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Post by saratoga on May 14, 2022 17:02:40 GMT 12
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Post by ZacYates on May 14, 2022 17:28:11 GMT 12
Yes please! *sees price* No thanks!
I hope it goes to a good home. Maybe in Leamington...
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Post by oj on May 14, 2022 19:41:27 GMT 12
If this was the prop that was on the wall at the Hamilton RNZAF Association club rooms and subsequently went into the care of the Hamilton Combined Servicemen's Club (RSA) after the RNZAFA was disestablished, I would have some concern.
It should never have ended up in private hands. I hope it is not this one.
How does one check the provenance with the seller? I have no experience with Trade Me.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 14, 2022 20:36:58 GMT 12
Just a heads up for anyone turning up late to this, I have been contacted by a WONZ Forum member who informs me that they have purchased this propeller from the seller. It is now destined for eventual display in an upcoming museum exhibit where the public will be able to see it, eventually down the track. I know this person and I can vouch that it has gone to a very good home.
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Post by oj on May 14, 2022 21:15:25 GMT 12
That is a good result Dave but doesn't answer the question as to how the seller came into possession of it.
My concern only applies if it is the one from the Hamilton RNZAFA, in which case it might have been misappropriated.
Perhaps our WONZ Member purchaser can enlighten us as to provenance?
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 14, 2022 21:18:30 GMT 12
Perhaps you should visit the RSA tomorrow and see if their one is still there? if it is not, ask them.
There are a few of them around. They are rare but not unique.
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Post by shorty on May 15, 2022 4:52:18 GMT 12
You should have got it Dave ,then all you need is the bits behind it and you could start your Vildebeest project, leading from the front as it were
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