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Post by phil82 on Jul 3, 2006 11:12:23 GMT 12
I see the RNZAF gained high praise for the 757 display at Waddington yesterday.
"The Kiwis were fantastic. Well done to all, especially the world's newest aerobatic team (I'm not biased at all!!!)"
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 3, 2006 11:41:00 GMT 12
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Post by phil82 on Jul 3, 2006 13:11:27 GMT 12
I think it was an oblique reference to the Kiwi presence! We all know a P3 can outdisplay anything the RAF has!
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Post by phil82 on Jul 3, 2006 13:20:27 GMT 12
Some very nice shots there Dave, especially of the Canberra, which is already advertised for sale in the latest Flypast. I have the word from a mate who was there that the PR9 display would have used up a considerable amount of remaining airframe life! The pilot is a 61 -year-old Squadron Leader, apparently! About my age; a mere lad!
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Post by corsair67 on Jul 3, 2006 15:05:05 GMT 12
And it's bloody good to see the "old fellas" are getting involved in flying these wonderful aircraft at airshows.
One of the current Red Checkers pilots is an oldie too! I think the commentator at the Wigram Classic said that he joined the RNZAF in the late-1960s.
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Post by phil82 on Jul 3, 2006 15:51:24 GMT 12
...and one is ex-RAF and flew Vulcans!
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Post by corsair67 on Jul 3, 2006 17:52:04 GMT 12
Ah, the mighty Vulcan: now there's an aircraft I would've loved to have seen in flight.  |
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