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Post by aidancartwright on Jun 1, 2022 14:04:01 GMT 12
Hi Chris. Thanks a lot for that offer, and that may be possible. I will talk to my parents later and see if that would be OK. Thanks again,
Aidan
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Post by haydenp on Jun 1, 2022 19:45:01 GMT 12
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTNick Sheehan of New Zealand Warbirds extends a special invitation to members of the Wings Over New Zealand Forum to attend a special pre-airshow event at Ardmore. If you're coming to the airshow on Sunday the 5th of June, and you'd like a little extra insight into the NZ Warbirds collection, Nick invites us to join him and other NZ Warbirds members for a hangar tour, a chance to get up close to the aeroplanes - including the WWI aeroplanes - and a chance to talk with Warbirds pilots and engineers, ask questions and get photos. There will be sausages on the bbq, and the bar will open after the hangar tours. Nick suggests a 3.30pm start on Saturday 4th of June, and to attend will be $5.00 per person to cover the bbq, and show your pre-paid Warbirds On Parade ticket for the next day. Pay the $5.00 for the bbq in cash on the day. Beers at the bar will be extra. This is a fantastic opportunity to have special access to the collection and the people who keep everything flying. So we know numbers to expect, please indicate here if you are keen to join us for this event. And if you're bringing anyone else, how many people. Start the Warbirds On Parade weekend with a very special event just for WONZ and Warbirds. Thanks to Nick, and to Frank Parker, forarranging this. Count me in |
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Post by aidancartwright on Jun 3, 2022 8:07:54 GMT 12
Ill be attending the meet/tour
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Post by aeromuzz on Jun 3, 2022 11:55:17 GMT 12
The Queens Birthday weekend warbirds events are usually something that I don't miss but unfortunately for me, this year I have other engagements so can't make either day.
I would have loved to do the forum tour as the last time I saw inside of some of the hangars was when Ace Edwards gave a me personal tour quite few years ago.
For those that are going, can I please ask/request/beg that lots of photos and video are taken and posted.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 3, 2022 18:47:12 GMT 12
Fingers crossed for the weather, looks a little average currently but not terrible. Northeasterly winds aren't usually too bad at Ardmore, if it goes more northerly/northwesterly it can bring a lot of low cloud.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2022 8:01:12 GMT 12
I came, I saw, I had a terrific time! Three hour-long display slots were planned throughout the day but unfortunately the third was rained out, however a lot of cool stuff got to fly and there was a fantastic crowd. And lots of meeting up with friends old and new! Pics when I get home but in the meantime some below-average smartphone video to whet the appetite: I use the justification that these videos are more for hearing these magnificent machines more than seeing them  |
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Post by planecrazy on Jun 6, 2022 8:51:38 GMT 12
Wow great stuff, thanks for sharing these clips Zac, the WW I rotaries sure sound unique!
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 6, 2022 10:17:48 GMT 12
Good to see it went ahead ok, shame about the third display but after so long without an airshow at Ardmore it's great to see nonetheless. A shame I couldn't be there this time.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2022 9:32:49 GMT 12
the WW I rotaries sure sound unique! The Siemens-Schukert was a true revelation - what a BEAST! My friend commented it was like an Fw-190. Who'd like some photos? Let's start with Saturday afternoon - thank you Nick! Images presented as taken:  DSC_5841 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5840 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5843 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5844 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5846 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5851 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5853 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5854 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5857 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5858 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5865 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5867 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5868 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5870 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5874 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5879 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5883 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5886 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5888 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5890 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5891 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5899 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5902 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5904 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5907 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5908 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5912 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5913 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5918 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5920 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5919 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5924 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5925 by Zac Yates, on Flickr DSC_5925 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5927 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5929 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5931 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5933 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5934 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5935 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5936 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5937 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5941 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5942 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5946 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5947 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr |
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Post by retiredav8r on Jun 8, 2022 11:53:49 GMT 12
Quote Yates-'The Siemens-Schukert was a true revelation - what a BEAST! My friend commented it was like an Fw-190'.
In what warped world are you living in?
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Post by planewriting on Jun 8, 2022 14:19:02 GMT 12
Quote Yates-'The Siemens-Schukert was a true revelation - what a BEAST! My friend commented it was like an Fw-190'. In what warped world are you living in? If you read Zac's words again, which you have quoted, you should see that he is entirely blameless of your "warped world" comment. Don't shoot the messenger as the saying goes. I might just score a "like" from Zac for coming to his defence...  |
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Post by planewriting on Jun 8, 2022 14:25:26 GMT 12
The people in Zac's photo DSC-5931 are Auckland Aviation Sports Club (Gliding) members Jonathan Pote and C Cat Instructor Izzy Burr.
