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Post by phil82 on Apr 27, 2006 8:51:31 GMT 12
Very strong winds.....apparently!
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 27, 2006 9:47:41 GMT 12
The wind was very gusty at times, but I was kind of disappointed that the decision couldn't have been reviewed at some stage as the gusts seemed to die down a bit later in the afternoon. I guess that they have to play it safe, as the last thing anyone wants to see is a crash at an airshow. The Iroquois (NZ3807) was being readied for loading onto the Herc (NZ7001) as it was going on exercise somewhere in the Pacific. The B757 that was visiting Ohakea departed at about 1pm to fly to Christchurch to pick up some Burnham 'grunts' to take on the same exercise. Anyway, here's a few more piccies...... Ohakea's Gate Guard in for some work.  Someone on the forum was asking what the small logo on the P-3K Anniversary tail was - well here you go....  I want one of these.........25mm cannon from a NZLAV.   I love how the Sioux always has that 'never completed/some parts missing' look about it!  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 27, 2006 12:13:24 GMT 12
Great stuff Craig. Good to see the Vampire getting some attention.
Do the Ohakea Museum's Skyhawk and Strikemaster remain outdoors all the time? I've only ever seen photos of them outside. The A4 is looking a little faded.
Colin, I've never heard of either of those pubs, only the Rat Hole. Amazing how you can miss at least one pub in such a small place, especially when I was there when almost every shop was empty.
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Post by mumbles on May 3, 2006 23:42:44 GMT 12
Yep the A-4 and Strikemaster are always outside as far as I know. There used to be some substantial Macchi remains from the one that crashed into Kaipara harbour keeping them company as well. The compressed J-52 is still in the carpark, along with a section of Hudson fuselage and other bits and bobs. Anyway, some of my photos from the day...  Orion 01 with the passing shower that had soaked everything about 10 minutes earlier   757 taxiing  And starting its spiral climb over the field  Hercules 01 on final approach   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 4, 2006 8:32:08 GMT 12
Great photos Sam.
I don't know why they were worried about the weather, in the three and a half months i lived at Ohakea, and alo on various visits, I never saw that much blue sky, ever.
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Post by corsair67 on May 4, 2006 10:55:49 GMT 12
I'd never been to Ohakea before, but I'd heard the weather there can be quite horrible at times!
Maybe the RNZAF and RNZAF Museum shouldn't hold their airshows in March/April? The old Wigram Wings and Wheels airshows used to be held in early-December or late-January, and I don't recall the weather ever being a real problem at any of those.
I think it's sad when you consider how much effort went into organising and setting up for the Ohakea show, but because of the cancellation of the flying display many people didn't bother going on the day, and I think they actually missed out on a great event. As I've said before the ground displays were very good and well presented, and with no flying happening it meant that you had more time to take a proper look at things.
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