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Post by shorty on Sept 29, 2022 8:17:55 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2022 10:19:47 GMT 12
"WWII era plane"
Stuffed up again...
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Post by camtech on Sept 29, 2022 10:45:33 GMT 12
Well it was designed in that era.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Sept 29, 2022 10:47:41 GMT 12
Well, it kind of is WWII era Dave, but I do take issue with the "used for training pilots during World War II" and "bought to New Zealand" comments. No excuse.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2022 10:52:55 GMT 12
The Vampire FB.5 first flew on 23 June 1948.
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Post by ZacYates on Sept 29, 2022 11:41:37 GMT 12
Excellent news, what a great home for her! It looks like Colin and co even get to do some small repairs…
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Post by shorty on Sept 29, 2022 13:04:02 GMT 12
"Return her to combat colours "I hope they don't succumb to the camouflage craze (like Ashburton as) ,very few of ours were camouflaged and those only a short time on arrival. The only evidence I have seen of it was a fuselage pod scrapped at Woodbourne early 1968
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2022 13:32:53 GMT 12
There are a few photos about of RNZAF Vampires in camouflage colours Shorty, in New Zealand and Cyprus, and possibly in Singapore.
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Post by denysjones on Sept 29, 2022 13:54:09 GMT 12
Must be change-around time for Vampires at the mo as the RNZAF have invited expressions of interest from museums keen to give 5735 an new home.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2022 14:48:18 GMT 12
There are lots going to museums. Clear out of all the double ups. I guess they need space for the Orion that will arrive soonish.
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Post by shorty on Sept 29, 2022 14:58:03 GMT 12
There are a few photos about of RNZAF Vampires in camouflage colours Shorty, in New Zealand and Cyprus, and possibly in Singapore. 5765 didn't serve in Cyprus or Singapore.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2022 15:22:20 GMT 12
No it didn't. I was not saying that it should wear camo, only that there are more photos around of camo Vampires in RNZAF service than many people think.
It is also possible that NZ5765 wore camouflage in RAF service. Not sure what is meant by "combat colours".
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Post by Antonio on Sept 29, 2022 16:11:10 GMT 12
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Post by davidd on Sept 29, 2022 19:23:14 GMT 12
Today I noticed a T.11 Vampire departing Wigram on the deck of a very large truck, seemingly in company with its mainplanes, and probably tailbooms, etc. The number "206" (probably an "INST" number) was painted in black paint on fuselage pod. Destination unknown (at least to me!)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 29, 2022 20:20:03 GMT 12
That is NZ5711 off to Warbirds at Ardmore.
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Post by hrvd1068 on Sept 30, 2022 7:18:23 GMT 12
I wonder if inst206 could fly hahaha
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Post by curtiss on Sept 30, 2022 9:10:45 GMT 12
INST 206 was in 4TTS at Woodbourne when I did my training in the late 70's. It was in excellent condition then, but no doubt it has deteriorated from storage.
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Post by baz62 on Sept 30, 2022 16:30:48 GMT 12
I was surprised to see NZ5711 (INST206) departing Wigram as I thought she had gone to a new home a long time ago. A quick look at ADF Serials: "Transferred to W. Subritsky in exchange for remains of Hawker Hind." Perhaps that didnt happen in the end? Or its a mistake. Great to see other musuems having their collections vamped up! Regarding the WW2 comments, I would say someone has mentioned the aircraft as a type was designed and first flown in WW2 (what waas the name it had? Spidercrab?) and its crept into the story as these actual airframes being from WW2 rather than post-war as these actually were.
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Post by Antonio on Sept 30, 2022 16:33:40 GMT 12
I was surprised to see NZ5711 (INST206) departing Wigram as I thought she had gone to a new home a long time ago. A quick look at ADF Serials: "Transferred to W. Subritsky in exchange for remains of Hawker Hind." Perhaps that didnt happen in the end? Or its a mistake. Great to see other musuems having their collections vamped up! Regarding the WW2 comments, I would say someone has mentioned the aircraft as a type was designed and first flown in WW2 (what waas the name it had? Spidercrab?) and its crept into the story as these actual airframes being from WW2 rather than post-war as these actually were. From my notes: Was to go to W Subritsky, Dairy Flat, in exchange for the remains of a Hawker Hind but that did not go ahead. Never happened. Was in Auckland, but was returned to Wigram.
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Post by baz62 on Sept 30, 2022 16:36:16 GMT 12
Ahhhh thanks Antonio! She has certainly got around a bit and look at that she's back in Ausckland again!
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