking photos of the Harvard, the Spitfire could be clearly heard due to the ex Red Arrow flying it Sean is seen here at 1500ft flying the Spitfire on Saturday and living the dream. Top bloke.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 16, 2011 21:34:56 GMT 12
That Harvard shot is great, and even though it's an unusual and some might say bogus scheme on it, I reckon it looks really neat with the checkers on the cowl. I am told they were added by Ray Hanna.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Mar 18, 2011 20:59:53 GMT 12
Yes Dave you are quite correct in terms of the Checkers, however the rest of the aircraft is an accurate FAC scheme that the aircraft wore during it's RNZAF service. The checkers, although not original have a connection back to Ray Hanna and is just one small way that we are reminded of a great man. it is a beautiful Harvard and very original. Overhead Ohakea.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Mar 19, 2011 9:37:18 GMT 12
Here is a photo taken by Brendon Deere last week as we flew with the Spitfire and Harvard. Really like this photo, it is not an angle I see very often but everytime we fly with a Spitfire it is one of the best experiences I can think of. This was flight number six alongside a Spitfire. Copyright Brendon Deere
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 19, 2011 11:35:22 GMT 12
That's a cracking shot of the Spitfire and Nanchang!
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Post by corsair67 on Mar 19, 2011 12:20:04 GMT 12
That Harvard shot is great, and even though it's an unusual and some might say bogus scheme on it, I reckon it looks really neat with the checkers on the cowl. I am told they were added by Ray Hanna. Yep, I reckon the checks really add something to an otherwise fairly basic scheme, and make NZ1037 one of my favourite ex-RNZAF Harvards.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Mar 21, 2011 19:31:59 GMT 12
Spitfire on our 6
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Post by Gavin Conroy on May 26, 2011 18:54:54 GMT 12
Another shot from the flight at Ohakea a couple of months back.
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Post by lumpy on May 26, 2011 19:12:36 GMT 12
Hmmm , somehow I missed seeing that rear facing shot when it was posted , very cool !
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Post by strikemaster on May 26, 2011 19:26:52 GMT 12
And it was this thread that prompted me to join up. Absolutely amazing shots.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 26, 2011 22:33:03 GMT 12
Stunning Gavin. If the Harvard was a Fw190 that could be a sweep over France!
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Post by McFly on Aug 10, 2011 20:19:11 GMT 12
Brendon has posted up PV270s Flying Program for Battle of Britain commemorations in September. See: www.spitfirepv270.co.nz/flying.htmThursday 15th September - Battle of Britain National commemoration, Wellington Overfly National War Memorial, Buckle Street (NOT Cenotaph as noted earlier) at 1005 Pilot: Squadron Leader Sean Perrett Note the Spitfire is not landing at Wellington Airport this year
Sunday 18th September - Battle of Britain Sunday, Wanganui Airport at 1030 - time provisional and subject to change. The Spitfire will land at 1030 and be on ground display for 1 hour. The aircraft will give a handling display on ARRIVAL at 1030 Pilot: Squadron Leader Sean Perrett
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Aug 27, 2011 7:58:06 GMT 12
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Nov 5, 2011 22:11:48 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 6, 2011 20:07:47 GMT 12
Wow that's cool!
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Post by spitfire14 on Nov 8, 2011 15:12:08 GMT 12
Whoa!! What a shot....that last one Gavin!!
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transit
Leading Aircraftman
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Post by transit on Feb 1, 2012 9:28:52 GMT 12
Hi Guys, First post here, marvelous shots in this thread ! Here she is over Wanganui early last year. Pete
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Feb 1, 2012 18:14:02 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Feb 1, 2012 20:14:03 GMT 12
Without introducing a change in subject, did/does Sean Perret display Harvard 15? 'Cos those displays in recent years are soooooooo smooooooooth too! :-)
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