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Post by Antonio on Sept 2, 2022 20:19:12 GMT 12
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Post by camtech on Sept 2, 2022 20:22:01 GMT 12
Whoever decreed the size and location of the tail numbers obviously didn't do any measurements of the surface area needed.
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Post by davidd on Sept 3, 2022 9:42:50 GMT 12
Something I remember from the remains of Devon 1830 near the fire-fighting practice area at Wigram was that, despite being in the "modern" scheme of dayglo orange and silver, it still had the yellow wing bands intact!
The difference in shading of the tails of Devons 13 and 30 in first image is because of light distribution in the hangar, with 30 benefiting from reflected light coming from the silver finish of opposite side of 13, the said light obviously being that streaming through the open door in background.
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Post by tbf2504 on Sept 3, 2022 10:06:13 GMT 12
NZAP2656A leaflet H6 "The last two figures of the aircraft serial number are to be painted on the fin, forward of the fin flash, in numerals size 24.0ins x 15.0ins x 3.0ins. For this work, mark a line on the fin flash parallel to the aircraft centre line in the highest position which will allow the placing of the figures side by side with a 3.0in space between them and a 3.0in space between the aft numeral and the fin flash. Mark out and paint, using finish Cellulose High Gloss Black (Ref.33B/942779)."
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 7, 2022 17:36:20 GMT 12
It is so excellent to see a photo emerge after all these years of Magnolia Mufflewurt close up. with Peter Gifford in front. PR766 LINK No. 14 Squadron pilot, Flying Officer PD Gifford, beside Kittyhawk NZ3007 HQ-A with nose art 'Magnolia Mufflewurt'. Believed to be at RNZAF Station Whenuapai.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 7, 2022 17:38:16 GMT 12
I should add, the last three days lots of absolutely brilliant photos of No. 14 Squadron in 1943 just before they departed for the Pacific on their first tour, and shots of No. 3 (GR) Squadron too also taken at Whenuapai in 1942 before their first tour, have gone on the site. Most have never seen the light of day before, and I am really loving and appreciating these photos. Thanks Matthew!
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Post by axelford on Sept 7, 2022 19:46:48 GMT 12
Thats a really cool name for that Kittyhawk Some nice alliteration!
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Post by davidd on Sept 11, 2022 22:45:34 GMT 12
I never asked Peter when he was fully alive as to the reason he chose this name for his favourite Kittyhawk (in 1943 anyway), although he told me a lot about Umslopogaas (did I spell that one right?)
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Post by Antonio on Sept 12, 2022 19:39:52 GMT 12
Hobsonville Station ALB862456286: Image from the LM Isitt personal album collection. Line-up of de Havilland DH60 Moths and a Fairey IIIF at Hobsonville Aerodrome. Aircraft ZK-AAR 'FALCON', 871 and 870 in view. Interesting 'stripes' on the fuselages of the 5th & 6th Moths. Anyone have any ideas?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 12, 2022 21:20:19 GMT 12
Is it stripes? Or the top of some larger rego letters?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 12, 2022 21:20:46 GMT 12
That is a cracking shot, by the way.
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Post by davidd on Sept 13, 2022 10:18:15 GMT 12
I'd be with you in the possibility of the "stripes" being actual registration markings, Dave. And it is a great (professional) shot!
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Post by baz62 on Sept 13, 2022 17:29:15 GMT 12
Is it stripes? Or the top of some larger rego letters? Markings seem pretty even so some kind of striping? Or someone drying their trousers?
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Post by shorty on Sept 13, 2022 20:05:26 GMT 12
can't be rego letters as there is only four "stripes" on each aircraft
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Post by davidd on Sept 13, 2022 20:43:58 GMT 12
Just recalled that one NZ aero club had "checkers" painted on the rear turtle decks - have an idea that each aircraft (all DH 60s) had its own unique colours. This information from the collection of the late E F (Ted) Harvie, who seemed to be very keen on all the civil aircraft in NZ during the 1930s. I think he even provided the colours for each individual aircraft.
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Post by Antonio on Sept 15, 2022 8:39:07 GMT 12
The latest batch of photos downloaded from the Pot of Gold include some fascinating insights into the various tradies and their equipment from the 'olden days'. Brilliant.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2022 9:36:26 GMT 12
Agreed!
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Post by Peter Lewis on Sept 19, 2022 20:28:27 GMT 12
Just recalled that one NZ aero club had "checkers" painted on the rear turtle decks - have an idea that each aircraft (all DH 60s) had its own unique colours. This information from the collection of the late E F (Ted) Harvie, who seemed to be very keen on all the civil aircraft in NZ during the 1930s. I think he even provided the colours for each individual aircraft. Yes, some (but not all) aero club Moths had those chequers as a sort of fleet ID colours. Seen here on Auckland's ZK-AAE
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Post by oj on Sept 19, 2022 21:02:13 GMT 12
I have found the search engine quite good for looking up photos of personnel in training courses and sports teams from the 1960s. Just enter the surname in search. Download and zoom. Great for looking up old WRNZAF girlfriends. Some wonderful memories ...
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Post by camtech on Sept 19, 2022 22:16:44 GMT 12
Done the same myself - found most of them!
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