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Post by camtech on Aug 16, 2017 11:59:45 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 16, 2017 12:16:49 GMT 12
Wonderful!!!
I guess that is the Wellington (Territorial) Squadron's hangar being built in the background of that Rongotai shot of the Hawks and Gulls.
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Post by camtech on Aug 16, 2017 12:37:58 GMT 12
You're probably right, Dave. I can vaguely recall seeing this photo in NZ Wings some (well quite a few actually) years ago.
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Post by planecrazy on Aug 16, 2017 15:28:12 GMT 12
Just great photos, I love the ladies get up standing in front of the Gypsy Moth.
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Post by davidd on Aug 16, 2017 18:19:52 GMT 12
The two "Gulls" in the Rongotai photo are (of course!) Miles Whitney Straights, AFG and AFH. This is an exceptionally fine print, and I offer congratulations and very hearty thanks for all those keen posters who are attempting (hopefully to ultimate completion!) to resurrect the lost PB photos.
Dave H could be on the money with his guess as to identity of the hangar (?) under construction, and I am wondering about the flag flying in front of it (Union jack?) - has this got anything to do with it? However on looking at that building under construction again, it seems pretty tall for a hangar intended to house Baffins. Then again cannot suggest any other large hangars required at that time.
Dave D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 16, 2017 21:27:50 GMT 12
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Post by exkiwiforces on Aug 16, 2017 23:24:38 GMT 12
This is the inside of that Government Hangar at Rongotai, from the PRESS, 10 DECEMBER 1937. It's not a small hangar. And this one from the AUCKLAND STAR, 1 JUNE 1938, seals it - it's the same photo: Here's a view from the EVENING POST, 17 JUNE 1938, that shows the size pretty well: Does this hangar still stands or was it knock down when Rongotai was rebuilt?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 16, 2017 23:35:54 GMT 12
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Post by exkiwiforces on Aug 16, 2017 23:46:08 GMT 12
Cheers, Dave
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Post by madmax on Aug 17, 2017 11:42:34 GMT 12
Dave, I'm fairly sure the image showing Hawk AEZ and Waco ADE is taken inside the Council hangar not the Govt one as it had windows down both sides while the Council one did not. Also if i recall correctly the interior walls of the Govt hangar were not vertical but sloped inwards.
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Post by delticman on Aug 17, 2017 15:41:59 GMT 12
This is the inside of that Government Hangar at Rongotai, from the PRESS, 10 DECEMBER 1937. It's not a small hangar. And this one from the AUCKLAND STAR, 1 JUNE 1938, seals it - it's the same photo: Here's a view from the EVENING POST, 17 JUNE 1938, that shows the size pretty well: Does this hangar still stands or was it knock down when Rongotai was rebuilt? For it's time, that building was pretty futuristic in it's outside appearance. It would appear to be a building that was built in the 1970's. Any ideas who was the designer?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 17, 2017 19:07:25 GMT 12
You're right, it does have that ugly, tasteless 1970's look about it.
I'll bet all those many windows rattled incessantly and let in many a draft when the wind got up.
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Post by tbf25o4 on Aug 18, 2017 10:12:27 GMT 12
The hangar was always very drafty, especially in a southerly. I can vividly remember a phone call from the Air Movements team at Rongotai, advising us that their teleprinter circuit was out due to heavy rain falling on the equipment. Not surprising, a large section of the roof had disappeared! After all it was the 10th of April 1968.
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Post by camtech on Aug 18, 2017 11:13:28 GMT 12
It was never a good place to have to wait for too long due to that nasty southerly Paul mentioned. At least you could get out of the rain.
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Post by Mustang51 on Aug 18, 2017 11:36:05 GMT 12
Wonderfully evocative shots there. Halcyon days !
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Post by Peter Lewis on Aug 18, 2017 17:25:54 GMT 12
Moth ZK-AAR Dunedin Auckland flight Jim Hewitt Hewett (not Hewitt) flew the 1st non-stop Dunedin to Auckland flight in ZK-AAR 15Mar1930, so that would date the photo.
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Post by camtech on Aug 18, 2017 18:50:12 GMT 12
Thanks, Peter. The spelling was as stated on the back of the print I have. I will note the date and spelling for future reference.
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Post by camtech on Aug 22, 2017 9:53:05 GMT 12
A few more, some of more recent times Auckland Aero Club 1929 by Les Billcliff, on Flickr Auckland Aero Club 1929 left to right: Col Lewis, Cory Wright, ? Dalton, D Malcolm (Ins), R Copley (Eng), Ernie Boucher, Ted Waters, ?, ?, Stan Andrew, C G Scrimgeour. That's the best I can do from Leo White's terrible scrawl. Tiger Moth ZK-ALU by Les Billcliff, on Flickr A rather murky shot. Lodestar ZK-AJM by Les Billcliff, on Flickr Location, guys? The only comment on the back of this one is "Lodestar file." Lodestar ZK-AIQ Rongotai by Les Billcliff, on Flickr Love the baggage conveyer! Again no other info on the back. Lodestar Whenuapai December 1950 by Les Billcliff, on Flickr NAC Whenuapai December 1950. I guess it would have been a thrill for those kids to fly at that time. Normally travel was by train or bus. The marks on the wing are pen marks on the original print. DH89 ZK-AEW plus 2, Cook Strait Airways by Les Billcliff, on Flickr Going back again - Cook Strait Airways. DH86 ZK-AEG Union Airways by Les Billcliff, on Flickr Appears to be over the Marlborough Sounds? All are Whites. More to come as I work my way through the pile.
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Post by Mustang51 on Aug 22, 2017 10:06:51 GMT 12
Does anyone know the date of the DH86 pic? Just sensational
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Post by camtech on Aug 22, 2017 10:12:08 GMT 12
Sorry, no info on the print, but some of our resident experts may be able to narrow it down.
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