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Post by retiredav8r on Jun 8, 2022 15:33:40 GMT 12
Quote Yates-'The Siemens-Schukert was a true revelation - what a BEAST! My friend commented it was like an Fw-190'. In what warped world are you living in? If you read Zac's words again, which you have quoted, you should see that he is entirely blameless of your "warped world" comment. Don't shoot the messenger as the saying goes. I might just score a "like" from Zac for coming to his defence... Stand by my statement, I as you can see didn't compare the Siemens to a Fw190, he did via hearsay of a friend. Score a 'like'? oh dear. |
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Post by planewriting on Jun 9, 2022 10:01:11 GMT 12
If you read Zac's words again, which you have quoted, you should see that he is entirely blameless of your "warped world" comment. Don't shoot the messenger as the saying goes. I might just score a "like" from Zac for coming to his defence... Stand by my statement, I as you can see didn't compare the Siemens to a Fw190, he did via hearsay of a friend. Score a 'like'? oh dear. I stand by my statement too. Personally, I would have kept a "warped world" comment to myself. If you really did think it was worth making such a comment you should have implied "your friend living in a warped world" not "you..." (Zac). Scoring a like would be Zac thanking me for coming to his own defence. Zac and I discussed "likes" on Saturday and he would know what I meant in my post yesterday. Okay, enough of this, let's concentrate on New Zealand aviation. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2022 15:42:29 GMT 12
The Siemens-Schukert is a pugnacious, high-performing machine that looks like it means business - I totally understand what my friend meant! It makes a terrific racket and I immediately wanted to fly it myself! Saturday dawned overcast and chilly, but the rain seemed to be far enough away for me to be optimistic! Here's what one could see parked about the place.  DSC_5953 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5950 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5951 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5952 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5965 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5966 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Seeing ZK-TAF is a bit different now that she's listed for sale. Unfortunately gremlins kept her grounded but it was wonderful to see her.  DSC_5967 by Zac Yates, on Flickr A philosophical moment.  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5926 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5971 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5974 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5976 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5977 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5978 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5981 by Zac Yates, on Flickr As with TAF, seeing Currawong hit me differently this weekend. A magnificent machine that I hope finds a great new home. Sadly her display slot was rained out but those of us there on Saturday afternoon saw her out and about.  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5988 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5989 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5990 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5991 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5992 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5993 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6030 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6032 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Stearman 77 is the machine Len Cowper imported way back in the mid-1980s, the first warbird example seen in this country, so it's always great to see it.  DSC_5999 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6000 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Another "old faithful" is Tiger Moth BLI:  DSC_6001 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Roaring Forties at rest.  DSC_6004 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6006 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Trainer Row:  DSC_6008 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6027 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6010 by Zac Yates, on Flickr It wouldn't be a Kiwi airshow without a car club or two - a few MGs were parked by Currawong and the reenactors' camp but I'm more of an Aston Martin fan:  DSC_6033 by Zac Yates, on Flickr After their fantastic display at Wings Over Wairarapa 2021 I'm always happy to see the NZ Police's Bell 429s - the second example made a flying visit, running down the crowdline with siren sounding! I had a sobering moment when I realised there may not be anyone old enough working with them to understand why the nickname "Blue Thunder" would work with these machines!  DSC_6072 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6073 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6074 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6076 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6077 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6078 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6079 by Zac Yates, on Flickr The Seasprite's another type I'm fond of...  DSC_6081 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6082 by Zac Yates, on Flickr DSC_6082 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6085 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6088 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6091 by Zac Yates, on Flickr ...likewise the Texan II:  DSC_6092 by Zac Yates, on Flickr There was a charming little steam engine which was in among the crowd, and it was great to see kids getting the chance to drive it!  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr Speaking of the crowd...  Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr It's always great to see Doug Brooker's two-seat Spitfire and this weekend was no exception:  DSC_6094 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6095 by Zac Yates, on Flickr '  DSC_6096 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6098 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6108 by Zac Yates, on Flickr My two childhood favourites together:  DSC_6107 by Zac Yates, on Flickr My friend Nick, who had flown from Nelson for the weekend, asked where John Luff and the Venom were. As if he'd heard us...  DSC_6100 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6101 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6105 by Zac Yates, on Flickr |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2022 16:20:40 GMT 12
On to the flying! The Ranger-powered Bristol F.2B is one of several built for the film High Road to China, and is in the colours of noted Kiwi pilot Keith Park.  DSC_5957 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5997 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5958 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Ground crew and pilot briefing with NZ Warbirds president Frank Parker at centre - he flew the D.IV in the display.  DSC_5994 by Zac Yates, on Flickr This Bristol Scout Model D has a Le Rhone and is owned by Frank Parker.  DSC_5995 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5996 by Zac Yates, on Flickr The all-black Dr.I, which is powered by a Rotec radial, was finished by Graham Orphan and friends at Omaka and moved north to become part of the Warbirds fleet a few years ago.  DSC_6089 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_5998 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Albatros away, flown by Rob Silich:  DSC_6110 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6113 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6117 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Unfortunately I don't recall who flew the Biff or Dr.I - my apologies to the pilots, as well as both observers in the two-seaters.  