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Old 5th May 2017, 06:48
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tartare
 
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Not a fast jet pilot - but the military low flying area in NZ's North Island near the Desert Road and then east of the Ruahines down the coast towards Castlepoint was spectacular.
Did it in a MB339 two-ship formation - Falcon Grey and Falcon Black in 1995. No 2 was right down in the braided river beds at around 250 knots.
Constant 4g turn around snow capped Mt Ruapehu in formation.
Then down low for a buzz and break across Taupo township followed by aeros over the lake.
We ridge rolled low and close over some peaks on our way into the Wairarapa as well.
That and the Hawk flight through the loop are without a doubt the two aviation highlights of my life.
I'm sure others will have better stories.
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