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Post by Antonio on Jul 2, 2024 19:15:55 GMT 12
While on the subjest of P-40's, these gems are fascinating. What code? Interesting markings on the aileron as well. ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53829899308_c2b77eaf67_c.jpg) OhOG2280-44Fuselage and wings of Kittyhawk NZ3125, from No. 4 Operational Training Unit, on trucks after being salvaged from near Fielding. RNZAF Station Ohakea. This aircraft, piloted by Sergeant JR Penn, suffered engine trouble and force-landed near Fielding two days earlier. Coles crane MT2274 (front) and GMC truck MT2156 (behind) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53829657691_c9ee825f84_c.jpg) OhOG2278-44 Fuselage and wings of Kittyhawk NZ3125, from No. 4 Operational Training Unit, on trucks after being salvaged from near Fielding. RNZAF Station Ohakea. This aircraft, piloted by Sergeant JR Penn, suffered engine trouble and force-landed near Fielding two days earlier. GMC Truck MT2156.
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Post by oj on Jul 2, 2024 20:46:01 GMT 12
That Coles crane was still in use at Ohakea in the mid 1960s though there was a more modern one in use as the primary crane.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2024 14:45:19 GMT 12
While on the subjest of P-40's, these gems are fascinating. What code? Interesting markings on the aileron as well. It looks like OD-28 to me, and unpainted fabric on the aileron?
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Post by baz62 on Jul 14, 2024 9:21:07 GMT 12
While on the subjest of P-40's, these gems are fascinating. What code? Interesting markings on the aileron as well. It looks like OD-28 to me, and unpainted fabric on the aileron? Yes looks like fabric tapes where the fabric is stitched to the aileron ribs.
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Post by baz62 on Jul 14, 2024 9:23:40 GMT 12
That Coles crane was still in use at Ohakea in the mid 1960s though there was a more modern one in use as the primary crane. When I was volunteering at the Air Force Museum when it was in 7 hangar they had a Coles crane there which I think was the Museums. Wonder if it's still at Wigram? They also had an engine test truck (ex NAC I recall) for doing the R1830 test runs after overhaul.
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Post by camtech on Aug 5, 2024 13:11:19 GMT 12
Anyone having trouble getting to the afm photoweb site? I keep getting a "technical Error" message.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 5, 2024 13:54:25 GMT 12
Yes, I noticed it last night and it is the same now. I hope it is not a catastrophic failure with loss of content.
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Post by Antonio on Aug 5, 2024 15:27:02 GMT 12
Ditto
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 5, 2024 17:07:50 GMT 12
The Air Force Museum has posted this on Facebook:
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 6, 2024 10:41:08 GMT 12
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Post by Antonio on Aug 7, 2024 15:26:47 GMT 12
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Post by Antonio on Aug 15, 2024 18:00:16 GMT 12
From the latest batch. Any idea of the serial? ![https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fotoweb/cache/v2/0/t/Collection/PR1750.jpg.iyf-07_mMWMRMc1jsAkA.See0DKBx6H.jpg](https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fotoweb/cache/v2/0/t/Collection/PR1750.jpg.iyf-07_mMWMRMc1jsAkA.See0DKBx6H.jpg) PR1750 In an email Matthew said that he is close to 40,000 images available to the public. Well Done him.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 15, 2024 19:19:04 GMT 12
I am unsure which of the PV-1 Venturas that is in that Mickey Mouse Loans photo. If it was at Ohakea in 1943 it was possibly one of the ones being used by No. 2 Squadron to work up before they headed to the Pacific. Or it may have been on No. 1 (Bomber) Operational Training Unit. I have never seen that artwork on any in other photos, so have never seen a serial number connected with it.
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Post by camtech on Aug 15, 2024 21:06:18 GMT 12
Likewise, Dave. Quite a number of Ventura's arrived with Disney type cartoons, some quite offensive to the opposition. Virtually all were removed shortly after arrival in NZ. I keep hoping for a photo to identify the aircraft.
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Post by fwx on Aug 17, 2024 21:59:13 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 17, 2024 22:32:43 GMT 12
Correct, it is Snifter. He also appeared on one of No. 1 Squadron's Hudsons before that.
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