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Post by camtech on Apr 6, 2016 11:23:12 GMT 12
Can anyone update me on the arrival/delivery dates of the SH-2G(I) and also the situation with the SH-2G aircraft.
Looking at updating ADF Serials.
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melbkiwi
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How has the 2015 budget set aside sufficient funds for the replacement of the Endeavour?
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Post by melbkiwi on Apr 6, 2016 14:27:37 GMT 12
Sorry, can't help...with this detail.
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Post by camtech on Apr 8, 2016 19:47:39 GMT 12
Apart from the fact all 10 I models are now delivered and have been here for some time, sorry I don't know the exact dates they were each delivered. There's one NZ still operational, deployed on CANT in Fiji. Facebook will no doubt reveal its tail number. Checking Facebook, I can see NZ3602, plus what appears to be NZ3603 in another photo. |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 11, 2016 9:02:22 GMT 12
I had to share the airspace at WP yesterday with 'Seasprite 16'.
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Post by phil on Apr 22, 2016 21:57:41 GMT 12
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Post by jaybee on Apr 23, 2016 9:19:40 GMT 12
NZ3601 and 3602 were noted at Whenuapai yesterday along with a number of the SH-2G(I) models.
The Minister's press release in December 2014 (see page 1 of this thread) also provides an indication of the staggered departure of the SH-2G(NZ) airframes to Peru.
Cheers
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Post by phil on Apr 26, 2016 21:30:10 GMT 12
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Post by pepe on Sept 3, 2016 10:55:51 GMT 12
A couple nice photos on the Navy Facebook page of the SH-2G(I)working up with HMNZS Otago. It appears that both the ship and aircraft are off to the Kermadecs for a resupply op. I may be mistaken, but from memory, this must be actually the first time that an OPV has embarked a Seasprite (of any type) for an offshore deployment? |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2016 23:52:08 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 20, 2016 12:30:51 GMT 12
Check out this fantastic RNZAF or NZDF Official photo just posted to the RNZAF Facebook page. Their caption is: "If you see bright lights coming from our Seasprite helicopters this afternoon don’t panic. We’re just doing some training involving the firing of flares. It’s important that we do this training to keep our skills current because we never know when we will be called upon to use those skills for real."  |
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Post by Ian Warren on Oct 20, 2016 12:58:13 GMT 12
There is something very purposeful about the machine, I love these things to bits .. I have a 1/48 plastic 'F' model WHOOPS Don't tell Zac or he'd be down here knock me on the head and take it away  No he wouldn't .. I hope  .. Impressive machines  |
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Post by phil on Oct 20, 2016 16:52:46 GMT 12
Check out this fantastic RNZAF or NZDF Official photo just posted to the RNZAF Facebook page. Their caption is: "If you see bright lights coming from our Seasprite helicopters this afternoon don’t panic. We’re just doing some training involving the firing of flares. It’s important that we do this training to keep our skills current because we never know when we will be called upon to use those skills for real." That's an (NZ). |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 20, 2016 17:07:33 GMT 12
They all look the same to me Phil, sorry. I didn't realise there were still old ones in service, how many are in he fleet now then?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 20, 2016 17:08:10 GMT 12
Or is it just an old photo?
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Post by camtech on Oct 20, 2016 20:09:14 GMT 12
No (NZ) models in service - last flights were 16 April 2016.
Last two (01 and 02) sighted in storage end of June - are they still there? When they move, the two attrition frames will take their place in the storage shed.
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Post by phil on Oct 20, 2016 21:20:12 GMT 12
Old photo.
Probably no photos of flare firings from the I yet.
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Post by camtech on Oct 24, 2016 20:29:19 GMT 12
Old photo. Probably no photos of flare firings from the I yet. Confirmed on Facebook - no opportunity to photograph (I) models in this role. |
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Post by dutchkiwi on Mar 10, 2017 8:51:32 GMT 12
A little off topic... does 6 Squadron crew use Det. patches when they are deployed on one of the RNZN ships?
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Post by phil on Apr 11, 2017 19:49:16 GMT 12
Typically for most deployments the guys get a specific deployment patch made up for the ships flight.
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Post by dutchkiwi on May 3, 2017 8:24:23 GMT 12
Typically for most deployments the guys get a specific deployment patch made up for the ships flight. Thank you Phil, may I ask you if there are any pictures available of deployment patches? Any link welcome. Cheers. |
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No he wouldn't .. I hope 
.. Impressive machines 