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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 9, 2013 20:54:44 GMT 12
      And with that I'm calling it a night for going through photos, re-sizing them and uploading them to PhotoBucket.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 9, 2013 21:00:26 GMT 12
As a matter of interest, the revised 2nd edition of On The Wings Of History by Allan Udy and Alex Mitchell was on sale at Hood Aerodrome today, even though it isn't officially being released until Armistice Day (Monday, 11thh November), and I purchased a few copies for myself and various friends. It is well worth getting and is right up to date, including the new Sopwith Snipe and the Albatros D.II, both of which made their public display debuts today.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 9, 2013 21:32:07 GMT 12
A chap called Geoff Walker has posted heaps of photographs to a Facebook album HERE. |
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Post by Brett on Nov 10, 2013 8:57:14 GMT 12
The Huns:  A flight of Albatros:  The third debutant, a Hucks starter:  The new layout certainly has many advantages and I can see why the decision was made to make the changes. The flightline walk is a neat addition. The big disadvantage is that during the airshow you are now looking into the sun. |
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Post by nzjet on Nov 10, 2013 11:05:54 GMT 12
They are building a batch of 10 albatros, wouldn't mind one myself!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 10, 2013 13:10:27 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Nov 10, 2013 15:48:52 GMT 12
Lovely shots Bruce - clear blue skies - not what we had at Karapiro - plenty of cloud for most of the day except for mainly cloudy for the Kittyhawk display so shots were mainly silohuette type - stark contrast with little colour but that did not stop the pilots sharing their skills with the planes - anyway, glad it was fine for you folk in Masterton and i hope not too much wind for the TVAL WWI planes.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 10, 2013 19:03:27 GMT 12
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 10, 2013 20:00:44 GMT 12
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 10, 2013 20:31:17 GMT 12
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Post by tony on Nov 10, 2013 22:01:01 GMT 12
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Post by oesau on Nov 10, 2013 23:11:29 GMT 12
Thanks for the photos
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Post by Peter Lewis on Nov 11, 2013 9:35:27 GMT 12
The talk of the day was, of course, the EFTO of the Avro 504 ZK-ACU. I have seen this aircraft on the ground several times but never in the air, so it was great news that it was going to fly at this event. Taxiing out - John Lanham?  Once lined up on the runway, the engine stopped and had to be restarted. It did not sound partucularly helathy at that point. I kept the camera on the Avro, just in case. The takeoff:  It climbed a little, then the engine again appeared to give trouble. You can see John looking down into the cockpit   Things seem to clear, momentarily  and then the engine seemed to lose most of its power. John diverted to the west of the sealed runway   and managed to get the aircraft down within the field. Fortunatly no blood spilt. However, the heavy landing seemed to have damaged the airframe.  Hopefully, the Avro will fly again in the near future. |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Nov 11, 2013 20:45:23 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Nov 11, 2013 21:06:08 GMT 12
She's a big engine up front! Thanks for the pics.
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Nov 11, 2013 22:20:59 GMT 12
I could be wrong Peter but the 'drab yellow' would likely be natural plywood colour.
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Post by suthg on Nov 12, 2013 6:16:54 GMT 12
And seal coated with a clear coat. Would be a strong skin. The finish looks superb!
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Post by Peter Lewis on Nov 12, 2013 8:21:11 GMT 12
You may well be right, but it's the very devil to photograph well on a dull day.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 12, 2013 10:50:38 GMT 12
I think your photos look superb Peter. Thanks for posting them.
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Post by minicooper on Nov 12, 2013 15:27:27 GMT 12
Hi all, I'm new here but have followed the wonderful posts for many months.  Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5A, ZK-SES by Minicooperd, on Flickr  Albatros DVa, ZK-TVE by Minicooperd, on Flickr  Sopwith F.1 Camel ZK-JMU by Minicooperd, on Flickr  Fokker Dr1 triplane ZK-JOC by Minicooperd, on Flickr  Sopwith F7.1 Snipe, Zk-SNI by Minicooperd, on Flickr  Royal Aircraft Factory BE2f, ZK-BFR by Minicooperd, on Flickr  Bristol Fighter F2b, ZK-BRI by Minicooperd, on Flickr A truly wonderful afternoon spent in the company of magic machines. I have more to share once the editing is done! |
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