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Post by Dave Homewood on May 11, 2016 19:36:09 GMT 12
D-Day Open Day
New Zealand Warbirds Association Inc.
1078 Harvard Lane, Ardmore, New Zealand 2582
Sunday 5th of June 2016, at 10:00–16:00hrs
Three Flying Slots
Featuring the return to Ardmore of the Catalina!
The NZ Warbirds Association page states:
"Our next Open Day commemorates D-Day, an event that took place on the 6th June 1944. Dubbed "Operation Overlord" the invasion consisted of over 100,000 troops, 900 armoured vehicles and 13,000 aircraft. Not to mention over 2000 ships. Come on out to Ardmore and join us in remembering this huge day of the Second World War. There will be plenty happening on both the tarmac and in the air.
Flying slots confirmed at 1030, 1230 & 1430.
Adults $20, Children under 14 free."
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Post by ErrolC on May 11, 2016 20:17:58 GMT 12
Hmm, my flight is due at NZAA 1150, and I have to go home first...
Anyone know which slot the Catalina is scheduled for?
Sent from my E6653 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 9:34:10 GMT 12
Catalina! I was going anyway, now I'm extra excited!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on May 12, 2016 10:14:06 GMT 12
Catalina? Been there; done that; been for a flight in her, including alighting on Lake Wanaka on Easter Sunday....  |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 10:34:59 GMT 12
Accommodation booked (visiting Waiouru on the way up), praying for good weather.
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Post by ErrolC on May 19, 2016 22:43:07 GMT 12
Surprises!
Presumably a single Texan II.
Anyone know if it is the (Super) T-28B, or the T-28C?
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 19, 2016 23:38:05 GMT 12
Texan II - cool!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 19, 2016 23:38:46 GMT 12
Is the T-28C flying again after its last engine shat?
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 13:32:59 GMT 12
Not sure, it's been resident round these parts for some time and a few months back my spy txtd to say he saw/heard it. Looking forward to seeing the Super Trojan, and the Texan II!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 23, 2016 17:31:50 GMT 12
He may have just heard some concrete mixers, they sound very similar  |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 10:09:21 GMT 12
He may have just heard some concrete mixers, they sound very similar  |
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Post by ErrolC on May 27, 2016 11:58:57 GMT 12
Not looking hopeful for sneaking an early peak at the Cat flying this weekend, even if the rain can be avoided the wind looks rather too sideways.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 27, 2016 22:35:55 GMT 12
From the NZ Warbirds Ops Order - 120 - May 27 2016  |
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Post by ErrolC on May 28, 2016 14:11:56 GMT 12
According to the Herald insert (hat tip to my Mum), there is a King Air as well!
Has someone figured out that being seen near the largest pool of potential recruits is a good move?
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 28, 2016 14:27:01 GMT 12
The official word I was told is there MAY be a King Air. Not yet confirmed.
Now officially confirmed.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 8:51:18 GMT 12
Simply awesome. I'm quite taken with the Texan IIs and the NH90 so it'll be fantastic to see them.
The Metservice website is predicting fine weather with a balmy high of 15.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 1, 2016 10:37:40 GMT 12
We had 15.7C here yesterday when I checked the thermometer, but out in the wind it was like 10C or less. So bring a windbreaker.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 2, 2016 12:58:47 GMT 12
I'm really looking forward to this on Sunday. I hope to see a load of you all there.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jun 2, 2016 14:19:34 GMT 12
Have a great day on Sunday.
I'll be in Christchurch all weekend from tomorrow afternoon until about lunchtime on Tuesday.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 14:27:37 GMT 12
As may be gathered from Facebook, I too am rather excited. Packing sunscreen and a jacket!!
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