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Post by ErrolC on Feb 1, 2022 16:27:34 GMT 12
Can non-resident kiwis enter Australia yet? I expect NZ to be open to residents fairly soon.
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 1, 2022 23:27:52 GMT 12
I have no idea.....wait five minutes and the rules shall change
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Post by colford on Feb 4, 2022 16:04:46 GMT 12
Further Details:
Being held in conjunction with Aircraft Showcase at Temora Aviation Museum on Saturday 5 March 2022.
SPITFIRE ASSOCIATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER
The Spitfire Association's celebratory dinner will be held on Saturday 5th March 2022, in conjunction with the Temora Aviation Museum. This is a rare event to meet with fellow military and civilian aviation and history enthusiasts at the hub of Spitfires, Temora. Tickets to the Spitfire Association's 60th anniversary dinner include VIP entry to the airshow and dinner. Ticket holders are contributing to the Spitfire Association's mission of keeping Australia resilient.
Guests will include the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC (Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship Patron), Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Mark Skidmore, AM (Spitfire Association Patron) and the Air Commander Australia (ACAUST) Air Vice-Marshal Joe ‘Vinny’ Iervasi, AM, CSC.
The TAM Website has a link for ticket purchases for this event.
Hmmmm, wonder if I can convince SWHBO if I can go?
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Post by mcmaster on Feb 4, 2022 16:13:27 GMT 12
Hmmmm, wonder if I can convince SWHBO if I can go? Col one idea is to quietly cash in some "Dine and Discover" vouchers on a night out with SWHBO and the trip should be approved. ;-) |
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 7, 2022 19:48:06 GMT 12
Can non-resident kiwis enter Australia yet? I expect NZ to be open to residents fairly soon. Just announced Australian borders open to all fully vaccinated travellers from Feb 21. |
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Post by colford on Feb 8, 2022 9:14:09 GMT 12
Australian national borders under Federal Government Health and Immigration rules will be fully open to all fully vaccinated travellers from 21 Feb 2022. But, then you have the individual state and territory rules regarding who they will or will not let in to their state or territory - varies in detail if you are flying in directly from overseas or if you have already spent time in another Australian state/territory. If you are flying into NSW, VIC, QLD or TAS after 21 Feb 2022, the State rules should be fully aligned with the Federal rules. SA still requires negative PCR test before international traveller arrival flying directly into SA - may change soon to align wih Federal rules. NT rules are changing as local outbreaks occur in various parts of the Territory, but should align with other states in broad terms. WA, the People's Democratic Republic of Westralia, will reopen when they reopen.
Your problem arises when it comes time for you fly home to NZ as currently you need to have current double vaxxed and will have to isolate at home for 10 days.
'Relax, ' said the night man,
'We are programmed to receive.
You can check-out any time you like,
But you can never leave!'
Of course by later in the year, or potentially middle of the year, the situation may change all again as the health experts are predicting an uptick in cases combined with a potentially more severe than usual annual flu season during the winter months.
So if you are looking to make plans for WDU 2022 or WOI 2022 you probably have a greater chance of more unrestricted travel between NZ and OZ - both ways - by then.
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 8, 2022 10:05:43 GMT 12
People's Democratic Republic of Westralia.....love it !
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Post by colford on Feb 16, 2022 16:25:29 GMT 12
Temora Aviation Museum has advised today that the RAAF Roulettes will be a part of the flying display program at their Aircraft Showcase on 5 March 2022. Looks like it is shaping up to be a big day's flying program to open the year at Temora.
On other Temora news, RAAF King Air on the apron today, as well as the 'other' Tiger Moth that has joined the TAM Collection.
Civil works to rehabilitate and reseal the north-south runway (the one that is in front of the TAM hangars and apron) continues with the works expected to be completed by the end of April 2022. The runway works has been tied in with the major works to improve the airfield drainage, which given the amount of rain Temora saw at times during January is a good long term investment in the future operations of the airfield.
