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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 3, 2015 18:21:21 GMT 12
In this episode Dave catches up at Temora with well known kiwi aviation photographer Gavin Conroy to discuss his latest book, “Fighters and Bombers”, as well as talking about doing photo shoots around the world with aeroplanes in New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Australia and in the United Kingdom. Topics include the Temora Museum, Jerry Yagen’s Military Aircraft Museum, flying with the Lancaster, Messerschmitt Me262 and the de Havilland Mosquito and flying the last air to air photo session with the world’s last flying Avro Vulcan.  www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/WONZShow/2015/12/gavin-conroy-fighters-and-bombers/ |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Dec 3, 2015 19:50:28 GMT 12
I just bought a copy of Gavin's book yesterday and it is superb.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Dec 3, 2015 23:45:52 GMT 12
I have one under me dear old mum's Christmas tree in Hawke's Bay. Looking forward to getting to see both  Thanks in advance Dave - I'm sure this will be another great podcast  |
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Post by ZacYates on Dec 4, 2015 9:00:29 GMT 12
Excellent, I loved the book and am looking forward to listening to this tonight.
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Post by ZacYates on Jan 1, 2016 17:04:35 GMT 12
Almost a month on - not sure what happened there - I listened to this episode and thoroughly enjoyed it. Gavin's discussion of the technical side of A2A was fascinating, as well as the book prep process.
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Post by Ian Warren on Jan 2, 2016 8:55:44 GMT 12
I like the comment, 'everyone who are not plane nuts' the art side of the getting the photograph, course the chop and change and the planning/thinking how to approach it, little disappointing the Vulcan is not your Fave ;)Dave .. for some reason I think you may change your mind. Volume 3  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 2, 2016 10:33:18 GMT 12
Why do people always think it should be compulsory to like the flipping Vulcan? For me it has very little appeal, history-wise or looks-wise, just my opinion but give me a real bomber any day, like a Lancaster, Wellington or Vildebeest.
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Post by Ian Warren on Jan 2, 2016 14:09:42 GMT 12
just my opinion but give me a real bomber any day, like a Lancaster, Wellington or Vildebeest. I think because as a knee high person at a primary school and one flew over ... 'YIP' grabbed my attention, go the others , Lancaster, Wellington or Vildebeest , had they appeared .. maybe more the Wellington , we all must have that brilliant documentary on the shelf, building a Wellington within 24 hours ... |
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Post by joesmith on Jan 2, 2016 16:24:44 GMT 12
Why do people always think it should be compulsory to like the flipping Vulcan? For me it has very little appeal, history-wise or looks-wise, just my opinion but give me a real bomber any day, like a Lancaster, Wellington or Vildebeest. I'm with you Dave! Real bombers have piston engines.....right The Vulcan has limited appeal.... to me as well, although I'm happy to of had the opportunity to look around one and spend a bit of time perusing the cockpit. Joe |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 2, 2016 17:08:24 GMT 12
I had a look around the one at Duxford, it was mildly interesting but it didn't thrill me in any sense like a lot of the other aeroplanes there. I guess it's more because my main interest is the people and their stories rather than the technology, and no postwar jet bomber crew member can ever beat the stories of WWII bomber crews in my mind. I'm not easily thrilled about the noise factor at airshows either, give me the sound of a radial or a Merlin any day over loud, obnoxious jets showing off. Having said that, I was sincere in saying to Gavin that his were the best photos I have ever seen of the Vulcan, and I've only seen a few from that shoot and would like to see some more. He can make the most boring of aeroplanes look pretty special. |
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Post by Ian Warren on Jan 2, 2016 22:42:23 GMT 12
Having said that, I was sincere in saying to Gavin that his were the best photos I have ever seen of the Vulcan, and I've only seen a few from that shoot and would like to see some more. He can make the most boring of aeroplanes look pretty special. One said to me , Nah not my type of aircraft , BUT! ,real world these things were really cooking it with Lightnings and in 'Red Flag' exercises F-4 drivers were really having a mission sticking with "how boring the Vulcan was" , off course being a real plane nutter and seen it three times in the NZ ... then today we have the opportunity to sim fly it was an education tho simulated. I have a gorgeous book hear simply called Avro Vulcan by Philip Birtles , a must for a Vulcan fan . |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 2, 2016 23:00:22 GMT 12
I wasn't specifically saying the Vulcan is boring, I was meaning he makes any aeroplane look extra special.
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Post by Ian Warren on Jan 3, 2016 7:54:52 GMT 12
Dave, I think Gavin had better get into hooking book No.3, maybe just on that type .. a complete series off photos really close up and in your face material .. they do high speed taxis/takeoffs, I would think it would be a great seller in the UK due the share interest there, with a preserved HP Victor maybe Valiant added from RAF Museum at Cosford, make for one hell off book on the shelf for many.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Jan 12, 2016 18:57:49 GMT 12
The Vulcan is a very cool aeroplane, no question about that and it was a great privilege to photograph it when and how I did. If we put out another book one day I would like to think the Vulcan would make an appearance however I would never put a book together covering just one subject. If I had lots of images of six different airworthy Mossies well that might well be different but lots of different subjects covers our bases better.  |
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Post by ZacYates on Jan 13, 2016 7:47:32 GMT 12
If I had lots of images of six different airworthy Mossies well that might well be different Hopefully in a few years that can be a possibility. In the meantime I lent my copy of Fighters & Bombers to my Dad, who was very impressed. Stunning Vulcan photo, by the way! I've really grown to appreciate the type thanks to XH558. |
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