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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 24, 2013 8:35:38 GMT 12
What more?
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Post by aeromuzz on Apr 24, 2013 8:42:24 GMT 12
Would that be ZK-JNB, Albatros D.II Replica......
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Post by delticman on Apr 24, 2013 9:24:01 GMT 12
Correct
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 24, 2013 9:43:24 GMT 12
So there are three Albatros replicas at Hood now? Or just two? I am losing count.
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Post by vs on Apr 24, 2013 9:56:09 GMT 12
So hard to keep track! So many airplanes..they must have more aeroplanes than the RNZAF by now!
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Post by delticman on Apr 24, 2013 10:02:08 GMT 12
Pesuming that the two DVa's are there, the answer is three. Hopefully JNB will be outside on Saturday. As for TVA vs RNZAF, the TVA has more newer aircraft!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 24, 2013 10:03:37 GMT 12
Oh so this is a different model from the other two Albatross? Is it significantly different?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 24, 2013 10:07:41 GMT 12
I wonder if they would consider recreating a Rumpler. The Rumpler seems to so often be the enemy observaion aircraft that crops up in Allied pilot's stories of air fighting in WWI, both true and Biggles books. I know there were varying models of Rumpler too but it would be interesting to see a more commonly seen reconnaissance type up with the German fighters. I am currently listening to the excellent audio book of Eddie Rickenbacker's "Fighting The Flying Circus" which i downloaded to my iPod, well worth a listen chaps! www.booksshouldbefree.com/book/Fighting-the-Flying-Circus |
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Post by Brett on Apr 24, 2013 10:10:25 GMT 12
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Post by vs on Apr 24, 2013 10:12:50 GMT 12
I still think they need a Gotha! haha
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Post by aeromuzz on Apr 24, 2013 10:20:26 GMT 12
It was a B.II (2 seater) in the AHC. The new aircraft is supposed to be a D.II (single seater). However, I believe the B.II is supposed to be being prepared for a return to airworthy condition as well. |
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Post by delticman on Apr 24, 2013 10:21:08 GMT 12
This one is a D II, much like the DVa but two single struts rather than the V strut on the DVa.
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Post by Brett on Apr 24, 2013 19:41:40 GMT 12
The new Snipe has appeared on Facebook.
Different rudder/fin and ailerons than Kermit's Snipe.
Also has bombs mounted.
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Post by suthg on Apr 24, 2013 20:13:23 GMT 12
Glad to see Hood has some green grass again!! Should be a great day if the weather cooperates! Great pics - thanks for finding/linking to them.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 10:00:02 GMT 12
I won't be at Masterton this weekend ... have heard from the guys down there and weather is going to be an issue ... strong northerlies forecast ... hope the front blows through for them and those making the trip
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Post by delticman on Apr 25, 2013 13:21:29 GMT 12
Bit early to decide on the weather! This time last year it rained all morning, cleared by 2PM and everything flew in the afternoon.
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 26, 2013 13:30:41 GMT 12
Right behind you on the Gotha.......... I was told about a week before my grandmother passed away that on her mother's side (Glanz) one of the relatives actually flew Gothas. I was astounded but due to grannies ill health I could not speak with her. The rellie who told me said that she had seen an old pic of him in dress uniform standing in front of his machine. How I would love to have found that pic and been able to track him down
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 26, 2013 13:53:39 GMT 12
Note the bombs on the Snipe. I guess it's a fighter-bomber. I never realised they carried bombs. Neat!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 27, 2013 15:40:00 GMT 12
How did this show go today? Was the weather suitable? I hope it went well.
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Post by jamo on Apr 27, 2013 21:26:33 GMT 12
Although the weather was fine, the wind was up and the programme had to be modified accordingly. Stampe & Tiger Moth kicked off with the 'Ribbon Cut' followed by the Pfalz DIII movie queen and Nieuport Bebe. Three SE5a and Fokker Triplanes fought it out and were joined by the Camel. The P40 went up, always impressive. Fokker DVII and two Fokker DVIII also flew. The Snipe was a no show, not even as a non-flying display, same for both Fees, Bristol Fighter, both Albatros DVa and both BE2. Show finished 30 min early. Well done to Gene, Sara and the good folk from TVAL + all the volunteers for another great day and an entertaining display.
The only thing that could have been improved for me was the commentary which was very loud and rambled a bit at times. Sometimes the planes speak for themselves. Can't help the weather and there is no point complaining about the wind in Wairarapa or Wellington.
I had been hoping the newly registered Albatros D.II might have been a surprise star, but it was not to be. Maybe November?
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