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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2023 17:47:44 GMT 12
Many WONZ Forum members will have seen photos and videos of the gorgeous de Havilland Tiger Moth ZK-BFS "Queenie", and the stunning Harvard NZ1044 (ZK-OTU). Both these lovely warbirds were restored to flying condition by WONZ members Bevan Dewes and Lucy Newell, and now they have launched Legend Aviation, where you can buy adventure rides in some of their fleet! www.legendaviation.co.nz/Book a flight during the Wings Over Wairarapa weekend, visit the collection at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, or watch their website for upcoming barnstorming tours.  |
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Post by Antonio on Nov 8, 2023 22:34:53 GMT 12
Found this history for BFS.
Air Britian's DH.82/A TIGER MOTH PRODUCTION HISTORIES, p96
82862 (Gipsy Major #82738) Toc as R4954 at 24 MU Ternhill 6.3.40. To 4 EFTS Brough 31.3.41. To 14 EFTS Elmdon 13.5.41. To 8 MU Little
Rissington 29.1.46. To RAF Kinloss 11.7.50. To 12 MU Kirkbride 25.1.52. To AOP School, Middle Wallop 3.10.52; renamed Light Aircraft
School 3.4.53. To 81 Group Comm Flight/Colerne Comm Squadron 8.7.53. To 33 MU Lyneham 7.10.53. Sold 8.3.54 to Muir & Adie Ltd,
Croydon. Regd G-ANOU (CofR R4488) 4.3.54 to Muir & Adie Ltd, Croydon. CofA issued 13.5.54. Regn cld 18.5.54 as sold New Zealand.
Regd ZK-BFS 14.10.54 to Robertson Air Service Ltd, Hamilton (based Rukuhia); fleet no.11. Regd 23.10.58 to Waikato Aero Club, Rukuhia,
Hamilton. Regd 13.1.60 to SM Marker, Belfast. Regd 28.5.60 to JH Elworthy, Timaru. Regd 31.8.61 to Craigmore Farming Co, Timaru.
Regd .63 to SR Brodie, Rangitata Is. Wfu and regn cld 25.9.64 [or 25.9.65]. On rebuild [74] by Eric Moffat/Aerotech, Timari for Brodie.
Regd 2.3.76 (with c/n R4954/R) to SR & A Brodie, Rangitata Is. Regd 12.4.85 to W John Mathewson, Ranfurly. Regd 6.7.92 to LM
Mathewson, Ranfurly. Currently regd
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2023 22:36:48 GMT 12
That is out of date. Mr Mathewson died, and it is now owned by Lucy Newell of Legend Aviation.
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Post by Antonio on Nov 8, 2023 23:29:39 GMT 12
That is out of date. Mr Mathewson died, and it is now owned by Lucy Newell of Legend Aviation. Yeah I realised that. Just thought I woud add it for general interest |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2023 23:38:45 GMT 12
Queenie was also owned by Bill Reid many years ago.
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Post by planewriting on Nov 9, 2023 9:10:21 GMT 12
Currently, ZK-BFS is, as Dave says, registered to Legend Aviation Ltd of Masterton. The Harvard, ZK-OTU (NZ1044), is registered to Warbird Aero Limited of the same residential Masterton address.
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Post by Antonio on Nov 19, 2023 21:26:30 GMT 12
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Post by Antonio on Nov 20, 2023 17:52:39 GMT 12
On the way home I realised that I forgot to photograph the scarff ring that was up against the hangar wall.
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Post by camtech on Nov 20, 2023 19:01:35 GMT 12
Hastings NZ5801 tail fin on display - nice bit of memorabilia.
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Post by Antonio on Nov 20, 2023 20:32:59 GMT 12
Absolutely.
Plan is to keep that side as is and because the other side is pretty ugly (IIRC it spent quite the time on the ground) that will have a show-room finish.
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Post by aeromedia on Dec 1, 2023 6:48:28 GMT 12
New Zealand’s up and coming heritage flying collection and operator. Ambition, vision, tenacity. Heartening to follow.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 3, 2023 17:31:50 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 11, 2024 21:16:28 GMT 12
An announcement from Legend Aviation 📢 We’re coming to Whanganui next Sunday the 21st of January! We look forward to having our aircraft on display and supporting the Wanganui Aero Club for their open day ✈️ We will be offering joy rides in our Tiger Moth and Harvard - book now to ensure you don’t miss out as slots are very limited! (Payment by internet banking or cash) 027 553 4363 Info@legendaviation.co.nzFlights operated by Warbirds Ltd   |
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