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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. 
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) 
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?  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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Post by Antonio on Oct 4, 2024 9:44:52 GMT 12
The latest batch of pics show some fantastic pics of 75 Sqn Vampires - with their cannons faired over and swangsong Mustangs. Who knew that the Vampires carried individual aircraft letters? NZ5727/F, NZ5731/I, NZ5734/L & NZ5738/P. My favourite is this pic with Vampires, Mustangs and the Avenger lurking in the hangar. 
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Post by Antonio on Nov 10, 2024 17:58:29 GMT 12
Two fantastic images of Ohakea in 1944:  OhG414-44 Aerial oblique view of RNZAF Station Ohakea.  OhG413-44 Vertical aerial view of RNZAF Station Ohakea. Close inspection reveals some soon to be scrapped Vickers products, Camp Sanson The dispersal area next to the threshold of runway 33 complete with Hudsons? Dummies? Including one with only one wing |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 10, 2024 19:59:31 GMT 12
I studied those photos too. Was interesting to see at least five Vildebeest/Vincents there in one shot.
Also the size of Siberia is much bigger than I'd thought!
There was a wingless Hudson used for dingy drills and the likes.
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Post by Antonio on Nov 11, 2024 7:27:47 GMT 12
Also the size of Siberia is much bigger than I'd thought! Ahhhhh, Siberia. I remember that now. Thanks |
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