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Oik, think I can explain the Gnat... have you seen how the Yanks are wont to paint Spitfires? 
Is that Pima? On my "to do" list if they'll let me back into the country.
Is that Pima? On my "to do" list if they'll let me back into the country.
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Some shots from the RNZAF Air Combat Wing disbandment on 13th December 2001 at Ohakea. Very cloudy and dark that day, not so good for photography.
OC of 2sqn running in for his solo display
Dirty formation pass
A-4K NZ6201
OC of 2sqn running in for his solo display
Dirty formation pass
A-4K NZ6201
Not quite in the established league for action and technical excellence but here goes a trial 
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Cub Jack Browns Florida 2003
One trusts Emily was suitably impressed and someone received his just reward
:Cub Jack Browns Florida 2003
One trusts Emily was suitably impressed and someone received his just reward
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Blow me! It worked! Basil's got a broken leg and time on his hands so now you're all going to suffer
Liberator Fantasy of Flt Florida 2004
Abu Dhabi Airport 1984
Argosies over Channel 1968
Argosy "Running in, live drop!"
RAF Benson Argosy 1968
Benson boys behaving badly 1968 (Petrol and Roman candles - recollect worse later outside
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South Cerney Chipmunk 1966
RAF Oakington Varsity 1967
Viscount Highlands & Islands 1970s
Trooper Basrah 2003
Irish Guards piped aboard trooper 2003
C130-J Basrah 2003
Liberator Fantasy of Flt Florida 2004
Abu Dhabi Airport 1984
Argosies over Channel 1968
Argosy "Running in, live drop!"
RAF Benson Argosy 1968
Benson boys behaving badly 1968 (Petrol and Roman candles - recollect worse later outside
)South Cerney Chipmunk 1966
RAF Oakington Varsity 1967
Viscount Highlands & Islands 1970s
Trooper Basrah 2003
Irish Guards piped aboard trooper 2003
C130-J Basrah 2003
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Originally Posted by Gainesy
Banshee over (I think) Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Anyone know what the tubes on this Clunk's wingtips are?
And the ubiquitous...
Anyone know what the tubes on this Clunk's wingtips are?
And the ubiquitous...
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BASIL
When did you take the pictures of the EAAC / Basrah pictures?
I operated several flights in Novemeber of 2003, BZZ - BSR - AKT - BZZ and MME
I'll dig out some similar photos if you are interested?
Richard
When did you take the pictures of the EAAC / Basrah pictures?
I operated several flights in Novemeber of 2003, BZZ - BSR - AKT - BZZ and MME
I'll dig out some similar photos if you are interested?
Richard
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[quote=Gainesy]
Lancaster Mk. X MR s/n FM104 of No. 107 Rescue Unit based at RCAF Station Torbay (Saint John's Newfoundland). It was built by Victory Aircraft at Malton, Ontario. Malton is now the site of Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
Cheers...Chris
Lancaster Mk. X MR s/n FM104 of No. 107 Rescue Unit based at RCAF Station Torbay (Saint John's Newfoundland). It was built by Victory Aircraft at Malton, Ontario. Malton is now the site of Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
Cheers...Chris
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[quote=Moose47][quote=Gainesy]A very weary looking old lady
Anybody know the story behind the non-standard fin marking (different flag)?
And anybody know the Canadian designation/name for this?
Hi
The Lancaster is from No. 404 'Buffalo' (MR) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
The Neptune has the Canadian Red Ensign on its vertical stab. It replaced the standard R.A.F. tri-colour fin flash 1957.
The R.C.A.F. Grumman Albatross was designated CSR 111.
Cheers...Chris
Anybody know the story behind the non-standard fin marking (different flag)?
And anybody know the Canadian designation/name for this?
Hi
The Lancaster is from No. 404 'Buffalo' (MR) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
The Neptune has the Canadian Red Ensign on its vertical stab. It replaced the standard R.A.F. tri-colour fin flash 1957.
The R.C.A.F. Grumman Albatross was designated CSR 111.
Cheers...Chris
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[quote=Gainesy]Banshee over (I think) Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Anyone know what the tubes on this Clunk's wingtips are?
And the ubiquitous...
The CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 s/n 18556 is from the Weapons Practice Unit at R.C.A.F. Station Cold Lake, Alberta. Each wingtip was mounted with three 2.75 inch F.F.A.R.'s.
Cheers...Chris
Anyone know what the tubes on this Clunk's wingtips are?
And the ubiquitous...
The CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 s/n 18556 is from the Weapons Practice Unit at R.C.A.F. Station Cold Lake, Alberta. Each wingtip was mounted with three 2.75 inch F.F.A.R.'s.
Cheers...Chris
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[quote=Gainesy]
IIRC this outfit with the swordfish/marlin badge was based at Greenwood, do not know where the Neptune and Canso seen below were from as there is nothing on the prints to indicate this, ditto the Lanc line up, but possibly Greenwood. As for that clattery Piasecki thing...
Will scan some more later. Good fun this innit?
Hi
The Canadair CP-107 Argus Mk. 1 s/n 10719 is from 415 'Swordfish' (MP) Squadron based at Canadian Force Base Summerside, Prince Edward Island. It was scrapped in 1982 )-:
The Neptune is from No. 407 'Demon' (MR) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Comox, British Columbia.
The Lancs are from No. 405 'Eagle' (MR) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
The Consolidated Canso 'A' s/n 11042 is from No, 408 'Goose' (P) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Rockcliffe (Ottawa), Ontario.
The Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever (ex 51-16623) of the Royal Canadian Navy's VU-33.
Cheers...Chris
IIRC this outfit with the swordfish/marlin badge was based at Greenwood, do not know where the Neptune and Canso seen below were from as there is nothing on the prints to indicate this, ditto the Lanc line up, but possibly Greenwood. As for that clattery Piasecki thing...
Will scan some more later. Good fun this innit?
Hi
The Canadair CP-107 Argus Mk. 1 s/n 10719 is from 415 'Swordfish' (MP) Squadron based at Canadian Force Base Summerside, Prince Edward Island. It was scrapped in 1982 )-:
The Neptune is from No. 407 'Demon' (MR) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Comox, British Columbia.
The Lancs are from No. 405 'Eagle' (MR) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
The Consolidated Canso 'A' s/n 11042 is from No, 408 'Goose' (P) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Rockcliffe (Ottawa), Ontario.
The Piasecki HUP-3 Retriever (ex 51-16623) of the Royal Canadian Navy's VU-33.
Cheers...Chris
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Firefly
Originally Posted by Mr_Grubby
atb.
Nothing found in my PM file. Can you try again.
I have about 350 black and white 'photos from the early '60s taken in the UK, France, Germany, Holland and Belgium.
I have put them all on a Cd. If you want a copy I'll send you one.
Let me know.
brgds.
Clint.
Nothing found in my PM file. Can you try again.
I have about 350 black and white 'photos from the early '60s taken in the UK, France, Germany, Holland and Belgium.
I have put them all on a Cd. If you want a copy I'll send you one.
Let me know.
brgds.
Clint.
Many thanks
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Firefly
Clint, thanks. On my holidays from school in Dorset, I spent a huge amount of time in the confines of HMS Gannet where my father was serving (middle 50s before the IRA started again) especially with ATC. When offered flights in the Avenger and Dragonfly helo (I know that would never happen these days) I readily accepted.
I am not a journo but just someone who was lucky enough to have a pretty free rein around a RNAS. Also with my father serving on HMS Ocean prior Korea and visits to HMAS Albatross (I think) in Nowra Oz wher he also served, gave me a fascination with all things flying. I have albums of Grumman Avengers, Gannets and Mk5 Firelfy but no Mk 9.
Not a matter of life or death but just an small obsession!
I am not a journo but just someone who was lucky enough to have a pretty free rein around a RNAS. Also with my father serving on HMS Ocean prior Korea and visits to HMAS Albatross (I think) in Nowra Oz wher he also served, gave me a fascination with all things flying. I have albums of Grumman Avengers, Gannets and Mk5 Firelfy but no Mk 9.
Not a matter of life or death but just an small obsession!
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G-LINK Arriving at Gatwick circa March 1979
I am probably the only person to have slept through the entire short trip from LHR ot LGW. My excuse being that I been on the 'bounce' for 36 Hours
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