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Post by xr6turbo1 on Jan 25, 2007 16:36:50 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 25, 2007 17:16:28 GMT 12
Awesome. The first shot in that lot is great.
It looks as if the Chaika likes North Islands skies as much as South Island ones.
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Jan 25, 2007 17:48:33 GMT 12
Here is a couple more of the WW 1 aircraft that made their debut at masterton. The restoration of the Bristol Fighter is stunning  Check out the guns   |
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Jan 25, 2007 18:01:33 GMT 12
Heres one for you Ryan  |
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Jan 25, 2007 18:23:52 GMT 12
The first shot is great Gavin. Strike 1 Camel.......
I really quite like the DVII.
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Jan 25, 2007 18:28:07 GMT 12
It was a fairly long walk with the Camel in the heat. At least the AgCat cooled things down with a bit of water drifting across.
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Post by turboNZ on Jan 25, 2007 21:12:25 GMT 12
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Post by Kereru on Jan 26, 2007 16:54:47 GMT 12
Brilliant photos chaps. I really like the ones of the Dragon Rapides Colin. I guess it's a homecoming for ZK-AKY, it used to be beased there didn't it? Was AKU at the event too? I guess three DH89's together is too much to ask. No AKU was not there. I am not sure of AKY history and there was the DH 84 Dragon leading the formation of twins behind the Tiger Moths at one time. A shot of AXI taking off.  Colin |
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Jan 26, 2007 18:39:26 GMT 12
Yeah AKY was based at Masterton for quite a while, several people mentioned over the weekend that they were glad to see her there. Not sure why AKU didnt turn up, rumour was maintenance concerns and possibly no pilot.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 26, 2007 18:53:29 GMT 12
That Dragon has to be one of this country's most gorgeous vintage aircraft, after the Dragonfly that is.
Have you flown the Dragon Ryan? If so, how does it compare to the Rapide and Dragonfly?
ZK-AKY was part of the SVAS in the early days. It wore various schemes with them, including a gorgeous Monteiths beer sponsorship colour scheme. I fell in love with Monteiths beer about ten years before I ever got to taste it!
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Jan 26, 2007 20:36:37 GMT 12
I havnt had the chance to fly the Dragon, hopefully the chance will come about. It would be nice to have a comparison. Speaking with Stan over the weekend and also speaking with a friend of mine who flys one in the UK, they are not the most brilliant of aircraft.
It was quite a challenge to formate on at the show with the Rapide/Dominie, its not quick, and hanging on the back of the formation with the Tigers is always a challenge.....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 26, 2007 21:28:54 GMT 12
Cheers Ryan.
Is the DH90 the fastest of the three? It looks like it'd be a better performer.
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Post by kiwi on Jan 27, 2007 7:15:35 GMT 12
Great pictures , did either of the DH60's turn up ?
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Post by mumbles on Jan 27, 2007 10:43:56 GMT 12
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Post by mumbles on Jan 27, 2007 10:53:07 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 27, 2007 11:10:04 GMT 12
Great stuff Sam. That underside shot of the Thunder Mustang directly overhead is a great view.
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Post by Kereru on Jan 27, 2007 16:02:53 GMT 12
Some great photos coming through guys keep em coming! A couple of the formation I just dug out Dave just for you.    Colin PS Corsair still to edit. |
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Post by Kereru on Jan 28, 2007 9:52:30 GMT 12
Great pictures , did either of the DH60's turn up ? This one was there and led the formation of Tigers, Dragon and Dominies.  Colin |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 28, 2007 10:16:05 GMT 12
Lovely shots Colin, thanks for sharing those. What a great sight all those de Havillands are.
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Post by Kereru on Jan 29, 2007 13:31:49 GMT 12
Oh dear I forgot this little video I took on the Sunday. Old age creeping up on me! ;D  Colin |
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