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Post by 11SQNLDR on Apr 3, 2015 14:50:43 GMT 12
Terribly disappointing start to the show but great to know there are no injuries  |
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Post by JamesStokes on Apr 3, 2015 14:55:17 GMT 12
Saw a photo of her on Facebook, Very sad indeed - one of the stars out before the show even began!
Here's hoping the XIV makes it down to Omaka in time to sub in!!
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 3, 2015 16:36:19 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 3, 2015 18:10:47 GMT 12
Spitfire made it!
Sent from my D5503 using proboards
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Post by philip on Apr 3, 2015 18:12:48 GMT 12
190 ground loop. Pilot exited ok Both main legs detached Prop gone Edit: Confirmed pilot was Frank Parker. G. Orphan saw wind change as it landed Sent from my D5503 using proboards And from stuff ...... Focke Wulfs have a tail dragger instead of a wheel at the back of the plane which made it difficult to control in strong winds,..... |
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Post by JamesStokes on Apr 3, 2015 18:30:21 GMT 12
I have just shared that very post on Facebook quoting the same sentence... how hard is it to get a journalist who knows what they're talking about?
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Post by kiwi285 on Apr 3, 2015 18:34:20 GMT 12
A real pity about the Fw-190. I was there the year it had its first woopsie and didn't get to see it fly then.
Has the Spitfire XIVe made it to the show.
Thanks for posting the photos for us unfortunates who couldn't make it.
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Post by JamesStokes on Apr 3, 2015 18:34:57 GMT 12
Errol - Some excellent shots there, thanks for sharing. The "nein" Fokkers - what a treat!
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Post by JamesStokes on Apr 3, 2015 18:45:21 GMT 12
And yes - XIV has arrived at Omaka
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Post by lesterpk on Apr 3, 2015 19:11:49 GMT 12
Photos or it didnt happen.
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Post by baz62 on Apr 3, 2015 19:14:33 GMT 12
And yes - XIV has arrived at Omaka And what a surprise as there was all sorts of rumours of engine failure! I was so glad it made it after the poor old 190 ended up on her belly. (and wow did not believe how high one prop blade went in the air) Anyway she will be repaired and Graham Orphan said the owner wants it here for 2017. A great attitude as its an expensive job ahead not to mention the repair work required JEM Aviation know this aircraft inside and out so they areore than likely the guys to do it. |
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Post by kiwi285 on Apr 3, 2015 19:22:52 GMT 12
Any photos of the XIVe ?
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Post by rayo on Apr 3, 2015 19:48:23 GMT 12
Quite a shock about the FW-190 I was not at the show today but went to AHC to see Knights of the Sky. When I came out the FW-190 was doing a practice display. I managed to get a very distant shot with my VidCam.  I did not see the landing and only found out about the accident when I got to my accomodation. I went in 2011 as well and missed out on it displaying so was very lucky this time. Great to hear the Pilot is OK and the Aircraft will be repaired. Maybe one day I will see the proper display. Great news about the spitfire. I haven't seen it since 1994. |
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 3, 2015 20:02:14 GMT 12
I've got one similar to this on the camera
aliosaurus @wintersticks
Awesome, three spitfires in one place including a newly rebuilt #MK14 #Spitfire.
#OnlyAtOmaka #cf15 #ClassicFighters /photo/1
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Post by lumpy on Apr 3, 2015 20:19:04 GMT 12
What a great day .The FW190 oopsie, and of course the arrival of the MK14 , have dominated the comments , HOWEVER you guys should have seen the applause that the flight of the V1 got ! That thing is seriously cool ( and a bit scary ) . Brilliant . ( if anyone wants to read a little more on the construction of the V1 go to this www.mams.org.nz/Newsletter/April%202015%20newsletter.pdf-- you might have to download the news letter - then go to page 17 ) |
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Post by rayo on Apr 3, 2015 20:25:30 GMT 12
Yep saw it and loved it but was too far away to hear the applause. It will cause quite a surprise at the show I would think.
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Post by oesau on Apr 3, 2015 21:13:13 GMT 12
Sure many more photos to come over the coming days but it was great to see it make it on the Friday (had to boost the light in this shot as it was getting pretty dark when she landed)  Spitfie Mk XIV by Oesau, on Flickr |
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Post by hardyakka on Apr 3, 2015 21:37:33 GMT 12
Was there for the MkXIV arrival. My jammie son was standing there asking questions about the aircraft and pilot when out of nowhere a nice lady starts talking to him and asks if he'd like to come airside to meet the pilot. Turns out she is John Lamont's wife and so Olly got to go on the other side of the fence where John was garcious enough to have a photo taken with a 12 year old boy who he didn't know from a bar of soap. Even when straight off a long and no doubt stressful flight he still had time to talk to the fans. Nice work. Nice people, these Warbirds pilots  The aircraft sounded great and looked great too. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's show. |
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Post by JamesStokes on Apr 3, 2015 21:44:59 GMT 12
Gee she sure looks sharp. I am very tempted to ferry over just to see her...
Looks like Blenhiem is blessed by the weather Gods tonight - hope it carries through the weekend.
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 3, 2015 22:02:09 GMT 12
Great story hardyakka. Managed a usable one in flight. Spitfire ZK-XIV at Omaka - fantastic! #cf15 flic.kr/p/rVLb9nGoodnight everybody! Sunset at Omaka - great day, thanks all! #cf15 flic.kr/p/rVLgxZ |
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