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Post by ErrolC on Jun 20, 2022 10:14:47 GMT 12
Another question folks, best photo spots at Ardmore, planning to be there on a Saturday, visit the Warbirds hangar and hopefully get some flying action, is there some more favourable spots around the runways that public can get to and is morning or afternoon more favourable? Thanks so much...... Note the Corsair Lane entrance from Airfield Rd is closed. Sun comes north of the runway (03/21, as 07/25 is not in service) at 9:30 currently, so that side better for photos. If they are landing from the west then there is a good-sized grass/gravel area to park on Corsair Lane where it turns north away from the runway. From the other direction, there is a driveway/gate near the east end of Airfield Rd that you can park on/near. OK viewing from the carpark next to NZ Warbirds, but this is further away than the other side, and the middle of the paved runway. I'm only there in the weekends, so not sure on timings otherwise. Most activity is the aero clubs, but if you are lucky there will be a Harvard team practice (might have stopped for now as no airshows until December?). Random other Warbird flights might happen, but I doubt there are many scenic/experience Warbird flights at the mo. |
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Post by planecrazy on Jun 20, 2022 11:14:23 GMT 12
Thanks Dave and Errol, hope I get a nice day and better still a warbird or two operating,
a good look through the Warbirds hangar is something I'm looking forward to.
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Post by planewriting on Jun 20, 2022 15:10:32 GMT 12
Hello Planecrazy, I can certainly help you out with a visit to Tauranga Airport on Sunday 10 July. Let's hope the weather is kind. You are probably aware that the airport supports a diverse range of aviation activities be it Classic Flyers, where I am the Archivist and a Sunday afternoon tour guide. I don't think there is another Air New Zealand served destination that supports as many things. Apart from Classic Flyers, the DC-3 ZK-AWP is located nearby and if it is still there when you call I'll let you onboard. There is also gliding, parachuting, helicopters, gyrocopters, maintenance facilities, and a large range of vintage aircraft (many airworthy).
What older New Zealanders will remember is that 10 July 1967 was Decimal Currency Day. Working in the Bank of NSW I was well aware of it! What is lesser known is, that day was also the day the airport was re-opened with the completion of the sealed runway.
So, I look forward to hearing from you so we can make it a worthwhile visit. I suggest you send me a personal message to planewriting. Regards, Peter Layne
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Post by planecrazy on Jun 20, 2022 21:03:23 GMT 12
Thank you Peter you have a pm. Just realised I have met AWP a few years back.    |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 9, 2022 18:19:49 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 9, 2022 18:44:38 GMT 12
... Thames, never knew it, a place Keith Park had spent some time. A great full scale replica of a Hawker Hurricane. So did you surprise your family by going "Look, a Hurricane" and spring a surprise avgeek diversion on them? |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 9, 2022 20:05:44 GMT 12
... Thames, never knew it, a place Keith Park had spent some time. A great full scale replica of a Hawker Hurricane. So did you surprise your family by going "Look, a Hurricane" and spring a surprise avgeek diversion on them? Ha ha, family joining me in the South Island, surprised myself actually, coming into Thames and she caught my eye, what the? |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 9, 2022 20:43:07 GMT 12
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Post by delticman on Jul 10, 2022 7:31:24 GMT 12
It's a pity that the Aussie Sabre has gone from that collection. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 10, 2022 16:52:10 GMT 12
Peter Layne asked me to add these two photos:  Peter Lewis and Peter Phillipps at Ardmore, 9 July 2022  Peter Phillipps and Peter Layne (planewriting) at Classic Flyers Tauranga 10 July 2022 |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 10, 2022 20:21:45 GMT 12
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Post by ZacYates on Jul 12, 2022 17:40:12 GMT 12
It's so nice to see ZK-WFI and the Hunter. Another great set of photos, Peter!
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 13, 2022 22:27:59 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 14, 2022 8:09:11 GMT 12
Couple of clips.
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Post by ZacYates on Jul 14, 2022 17:26:07 GMT 12
Lovely stuff Peter - I wish I could have tagged along! So great to see three of the WONZ Peters together (separately), too!
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 17, 2022 17:22:40 GMT 12
Managed to edit and load up some footage, happy to have errors in the commentary corrected?
Auckland Zero & Spitfire.
Ardmore Warbirds.
Omaka.
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 18, 2022 19:06:18 GMT 12
I'm a bit all over the place here's the Classic flyers video clip, museum and hangars.
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 24, 2022 19:02:48 GMT 12
Next stop Ferrymead, was very fortunate to have my personal guide and question answerer, Deny, thank you so much. Check out the walls that cracked in the earthquake, injected epoxy the fix.  Hudson   Mosquito restoration.   Full thread of pic's here. rnzaf.proboards.com/thread/30356/ferrymead-july-2022 |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 26, 2022 10:25:08 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 26, 2022 16:37:20 GMT 12
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