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 16, 2022 18:38:21 GMT 12
Considering that Temora is as flat as a tack.....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 3, 2022 11:13:38 GMT 12
Peter Hallen just been sent me this list of the line up for Warbirds over Scone 2022Spitfire IX VH-XIF Ross Pay Spitfire VIII VH-HET 100 Sqn RAAF Spitfire XVI VH-RAF Brad Bishopp P-40E VH-KTY Ross Pay P-40F VH-HWK Judy Pay P-40N VH-ZOC Alan Arthur P-40N VH-PFO Doug Hamiton Mustang VH-AUB Ross Pay Mustang VH-JUC Judy Pay Mustang VH-FST Brad Bishopp FW-190 VH-WLF Raptor Aviation Avenger VH-MML Paul Bennet Wirraway VH-BFF 100 Sqn RAAF Wirraway VH-WWY Paul Bennet Wirraway VH-MFW Ross Parker Hudson VH-KOY 100 Sqn RAAF Harvard VH-HAJ Ross Pay Harvard ? Southern Knights Harvard ? “ Harvard ? “ Harvard ? “ T-28 VH-FNO Paul Bennet Winjeel VH-WJE Matt Henderson Winjeel VH-DKK Ross Pay Winjeel VH-NON Ross Pay Caribou VH-VBA or VBB HARS CT4/A CT4/A CT4/A CT4/A CT4/A Beech 3TM VH-BHS O-2 VH-OTO Paul Bennet Bristol Fighter VH-IIZ Hunter Warbirds DH-82 VH-PCL Ross Pay F-35A A35-  2 OCU RAAF |
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Post by Antonio on Mar 3, 2022 15:20:56 GMT 12
Impressive! (anyone got room in their baggage?)  |
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Post by mcmaster on Mar 3, 2022 16:58:32 GMT 12
Impressive! (anyone got room in their baggage?) Bring a brolly - actually make that a snorkel  |
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Post by planecrazy on Mar 3, 2022 21:46:33 GMT 12
Three Spitfires and four P40s wow I wish, wonder when the last time was that four P40s flew in
the same piece of sky in Oz? Chances of quite a few more in the not too distant future as well.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 3, 2022 22:25:40 GMT 12
It would be very rare to get four P-40's in the air together anywhere in the world. Even getting three in the air in the USA is extremely rare, I believe, as they are all so widespread.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2022 6:54:27 GMT 12
What a lineup! I'm excited to see the videos and photos from this one.
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 4, 2022 10:45:14 GMT 12
Should be great
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 9, 2022 10:05:29 GMT 12
Corsair VH-III is now confirmed for Scone.
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Post by colford on Mar 16, 2022 12:52:58 GMT 12
Latest newsletter out from Temora Aviation Museum today contains the following information:
Warbirds Downunder is scheduled for 15 & 16 October 2022
Tickets will be on pre-sale for Newsletter subscribers only 9am Friday 25th March.
UPDATE !!!! UPDATE !!!!
TAM has advised 24/03/2022 that due to issues with their ticketing partner, they have had to delay the release of the pre-sale for WDU 2022 tickets. They will send an email giving details on the new pre-sale ticket release date in an email in the near future. (Makes me think that their ticketing partner - if it is one of the 'big' two online ticketing companies may have not checked their ticket release schedules before setting the intial pre-sale date with TAM as this past week I have been bombarded by them with emails about pre-sales and ticket sales for a large number of big name musical artists touring Australia up until the end of this year. Have seen news and social media reports of two particular musicians ticket sales causing big problems on the ticket selling websites - website overload, time outs, transactions freezing, etc.)
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Post by typerated on Mar 17, 2022 19:41:42 GMT 12
Not actually in Aussie - In Gods Own -Breighton Yorkshire UK
but thought might interest people from over the ditch...
16 July - 'G—George' Day - 1940's themed celebration of the 460 Squadron Lancaster Mk 1 (AR-G) preserved in Canberra, Australia, that survived 90 missions. This aircraft began its wartime service from RAF Breighton in 1942. We plan to feature visiting aircraft, flypasts by the BBMF and RAF Typhoon, the Army Historic Flight, military vehicles, Driffield Silver Band, car and motorcycle clubs, evening hangar party (period fancy dress encouraged) with live music provided by the Allsortz Swing Band. All flying subject to weather and availability.
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 18, 2022 19:30:38 GMT 12
Epic............
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2 OCU RAAF
