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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 17, 2021 11:33:19 GMT 12
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Post by saratoga on Feb 17, 2021 20:40:07 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 18, 2021 21:06:03 GMT 12
The Canberra hit the road earlier today and is on it's way north. It was sighted going through Blenheim.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 19, 2021 9:14:37 GMT 12
Rare vintage plane off to new North Island homeAmber Allott 04:50, Feb 19 2021 Christchurch motorists have been treated to an unusual sight, with a rare vintage plane body starting the long journey to its new home on the back of a truck. A Canberra Bomber in storage at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch, is being relocated to New Zealand Warbirds at Ardmore, just south of Auckland – a 1200km trip by road. The main component, the 20-metre-long fuselage, departed on Thursday.  The 20-metre-long Bomber body being loaded on to a truck. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF When it arrives the plane, known as a B(I) Mk8, will undergo a two-to-three year restoration program to turn it into a B(I)Mk12 model, which were used by the Royal NZ Air Force (RNZAF) from 1959 to 1970. There are no known B(I) Mk12 planes left anywhere in the world. NZ Warbirds’ Gavin Tretheway said they were grateful for the funding, which had largely come from former Canberra crew members, to have the plane moved to Auckland and restored.  Once it reaches Ardmore, the plane will undergo a three-year restoration program. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF “As a former RNZAF Canberra pilot the fact that New Zealand Warbirds are now able to preserve what is considered to be a very rare aircraft is gratifying. “It fits ideally with Warbirds overall aim to protect the heritage of former service aircraft, particularly those associated with the RNZAF.” The Canberra, when completed, will be available for public viewing at the NZ Warbirds at Ardmore Visitor Centre.  The Canberra Bomber sets off. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF www.stuff.co.nz/national/124293305/rare-vintage-plane-off-to-new-north-island-home
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Post by delticman on Feb 19, 2021 15:19:40 GMT 12
At 0935 this morning I passed it just north of Manakau (south of Levin). Rare vintage plane off to new North Island homeAmber Allott 04:50, Feb 19 2021 Christchurch motorists have been treated to an unusual sight, with a rare vintage plane body starting the long journey to its new home on the back of a truck. A Canberra Bomber in storage at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch, is being relocated to New Zealand Warbirds at Ardmore, just south of Auckland – a 1200km trip by road. The main component, the 20-metre-long fuselage, departed on Thursday. The 20-metre-long Bomber body being loaded on to a truck. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF When it arrives the plane, known as a B(I) Mk8, will undergo a two-to-three year restoration program to turn it into a B(I)Mk12 model, which were used by the Royal NZ Air Force (RNZAF) from 1959 to 1970. There are no known B(I) Mk12 planes left anywhere in the world. NZ Warbirds’ Gavin Tretheway said they were grateful for the funding, which had largely come from former Canberra crew members, to have the plane moved to Auckland and restored. Once it reaches Ardmore, the plane will undergo a three-year restoration program. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF “As a former RNZAF Canberra pilot the fact that New Zealand Warbirds are now able to preserve what is considered to be a very rare aircraft is gratifying. “It fits ideally with Warbirds overall aim to protect the heritage of former service aircraft, particularly those associated with the RNZAF.” The Canberra, when completed, will be available for public viewing at the NZ Warbirds at Ardmore Visitor Centre. The Canberra Bomber sets off. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF www.stuff.co.nz/national/124293305/rare-vintage-plane-off-to-new-north-island-home |
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 20, 2021 6:29:00 GMT 12
Dave's photos from last night, and the news that ETA Ardmore is 9am - see you there! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 20, 2021 8:46:38 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 20, 2021 9:26:30 GMT 12
Quite a lot of stuff inside
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 22:36:56 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 21, 2021 16:40:11 GMT 12
Here is the latest from Tony Miller.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 21, 2021 16:46:45 GMT 12
I also had the privilege to have a look inside the Canberra when I was at Ardmore last Monday. It's pretty pristine, like it just came out of service.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 3, 2021 0:30:46 GMT 12
Here is some terrific footage of an RNZAF Canberra engine undergoing maintenance and testing at No. 1 Repair Depot, Woodbourne. Do you recognise any of the airmen?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 3, 2021 0:51:42 GMT 12
And here are the first four Canberras arriving in New Zealand
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 13, 2021 12:41:58 GMT 12
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Post by planewriting on Aug 13, 2021 14:18:11 GMT 12
As per #7 above (other components) The tailfin is at Classic Flyers, Tauranga Airport and work has commenced on its restoration.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 15, 2021 11:45:25 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2021 21:52:43 GMT 12
Great stuff, I'd missed that post!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 4, 2021 9:14:28 GMT 12
The roundels have gone on. It's looking terrific. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2021 15:38:01 GMT 12
Those roundels look fantastic. Seems about time I drag my FROG Canberra kit out of the stash!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 23, 2021 14:11:47 GMT 12
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