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Post by ErrolC on May 30, 2013 13:56:55 GMT 12
Thanks Zac. The masking really highlights how far back the wing-fuse join goes!
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Post by Naki on May 30, 2013 14:47:39 GMT 12
ohh a RAF SEA scheme?
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Post by Naki on May 30, 2013 14:49:37 GMT 12
Although I thought a Euro scheme would of been a better match to the FW-190?
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Post by ErrolC on May 30, 2013 15:47:11 GMT 12
On a Mk XIV that would make it very late- or post-war, wouldn't it? Sent via Proboards Android App
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Post by mumbles on May 30, 2013 16:35:54 GMT 12
On a Mk XIV that would make it very late- or post-war, wouldn't it? Yes. Always had a soft spot for the blue on blue roundels of that scheme. Will make a nice colour palette in formation with -SPI and -WDO should the occasion happen
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Post by Andy Wright on May 30, 2013 18:38:36 GMT 12
I was looking at those colours on the link you shared on FB, Zac. I was on my phone so wasn't quite sure I was seeing brown.
Two-tone blue roundels? Yes please!
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Post by McFly on May 30, 2013 19:22:01 GMT 12
On a Mk XIV that would make it very late- or post-war, wouldn't it? Yes. Always had a soft spot for the blue on blue roundels of that scheme. Will make a nice colour palette in formation with -SPI and -WDO should the occasion happen I understand there was some discussion earlier in this restoration programme that considered painting the aircraft in the late or post war 'Silver' (known as RAF High-speed silver or Aluminium) similar to the Whenuapai 485 Wing Spitfire, however the SEA scheme won out.
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 4, 2013 12:04:41 GMT 12
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Post by McFly on Jul 4, 2013 12:10:48 GMT 12
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Post by McFly on Jul 4, 2013 19:35:12 GMT 12
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Post by McFly on Jul 6, 2013 12:02:26 GMT 12
Doug's new (overhauled) 'Packard Merlin' V12 for his Spitfire at Avspecs waiting to be fitted. Doug explained that his current engine is due its 'top overhaul' so will go back to 'Vintage V12's' in the States (See: www.vintagev12s.com ) for that and by having a replacement engine he can continue to operate and his original engine once returned will be kept as a spare. . (Photo courtesy of Avspecs Facebook - www.facebook.com/Avspecs )
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Post by McFly on Sept 12, 2013 16:57:43 GMT 12
From Avspecs Facebook page today... Freshly overhauled Packard Merlin 266 running in the Spitfire T9 MH367.(Photo courtesy of Avspecs Facebook - www.facebook.com/Avspecs )
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Post by McFly on Sept 15, 2013 21:41:11 GMT 12
Posted on the 'NZ Warbirds Association' FB page yesterday (Saturday) "A welcome sight indeed, Ardmore based Spitfire TR9 is back in the air again after having been fitted with a newly overhauled Packard. Missed that awesome sound".(Photo - NZ Warbirds Association)
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Post by dakman on Sept 16, 2013 8:08:10 GMT 12
Was that ZK SPI over Wellington around midday yesterday. ( Sunday )?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 16, 2013 8:27:20 GMT 12
Yes.
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Post by dakman on Sept 16, 2013 8:31:20 GMT 12
Thanks Dave ,great to see it.
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Post by McFly on Sept 16, 2013 17:13:09 GMT 12
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Post by nuuumannn on Sept 20, 2013 22:07:11 GMT 12
Looking forward to seeing NH799 flying; have a real soft spot for the XIV; it was the game changar in the ETO. Now we have Spitfires that served in Europe, North Africa and the Med and SEA represented, what we need flying in this country is a Seafire.
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Post by McFly on Sept 22, 2013 20:18:44 GMT 12
Posted on the 'NZ Warbirds Association' FB page yesterday (Saturday) "A welcome sight indeed, Ardmore based Spitfire TR9 is back in the air again after having been fitted with a newly overhauled Packard. Missed that awesome sound".(Photo - NZ Warbirds Association) "Spitfire rides sell out well in advance"A ride in a 70-year-old Supermarine Spitfire may be noisy, uncomfortable and horribly expensive but none of that matters, it seems, for some aircraft passengers.
Flights being offered around Wanaka the vintage aircraft have sold out, seven months before the aircraft’s scheduled visit, according to flight operator Frank Parker.
The flights, costing approximately $3750 for half an hour are scheduled to take place during a new ‘Rides Day’ event on Easter Monday following the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.
Frank and his wife, Liz Needham, are both highly experienced warbird pilots. They recently started a business at Ardmore Airport near Auckland taking rides in the Spitfire, a P-40 Kittyhawk and a Harvard. Frank said it was now possible to do this due to a law change by the Civil Aviation Authority allowing adventure tourism flights to be taken in ‘non-standard certificated aircraft’.
The Spitfire is owned by Auckland-based pilot and businessman, Doug Brooker. The aircraft completed nearly 90 combat missions with three different squadrons operating over Europe during WWII.
Frank said about 60% of the bookings for the Wanaka flights were from overseas visitors, many of them Australians. “Because of the cost we tend to attract the pure enthusiasts...individuals with the interest, desire and money to do this once in a lifetime experience.”
There are a few slots left in the Kittyhawk, at $2500 a ride.
Rides Day is a separate event to the biennial airshow, but is being facilitated by the Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust.
Event manager Mandy Deans says: “It is part of the airshow’s aim to encourage people into aviation careers and to try and get pilots into warbird flying. There were relatively few new warbird pilots coming into the scene at present.’’
Rides are also being offered in Tiger Moths, a Pitts Special aerobatic aircraft, a range of helicopters and light fixed-wing aircraft as well as classic warbirds such as the P-40 Kittyhawk, P51-D Mustang, Harvard, Strikemaster, jets and a Yak 52.
Information about the airshow is available at www.warbirdsoverwanaka.comwww.odt.co.nz/news/queenstown-lakes/274010/spitfire-rides-sell-out-well-advancewww.voxy.co.nz/national/supermarine-spitfire-flights-sell-out/5/168187
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Post by skyhawkdon on Sept 23, 2013 18:20:00 GMT 12
The Air Force Museum had the first of their new "cockpit experiences" yesterday with tickets for a 5 minute session (at $30 a pop) in the Spitfire selling out well in advance. It will become a regular monthly feature and next month is the P-40's turn. Other types will follow. Contact the Museum if you are interested in "booking a seat".
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