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Post by camtech on Mar 25, 2018 18:27:03 GMT 12
Time to start a new thread for the introduction into RNZAF service.
The first two appear to be either here or on the way to replace the leased B200s. Apparently the B350s will be owned.
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Post by planecrazy on Mar 25, 2018 20:41:36 GMT 12
Got some great pic's of VH-ZPE as she transited Lord Howe Island 1pm local time,
I was asked by the pilot not to post pictures for one week until they are officially
announced. While I will honour this out of respect for the airforce, in this day and
age it does seem a little strange, could some one shed some light as why would
this be so?
Thank you........
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Post by gibbo on Mar 26, 2018 8:08:29 GMT 12
Got some great pic's of VH-ZPE as she transited Lord Howe Island 1pm local time, I was asked by the pilot not to post pictures for one week until they are officially announced. While I will honour this out of respect for the airforce, in this day and age it does seem a little strange, could some one shed some light as why would this be so? Thank you........ Probably not much more than wanting to have a little control over their announcement, rather than being pushed onto the back-foot by some spotty apprentice journo or equally spotty green party bod making noises about a new 'spy plane' arriving...all grey & stealthy and AEO & Nav trainging being a cover story for some '5 eyes' spying requirement being ordered by Mr Trump!  I wouldn't read too much into it, 'this day & age' is all about half-cocked media beat-ups rather than balanced factual stories. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2018 8:56:39 GMT 12
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Post by gibbo on Mar 26, 2018 9:39:02 GMT 12
Yes that's a very good point! Maybe the guy making that request was just wanting to be risk averse! Look fwd to seeing PlaneCrazy's photos! |
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Post by camtech on Mar 26, 2018 16:54:53 GMT 12
As it appears to be 4 aircraft at this stage, what next. I doubt they have the "gear fitted, so who and where will they be modded to RNZAF specs?
We look forward to an official announcement.
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Post by baronbeeza on Mar 26, 2018 20:34:00 GMT 12
Nice machines, I have been working on King Air's since the 80's, including a period about 10 years ago with the RAAF's 350's at Sale. They were near new then and a complete contrast to the condition of the Pearl old 200's up in Darwin. Most King Air's about the world are kept in good nick though. I am sure these ones will be in great condition and the guys here will be impressed, and pleased. Recall the 421's....... anyone ?
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Post by atea on Mar 27, 2018 9:10:10 GMT 12
Look like they are nice and new. MRC mentions one had only 7 hrs on the clock when it left the USA. Should be a good (short term?) investment.
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Post by noooby on Mar 27, 2018 9:56:02 GMT 12
I remember the 421's baronbeeza! My recruit course had a 421 for our fly past as they were being retired and it was the last chance for them to do a recruit course fly over.
R1/91
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Post by gibbo on Mar 29, 2018 18:08:21 GMT 12
Just a thought, if anyone at WOW this weekend sees any 42Sqn guys with B200 (the B350 won't be in service yet) ask them if they know how many B350 airframes are to enter service & see if they know what training systems are expected to be installed (they are unlikely to have any great detail on this). Hey they may not want their pictures published 'for a week' but it's no secret that they are to enter service so I figure it can't hurt to ask. Clearly I won't be at WOW.  |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 29, 2018 18:25:46 GMT 12
B-200 was parked by the Black Falcons at NZWF earlier today
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Post by planecrazy on Mar 31, 2018 2:55:12 GMT 12
So these pic’s taken last Saturday 24/4/18, was asked by the ferry pilot not to share for one week so here they are a week after the event. While he was a little protective he did say he couldn’t stop me from posting, he also mentioned she had around 80 hours on her so a very new Kingair!  Just a beautiful day out in the Tasman Sea.  Taking on fuel for the flight direct to Ohakea, in the back ground you can see ex NZ 1885 waiting to be shipped off the island, more on her soon.  You can see the covered up markings with a little bit of the roundel peaking through.  Three more to come apparently, I guess they may or may not come my way?  |
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Post by gibbo on Mar 31, 2018 9:41:15 GMT 12
So these pic’s taken last Saturday 24/4/18, was asked by the ferry pilot not to share for one week so here they are a week after the event. While he was a little protective he did say he couldn’t stop me from posting, he also mentioned she had around 80 hours on her so a very new Kingair! Just a beautiful day out in the Tasman Sea. Taking on fuel for the flight direct to Ohakea, in the back ground you can see ex NZ 1885 waiting to be shipped off the island, more on her soon. You can see the covered up markings with a little bit of the roundel peaking through. Three more to come apparently, I guess they may or may not come my way? Great shots there, love that first shot - they look a damned fine a/c at that angle! I guess there's no reason you won't see the others as I dare say it's the preferred stopover. Was thinking wonder if its Hawker Pacific who don't want anything mentioned just yet... they may have commercial reasons for not announcing them yet, rather than the RNZAF who probably wouldn't care too much. They all seem fairly new, low houred a/c. There's chatter they might be RNZAF owned rather than leased but again that'll not be clear until a formal announcement is made. |
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Post by saratoga on Mar 31, 2018 9:45:58 GMT 12
We could say the Air force bought them just to fly Ron Mark around
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 2, 2018 14:27:50 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 5, 2018 10:04:45 GMT 12
Was thinking wonder if its Hawker Pacific who don't want anything mentioned just yet... they may have commercial reasons for not announcing them yet, rather than the RNZAF who probably wouldn't care too much. They all seem fairly new, low houred a/c. There's chatter they might be RNZAF owned rather than leased but again that'll not be clear until a formal announcement is made. You may be right as I remember the pilot did have a Hawker Pacific shirt on! |
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Post by gibbo on Apr 13, 2018 18:48:47 GMT 12
Got some great pic's of VH-ZPE as she transited Lord Howe Island 1pm local time, I was asked by the pilot not to post pictures for one week until they are officially announced. While I will honour this out of respect for the airforce, in this day and age it does seem a little strange, could some one shed some light as why would this be so? Thank you........ Well, it's been 3 weeks since you photographed VH-ZPE and were told to not publish for week! Godo for you for going ahead! Nothing public appears to have been announced so guess we'll have to wait until the May edition of RNZAF News (contribution deadline is today) & see if there's a write-up. The April edition (which is online now) closed off before these transited thru the Island. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 14, 2018 13:42:31 GMT 12
They are probably hoping the government does not find out they've bought them.
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Post by camtech on May 8, 2018 19:25:50 GMT 12
All very quiet re these aircraft - any updates?
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on May 8, 2018 19:31:55 GMT 12
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