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Post by turboNZ on Jan 9, 2006 10:21:12 GMT 12
I see in the paper today that there is a ground and sky display at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton on January 22nd. One of the drawcards is the replica Curtiss Helldiver from the King King movie. I shall be there and as usual take lots of pics for us people here  TNZ (Dave, can you please update the calendar) |
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 9, 2006 11:46:26 GMT 12
Turbo, can you get me a nice photo of the Corsair on the landing approach or powering down the runway about to take-off?  I'll buy you a beer! ;D |
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Post by amitch on Jan 9, 2006 12:24:24 GMT 12
Turbo, can you get me a nice photo of the Corsair on the landing approach or powering down the runway about to take-off? I'll buy you a beer! ;D Here's one from Wanaka.  And a couple from Hood last year.   Send me a Stella!! |
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Post by turboNZ on Jan 9, 2006 12:56:49 GMT 12
Bugger, I was too slow !!!!  I trust you will be there too, amitch PS I'll still get a pic for you, Mr C67. |
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 9, 2006 13:25:50 GMT 12
Alex, that first photo is a doozie! God she looks beautiful in RNZAF colours. ;D I might have to purchase a copy of that one from you. I tried the "purchase" link on your website, but it wouldn't work for me. I'll buy you a beer when I'm in Christchurch in March/April! Does The Tap Room do Stella in bottles?  |
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Post by amitch on Jan 9, 2006 13:31:16 GMT 12
Alex, that first photo is a doozie! God she looks beautiful in RNZAF colours. ;D I might have to purchase a copy of that one from you. I tried the "purchase" link on your website, but it wouldn't work for me. I'll buy you a beer when I'm in Christchurch in March/April! Does The Tap Room do Stella in bottles? Send me an e-mail re any prints (web site needs work but we are waiting as the Host is about to update and things may have to change) and as for the Tap Room, may need to go there and find out. Alex.... |
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Post by amitch on Jan 9, 2006 13:33:21 GMT 12
Bugger, I was too slow !!!! I trust you will be there too, amitch The plan is to be there, watch this space and Pacific Wings for the result. Alex.... |
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Post by amitch on Jan 9, 2006 13:44:23 GMT 12
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Post by turboNZ on Jan 9, 2006 13:55:26 GMT 12
Nice pics, Alex,.. that first one almost looks like a carrier approach...
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 9, 2006 15:06:09 GMT 12
Fantastic photos!!!
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Post by amitch on Jan 10, 2006 13:29:25 GMT 12
One more  |
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 10, 2006 13:43:23 GMT 12
Alex, I love that last photo of NZ5648 too: it shows off the curve of the wing beautifully when the flaps are retracted?
How long have you been working as a photographer, and how'd you get started?
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Post by amitch on Jan 10, 2006 14:46:10 GMT 12
How long have you been working as a photographer, and how'd you get started? About 2 years. Started as fun, but then sort of grow after I lost my job. The bank though dosn't think I have a job!! |
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 10, 2006 15:19:39 GMT 12
Bankers - they're never happy!  |
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 11, 2006 15:30:04 GMT 12
Here's some more info from 'stuff.co.nz'
Air show secures King Kong biplane
09 January 2006
By TANYA KATTERNS
Backers of a mini air pageant at Masterton's Hood Aerodrome have secured a major drawcard – the replica Curtiss Helldiver used in Peter Jackson's King Kong movie remake.
The full-scale replica biplane that tackled Kong on the Empire State Building and a range of World War I aircraft will be part of the ground display at the open day and air display on January 22. It will be the first time the Helldiver has been shown in Wairarapa.
The pageant, run by the Sport and Vintage Aviation Society, is a scaled-back sky and ground display aimed at reviving interest in aviation history and keeping interest alive in the two-yearly Wings Over Wairarapa event, to be staged next January. Money from gate fees and food sales will also help next year's show.
Society president Tom Williams said though the open day was always popular, having the Helldiver in the attractions was a real bonus.
"It has been an exciting few years of growth at Hood Aerodrome with the building of a number of hangars and the acquisition of some rare vintage aircraft. To have the Helldiver on show is just something else to share with people from the greater region."
Though other regional aircraft clubs are likely to add to what will be on show, several drawcards have already been confirmed.
The air force's Red Checkers aerobatics team of six CT4 Airtrainers will put on their first display of the air show season. The society's own three Tiger Moths, and a Harvard, Piper Cub and 1930s Proctor will also be in action.
The Old Stick and Rudder Company has shifted its collection permanently from Blenheim to Hood Aerodrome. Its Corsair, Kittyhawk, and Avro 504K will be on show, plus the Omaka Fighter Collection's Fokker Triplane, Sopwith Camel and French Nieuport.
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