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Post by ZacYates on Mar 26, 2022 10:08:12 GMT 12
For a real-life write-up on the realities of a barnstormers life, get and read a copy of Richard Bach's book 'Nothing by Chance'. It was a hard way to graft a living. That and Biplane are my inspiration. Not looking to graft a living as they did, but to share pure aviating! There was talk a while ago of the film Nothing By Chance getting a DVD release but Richard's accident put a delay on it. I hope it happens as this is all that I've found available online (I love the theme song, sadly unavailable on Spotify): |
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Post by ngirl5 on Mar 26, 2022 14:57:58 GMT 12
Wow that would be fantastic Zac!!  I'm sure it would be, there would be alot of people who would love that. Especially in places where they don't get that opportunity <3<3<3<3 That would be soooo awesome. I hope you get to do it!! : ) : ) : ) Could you fly from a beach?? I always hope the bigger warbirds might be able to do tours or mini tours to areas that hardly or never get to see them. I know its expensive but there could be funding or sponsorship somewhere for something like that. Love the video and the song : ) : ) : ) |
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Post by Deane B on Apr 1, 2022 20:04:09 GMT 12
Ooooooo just had something that looked and sounded like possibly a big chap of the RNZAF persuasion fly past  Big, low and fast phworrr!!! I couldn't catch which one it was. Do they not show on Flight Radar? Guess there are probably security reasons for that. They did have that secret squirrel/huge plane with a huge engine that everyone can see kind of thing going on  So amazing everytime I see them they're always flying at speed in daredevil fashion, usually at a cliff or really low over a hill in spite of the size of the beast. Super amazing and impressive \m/\m/\m/ If you are in the North Island it would be an Orion. If you are in the South Island then Hercules |
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Post by axelford on Apr 17, 2022 13:57:39 GMT 12
It was part of the RNZAF 85th Anniversary flyovers <3<3<3<3 That is interesting, I believe I saw an Avenger and 4 Texan IIs fly buzz Rongotai a couple weeks back and had wondered what the occasion was so maybe that was the reason! |
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Post by ngirl5 on Apr 17, 2022 15:07:55 GMT 12
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Post by axelford on Apr 17, 2022 20:24:09 GMT 12
Ah must have been that then! I was indoors so only had a windows glimpse before they shot over, maybe the Texan IIs were on the Starboard side of the formation as I only say them and the Avenger and then assumed the other 2 planes (Which were hard to make out) in the 'V' were Texan IIs. As a young person I'm learning all the time about different museums and what-not, so I only learnt about that heritage group this month, I've driven past Ohakea for years not knowing that those aircraft are based there.
Anyway on the topic of Gisborne, my family is planning a holiday trip and so I've been working to advertise the East Cape Area to them as the place of choice so I can finally tick off the WW2 Emplacement at Gisborne and see the aircraft in person.
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Post by ZacYates on Jun 11, 2022 17:43:07 GMT 12
Excellent news, thanks for sharing this Corinna!
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Post by ngirl5 on Jun 11, 2022 21:06:29 GMT 12
Oh thanks Zac, and you too : ) Arrghh you used the C word haha |
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Post by ZacYates on Jun 11, 2022 21:18:18 GMT 12
We're all friends here!! |
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Post by ngirl5 on Jun 12, 2022 13:33:25 GMT 12
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