DSC_6114 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Frank gets the Siemens-Schukert ready to go with the aid of wingwalkers Ryan Sheehan (who also propped the beast) and Tracy Dixon:  DSC_6112 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6137 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Tim Sullivan helps keep the tubby fighter on track:  DSC_6139 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Bevan Dewes gets the Scout airborne:  DSC_6115 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6128 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6129 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6132 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6141 by Zac Yates, on Flickr ...and promptly finds Rob in the Albi on his tail!  DSC_6142 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6145 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6146 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6148 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6151 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Graham Woods in the TVAL-built BE.2e takes things at a slower pace:  DSC_6140 by Zac Yates, on Flickr ...and is joined by Bevan in the Scout, the latter having shaken the Albi.  DSC_6161 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6177 by Zac Yates, on Flickr The three Allied machines form up for a final flyby:  DSC_6184 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Meantime the Siemens-Schukert took flight and I promptly fell in love with it!  DSC_6154 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6155 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6168 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6169 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6170 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6171 by Zac Yates, on Flickr A couple of glamour passes by the shiny Albi...  DSC_6165 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6166 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Then the Germans made a final formation pass before everyone was recovered.  DSC_6178 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6188 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6193 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6203 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6191 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6194 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6195 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6196 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6200 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6201 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6202 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6197 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6199 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6205 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6209 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6214 by Zac Yates, on Flickr I had only encountered the BE.2e and Dr.I in person before so just seeing these Great War machines made the trip worth it! Tomorrow: three generations of trainers, and more! |
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Post by planecrazy on Jun 9, 2022 17:51:55 GMT 12
Wonderful and extensive coverage thank you Zac. The Mustang and Kittyhawk being for sale and perhaps leaving New Zealand
shores will be a bit hard to take. Lucky there are some worthy replacements coming along to step into their shoes!
Was speaking to a fairly well know Australian warbird collector recently, he told me we are custodians of these machines, he
believed if we pass them on in better condition then we received them we have done our job!
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Post by planewriting on Jun 9, 2022 18:06:51 GMT 12
Wonderful and extensive coverage thank you Zac. The Mustang and Kittyhawk being for sale and perhaps leaving New Zealand shores will be a bit hard to take. Lucky there are some worthy replacements coming along to step into their shoes! Was speaking to a fairly well know Australian warbird collector recently, he told me we are custodians of these machines, he believed if we pass them on in better condition then we received them we have done our job! Funny that you have just put a post on regarding Zac's excellent coverage. I have just come off watching a saved programme "Lap of Luxury". It featured Lord Howe Island's Arajilla Retreat. |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 9, 2022 19:24:14 GMT 12
Enjoying the photos so far Zac, you've captured the WWI machines very well.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2022 11:46:22 GMT 12
Thank you gents! It was wonderful to finally see all these magnificent machines in person, worth the admission alone for me. Dare I suggest this was the largest number of Great War types ever to be seen in Auckland's skies at once? Next up were three generations of training aircraft in solo displays: Harvard NZ1092/ZK-WAR flown by Gavin Trethewey (in what the commentator said may be his final display), a Tauranga-based Yak-52 (profuse apologies to the pilot for neither remembering his name nor photographing much of his display), and Dave Brown in the lovely prototype CT/4 Airtrainer ZK-DGY.  DSC_6185 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6216 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6219 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6220 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6222 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6224 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6225 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6227 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6210 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6211 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6229 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6230 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6233 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6234 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6239 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6240 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6241 by Zac Yates, on Flickr The next display scheduled was the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, however this had to be cancelled as the BK-117 was called away to a real emergency:  DSC_6269 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6270 by Zac Yates, on Flickr ZK-DAK, our beloved Betsy, seemed hesitant to come out for her scenic flight...  DSC_6244 by Zac Yates, on Flickr It turned out the second Police Bell 429 had decided to pop in for a flyby, siren and all! I wish I'd videoed it.  DSC_6265 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6266 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6267 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Traffic clear, Betsy went on her way with a load of lucky pax:  DSC_6253 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6254 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6255 by Zac Yates, on Flickr So ended the first display segment. As the masses made their way for a hot coffee and some eats I stayed put to check out the various movements.  DSC_6257 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6261 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6251 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6252 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6259 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6248 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6242 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6263 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6250 by Zac Yates, on Flickr  DSC_6260 by Zac Yates, on Flickr And then I spied Woodsy and Nick Sheehan moving the Alvis Leonides...  DSC_6262 by Zac Yates, on Flickr Would I finally get to see and hear the beast in action? Stay tuned! |
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