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Post by Bruce on Nov 8, 2016 15:49:01 GMT 12
Actually the Holbrook sub is HMAS Otway - HMAS Onslow (Which I've also been on) is at Darling Harbour...
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2016 16:33:22 GMT 12
HMAS Onslow, name inspired by this fella?  |
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Post by Mustang51 on Nov 9, 2016 7:10:46 GMT 12
Its about the same size. Funny..... every time I drive down to Temora there is a farm west of Wallenbeen with the prominent name "Onslow" and every time I see it, it reminds me of him and the Hyacinth !
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Post by TS on Nov 9, 2016 18:37:54 GMT 12
The Sub has left Auckland. Saw it heading out to sea around 5.30pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2016 19:40:17 GMT 12
Fishing trip?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2016 19:41:31 GMT 12
Or off to defend Mexico?
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 9, 2016 19:46:38 GMT 12
It's about to be in a target-rich environment!
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Post by TS on Nov 11, 2016 13:59:55 GMT 12
Things are starting to look good out in the Hauraki Gulf. There are now four Navy ships anchored in the Gulf one looks to be American but it's off Rakino Island so cannot be sure and one more making its way in, plus all sorts of comings and goings to the city. Makes for a nice change.  |
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 11, 2016 14:22:20 GMT 12
Is anyone staking out Whenuapai for P-3s and P-1? Exercise kicks off Sunday.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 11, 2016 15:47:20 GMT 12
It'd be cool if they flew over Ardmore on Sunday
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 11, 2016 17:06:32 GMT 12
I've suggested to Jessica that if foreign aircrew would like a look inside the Dak post-flypast, then perhaps they could organise a quick photo-trip for us passengers? ;-)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 11, 2016 17:06:50 GMT 12
Is anyone staking out Whenuapai for P-3s and P-1? Exercise kicks off Sunday. This just posted to the RNZAF Facebook page: "For those of you in the Auckland region, RNZAF Base Auckland is hosting a number of international aircraft over the next few weeks. The visitors are here as part of the International Fleet Review celebrating the Royal New Zealand Navy’s 75th Anniversary, and will be joining RNZAF aircraft in a flypast of the fleet on Saturday 19 November 2016. While staying here the aircraft will be participating in maritime exercises off the coast of New Zealand in conjunction with some of the visiting naval vessels. This will involve increased flying activity including night flying, but should be limited to take-offs and landings. Apologies for any disturbance For full details of the International Fleet Review please visit www.navy75.co.nz " |
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Post by delticman on Nov 11, 2016 19:23:30 GMT 12
Is anyone staking out Whenuapai for P-3s and P-1? Exercise kicks off Sunday. This just posted to the RNZAF Facebook page: "For those of you in the Auckland region, RNZAF Base Auckland is hosting a number of international aircraft over the next few weeks. The visitors are here as part of the International Fleet Review celebrating the Royal New Zealand Navy’s 75th Anniversary, and will be joining RNZAF aircraft in a flypast of the fleet on Saturday 19 November 2016. While staying here the aircraft will be participating in maritime exercises off the coast of New Zealand in conjunction with some of the visiting naval vessels. This will involve increased flying activity including night flying, but should be limited to take-offs and landings. Apologies for any disturbance For full details of the International Fleet Review please visit www.navy75.co.nz " Should that be P1's? |
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Post by conman on Nov 11, 2016 21:22:44 GMT 12
When was the last time a Japanese military aircraft flew over Auckland, 1942 ?
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 11, 2016 22:49:00 GMT 12
A JASDF B747 has visited at least once. JMSDF ships with helicopters have been here a few times, don't know if they have flown over the city.
Probably first Japanese Navy fixed-wing since then?
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