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Post by xr6turbo1 on Mar 14, 2007 18:11:43 GMT 12
Here are two shots of Bill Charneys lovely Beech Staggerwing. The photos were taken following the Masterton Airshow The top photo is the one on the front Page of Aviation News and there is an interesting story written about the aircraft as well. It sure was a real pleasure and Ryan.......Thanks again mate  Can you spot the Nanchang?   |
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Post by planeimages on Mar 14, 2007 18:29:42 GMT 12
Pretty pix. Nanchang is in the spinner. Taken through the plexiglass?
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Mar 14, 2007 18:35:35 GMT 12
No Plexiglass, infact no rear cockpit at all |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 14, 2007 19:16:51 GMT 12
Very nice. There's something about the Staggerwing, it's a classic.
What are the markings behind the cowl?
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Mar 14, 2007 19:23:30 GMT 12
It says "The Red Rockette" and I think its comes through the dance troop that Bills daughter belonged to in the US. Very appropriate name |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 14, 2007 19:26:05 GMT 12
Thanks, yes, appropriate all right.
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Post by beagle on Mar 14, 2007 20:47:52 GMT 12
I have been sitting here for about 10 minutes, I looked for shadows on the staggerwing but didn't check the spinner.
mmm must be getting close to have an eye test.
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Mar 14, 2007 22:27:36 GMT 12
Spot on with the comment Gavin, Bill's daughter was a Radio City Music Hall Rockette. That and the play on words for Red Rocket and the idea was born. It was also on the aircraft before it came to us to be restored.
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Post by stu on Apr 2, 2007 22:16:42 GMT 12
Here are two shots of Bill Charneys lovely Beech Staggerwing. The photos were taken following the Masterton Airshow Some more of Gavin's shots at Masterton can be found here ...... www.nzwarbirds.org.nz/guest.html#photos5Keep up the good work and thanks for the use of the photos  Cheers, Stu. |
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