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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 18:43:24 GMT 12
I didn't know about the Omaka one, cool!
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Post by obiwan27 on May 10, 2016 11:56:44 GMT 12
I forgot to add they had a successful engine run a couple of weeks ago as well. I missed it unfortunately but you can see it here. That brings back the memories of Baz and my time during the early days of the RNZAF Museum, when NZ2504 was a 'runner'. No video, only photos and the memories.   |
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Post by baz62 on May 10, 2016 17:25:13 GMT 12
That first shot shows a 17 year old baz62 learning the ropes on how to start a radial engine! To say I was nervous is probably understating it a bit! Both of them have George Jaunzemiz in them who got her running again (with a cast of thousands of course).
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Post by avro683 on Jun 9, 2016 14:11:17 GMT 12
Great to see her come back to life!
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Post by tbf25o4 on Jun 10, 2016 14:23:11 GMT 12
Running the Wigram TBF was always great fun. Priming was essential and if overprimed a great gout of flame erupted from the exhausts. (Would cost you a jug of beer if George happened to be there!!)
another thing that surprised people was the slipstream over the mainplane and behind when running up to check the prop or to open and close the wings.
Ah great days!
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Post by baz62 on Jun 11, 2016 22:31:13 GMT 12
Running the Wigram TBF was always great fun. Priming was essential and if overprimed a great gout of flame erupted from the exhausts. (Would cost you a jug of beer if George happened to be there!!) another thing that surprised people was the slipstream over the mainplane and behind when running up to check the prop or to open and close the wings. Ah great days! I blew some poor chap over one day in the TBF. I had opened up to 1800RPM to exercise the prop and unknown to me he was behind trying for an arty photo. He and his camera took quite the ride apparently! |
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Post by h1llzy on Sept 28, 2016 19:15:43 GMT 12
If someone from Gap can contact me,i have very early photos of fieldair ZK-AWB etc.my dad was Alec Williams and flew for Lawson in 1950-52, then went to robertsons and flew ZK-BHG from newin 55 to 64. Good evening, my Granddad Graeme Ayson (Photographer, Masterton) i think was the last NZ owner of Tiger Moth (ex Fieldair) ZK AWB. My mother as a little girl would often go flying wth Granddad. I would be interested in seeing a photo of the aircraft in its Fieldair livery. Many thanks and regards John Hills |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Sept 28, 2016 22:24:45 GMT 12
User seaweed has not been online here for over a year. Anyway, I can supply a not-so-good photo of Tiger ZK-AWB in Fieldair ownership. Rigged as a sprayer, and I guess in the hangar at Gisborne.  G D Ayson, Masterton, is listed as the owner of ZK-AWB obtaining it from directly Fieldair (and presumably converting it back to a 2-holer) before transferring ownership to T B & G A Morley, also of Masterton. Ayson bought it back in 1964 and retained until a sale to G J Millard, Christchurch, in June 1968. Soon after that, this Tiger departed overseas to North America and the local registration was cancelled on 15Aug1968. |
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Post by suthg on Sept 29, 2016 15:08:11 GMT 12
Graeme Ayson was a well known photographer in Masterton - is it the same chap? I am sure he took air to ground "farm shots" (later hand coloured) and weddings too.
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Post by rogerzz on May 1, 2017 21:43:19 GMT 12
Hi All,
I'm just posting an update on the Gisborne Aviation Preservation Society (GAPS). We have been working on a plan for taking the next big step which is an operational facility. As many forumites and aviation enthusiasts have kindly commented GAPS is not alone in endeavouring to save some historic aircraft relying on a very small number of enthusiastic people and correspondingly small financial base.
That being said what has been achieved here in my humble opinion is nothing short of miraculous. The Museum facility is essentially a big hangar 60m x 36m with 5m high doors ... and it houses the Lodestar, DC3, two Austers, a Tiger Moth, container loads of spares, and books and memorabilia relating to aviation in the East Coast. To date the emphasis has been on preservation but now we are trying to refocus on presentation - an entirely different concept.
We are undertaking this transformation in order to respect the men and woman who have contributed to aviation in the past, are are contributing now, and those in Tauranga who have undertaken such a wonderful makeover on the Avenger. When the Avenger returns GAPS wants to house it in an environment it deserves. To this end we are working hard and reaching out for help from any positively minded people. We also are thinking that we can not operate GAPS in a conventional manner with tightly held artefacts so expect to see freely moveable exchangeable exhibits in the future ... sort of a borderless museum if you like... anyway thats the dream so don't just watch this space come and help us make it happen....
Bye for now
Roger van der Zanden
committee member
GAPS
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 16:45:24 GMT 12
Thanks for the update Roger, it sounds like things are looking up for GAPS. As always, I just wish I lived close enough to be able to help.
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Post by rogerzz on May 4, 2017 13:40:56 GMT 12
Hi All,
Thanks air commodore ... FYI we are having the Avenger up from Ohakea weather permitting on Sunday 21st May. Classic Flyers have kindly offered to JV on bringing the Avenger up so the general plan is .... Avenger flies up to Tga Saturday 20th then Sunday 21st it flies over with a gaggle of other aircraft on Sunday morning including hopefully a Harvard or two... any other planes are welcome to join in the mornings events! The Gisborne airport corporation have kindly offered to waive landing fees so feel FREE to fly over Sunday and have a hot brunch care of us here in Gissy.
