Post by ErrolC on Sept 4, 2022 18:16:54 GMT 12
Last Saturday I had a very nice visit to Ardmore so I thought I'd share some photos.
Firstly I headed to NZ Warbirds' #2 hangar to see the Canberra in its new spot. There was a Hangar Talk about the restoration that afternoon.
Best overall view is generally from the mezzanine floor I imagine, unless nearly all the aircraft are outside. Really interesting to walk underneath however and look at the bomb bay and undercarriage.
Canberra in NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Canberra looking nice by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Canberra bomb bay aft by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Not sure if the model dioramas of D-Day airborne aircraft are new, but they look very nice.
Stirling IV Model by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
A chat with the volunteers confirmed that the P-40 was going up shortly, so a couple of shots of the apron before heading over to Corsair Lane
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
P-40 running up by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Unfortunately something wasn't right, so Frank and Liz headed back. Woodsy was doing circuits in the Tiger, and there was plenty of GA activity. A plus to the trees being cut down is better angles being available as aircraft approach the grass runway.
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Starlet ZK-YGL by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Cirrus SR22 ZK-PBR by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Swung by the cafe for a sandwich on the way back to Warbirds and was pleased to see the Steerman out for an engine run and the Albatros being prepared.
Breezy! by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Preping Albatros by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Frank was kind enough to invite me to get some close-ups. I started with the Canberra wings which are the next project for the Canberra Group.
Canberra Wings by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Insert engine here by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Insert engine here by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
And Frank getting into the Albatros. Not as nice to fly as to look at!
Pre-flight by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
People had decided that they were ok with a very slight tailwind, so around to Airfield Rd to catch the landings.
Silver Chippie by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Firstly I headed to NZ Warbirds' #2 hangar to see the Canberra in its new spot. There was a Hangar Talk about the restoration that afternoon.
Best overall view is generally from the mezzanine floor I imagine, unless nearly all the aircraft are outside. Really interesting to walk underneath however and look at the bomb bay and undercarriage.
Canberra in NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on FlickrCanberra looking nice by Errol Cavit, on FlickrCanberra bomb bay aft by Errol Cavit, on FlickrNot sure if the model dioramas of D-Day airborne aircraft are new, but they look very nice.
Stirling IV Model by Errol Cavit, on FlickrA chat with the volunteers confirmed that the P-40 was going up shortly, so a couple of shots of the apron before heading over to Corsair Lane
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on FlickrNZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on FlickrP-40 running up by Errol Cavit, on FlickrUnfortunately something wasn't right, so Frank and Liz headed back. Woodsy was doing circuits in the Tiger, and there was plenty of GA activity. A plus to the trees being cut down is better angles being available as aircraft approach the grass runway.
NZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on FlickrNZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on FlickrStarlet ZK-YGL by Errol Cavit, on FlickrCirrus SR22 ZK-PBR by Errol Cavit, on FlickrSwung by the cafe for a sandwich on the way back to Warbirds and was pleased to see the Steerman out for an engine run and the Albatros being prepared.
Breezy! by Errol Cavit, on FlickrPreping Albatros by Errol Cavit, on FlickrFrank was kind enough to invite me to get some close-ups. I started with the Canberra wings which are the next project for the Canberra Group.
Canberra Wings by Errol Cavit, on FlickrInsert engine here by Errol Cavit, on FlickrInsert engine here by Errol Cavit, on FlickrAnd Frank getting into the Albatros. Not as nice to fly as to look at!
Pre-flight by Errol Cavit, on FlickrNZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on FlickrPeople had decided that they were ok with a very slight tailwind, so around to Airfield Rd to catch the landings.
Silver Chippie by Errol Cavit, on FlickrNZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on FlickrNZ Warbirds by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