Cheers Roger
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Post by rogerzz on Jun 4, 2017 18:46:05 GMT 12
Hi All,
Following on from my last post I'm pleased to write that the weather Gods and Godesses and maybe even Godettes were kind to us Sunday 21st allowing for a nice day's event. The Avenger flew up from Ohakea, Harvard 078 flew down from Ardmore, the CT4 arrived in with a gaggle of other Tauranga planes, the car club rolled up and even the military vehicle club joined in! We ended up with quite a crowd sold lots of bangers raised lots of funds and had a jolly good time. Doug made lots of noise with his Allison engine and the day ended with a an eery silence ....
I'll post photos WHEN I LEARN HOW HA HA...
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Regards
Roger
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jun 4, 2017 20:10:13 GMT 12
That's great news, thanks for the update. I'm sure all of us would love to see the pics
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 4, 2017 20:23:10 GMT 12
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Post by rogerzz on Jun 5, 2017 14:59:58 GMT 12
Hmmm Thanks Mr Dave here goes:  ![]() well that didn't work to well sigh |
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Post by ngirl5 on Jun 5, 2017 15:24:49 GMT 12
Hi everyone, Awesome to read all of the info here and see everyone's photos, a great resource! I'm a classic plane lover from Gisborne, an amateur but a lover nonetheless  I thought you might like to see the Gisborne Herald article about GAPS Thunder In The Skies airshow 21st May 2017. Such a great day, huge thanks to everyone who put their time, energy and money into making it happen. It was fantastic to see classic planes flying here again, especially amazing to see the Avenger in action! A fabulous turn out too, 1200 people. I'm sure that could get bigger with future events too. You could see everyone really enjoyed it. Such a treat for us out here in the sticks  gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2807987-135/the-sky-thunderedGreat work GAPS, thanks so much! Looking forward to the next one |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2017 16:30:28 GMT 12
Welcome naturegirl5. If you hit "Not Yet" on the pop up, you can read the article from that link.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2017 16:38:13 GMT 12
Hmmm Thanks Mr Dave here goes:  well that didn't work to well sigh I have been looking at the code and cannot work it out. Did you copy the "Direct" code under the "SHARE THIS PHOTO"? I think you may have copied a different code? |
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Post by Brett on Jun 5, 2017 17:59:44 GMT 12
Rogerzz photo:  Gisborne article: The sky thundered Gisborne Aviation Preservation Society rapt with public support for “Thunder the Sky” mini air show.
A good-size crowd was thrilled and fascinated yesterday at Gisborne Aviation Preservation Society’s Thunder in the Sky day . . . with the promise of a “bigger and better event” later in the year.
Close to 1200 people went to Gisborne airport to enjoy the 5 to 6-hour programme of aerial handling displays and to get up close to the aircraft.
The Grumman Avenger from Ohakea made a thunderous appearance along with a Harvard from Warbirds in Auckland and a Yak trainer from Classic Flyers in Tauranga.
A Cresco topdresser from Farmers Air put on a stunning handling display.
“It was cold out here but you have to say the weather has been kind to us,” said GAPS spokesman Dick Neill.
The museum featured a lot of displays and the GAPS Tiger Moth was on show.
The DC3 and Lodestar were available for people to climb into and around, and many people, particularly children, did exactly that.
“All the programmes we printed were gone very quickly,” Mr Neill said.
“We were absolutely thrilled with the size of the turnout from the public.”
One of the aims of the day was to try to attract more membership for the society.
“We have done that, which is very pleasing.”
Matt Todd from the Eastland Group, which has become a corporate member of GAPS, was rapt to see so many people there.
Sponsorship
Eastland Group and Farmers Air provided sponsorship to meet the fuel costs involved to get the Grumman and other visiting aircraft here.
“There is no denying the appeal of old aircraft. It is clear the community has a real passion for the work the museum is doing,” Mr Todd said.
Commentator Granville Jones indicated GAPS would stage another open day like it in November.
“Next time it will be even bigger and better.”
People in the crowd said things like “I reckon it’s well done this show”.
Another said he loved the petrol-driven aircraft.
“The sound especially. I certainly admire all the work that has gone into these aircraft.”
“A marvellous day . . . seeing the Avenger up close was special, and the performance of the Cresco was stunning.”
“Gisborne is so lucky to have a museum like this, and I cannot wait for our Grumman Avenger to come home from Classic Flyers in the Bay of Plenty.”
Gisborne’s Grumman will return here some time in the next two years.
It is now fully restored to ground-based display standard.
“She will run and she will taxi, and the wings will fold,” Mr Jones said.
The Grumman and the Yak flew home yesterday.
The Harvard, part-owned and flown by former Gisborne pilot Peter McCombe, will fly back to Ardmore in Auckland on Wednesday.
Gisborne Herald. 5 June 2017. gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2807987-135/the-sky-thundered
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I thought you might like to see the Gisborne Herald article about GAPS Thunder In The Skies airshow 21st May 2017. 
