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Mornin tru olgeta wantok.
I was there 1965~68 so probably flew one of those Ansett-MAL DC-3s in the background, but I had more fun (and frights) by myself in a C185.
Happy days.
Nothing handy, so OPEN HOUSE
Lukim yu bihain.
I was there 1965~68 so probably flew one of those Ansett-MAL DC-3s in the background, but I had more fun (and frights) by myself in a C185.
Happy days.
Nothing handy, so OPEN HOUSE
Lukim yu bihain.
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OPEN HOUSE
G'day India, what did you think of the "course?"
http://www.pprune.org/aviation-histo...ne-course.html
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Hmmmm....
Australian flag, twin engined aircraft with fixed pitch props.
Probably a 1930s era British Gentleman's Airborne Conveyance that has taken some colonial Grand Poo-bah to a ceremony to open the latest in airfield terminal buildings in some far-off part of the Empire.
Are we still in New Guinea?
Australian flag, twin engined aircraft with fixed pitch props.
Probably a 1930s era British Gentleman's Airborne Conveyance that has taken some colonial Grand Poo-bah to a ceremony to open the latest in airfield terminal buildings in some far-off part of the Empire.
Are we still in New Guinea?
G'day India, what did you think of the "course?"
G'day Terry.
We're South of New Guinea now mate, off the coast of Queensland. Yes, I think it's the opening ceremony for the terminal somewhere back in the fifties. The aircraft is an Avro Anson.
To help you along - I put some of the letters back on the terminal roof...
My sentiments exactly. But anyway, it was free and thank you for the heads up.
We're South of New Guinea now mate, off the coast of Queensland. Yes, I think it's the opening ceremony for the terminal somewhere back in the fifties. The aircraft is an Avro Anson.
To help you along - I put some of the letters back on the terminal roof...
Disappointing. Maybe I was expecting too much. I haven't really learned anything new.
It took me a while, but I'll supply L, D, M, A. 
I couldn't find pictures of the Anson but I did find a couple of Drovers.
I couldn't find pictures of the Anson but I did find a couple of Drovers.
Well done Simon! Your control.
From what I've read, the Anson service to Lindeman Island was short-lived because "the authorities were unwilling to sanction the use of wooden aircraft on passenger services".
Cheers.
I couldn't find pictures of the Anson but I did find a couple of Drovers.
Cheers.
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Here is the Anson.
VH-BEV Avro 652A Anson 1
This photograph, from the Geoff Goodall collection, was taken at Archerfield, Brisbane in 1959 and
shows VH-BEV after it had been left derelict following its retirement from active service by Gillham
Airways of Mackay, Queensland. Barely visible under the nose is the name "Coral Voyager".
This Anson was actually quite late in going onto the civil register, not doing so until August of 1954.
It was formerly W2483 with the RAAF. When first civilianized it was operated by Air Express Co
of Archerfield. This carrier grew substantially in later years and went on to operate Bristol Freighters.
VH-BEV Avro 652A Anson 1
This photograph, from the Geoff Goodall collection, was taken at Archerfield, Brisbane in 1959 and
shows VH-BEV after it had been left derelict following its retirement from active service by Gillham
Airways of Mackay, Queensland. Barely visible under the nose is the name "Coral Voyager".
This Anson was actually quite late in going onto the civil register, not doing so until August of 1954.
It was formerly W2483 with the RAAF. When first civilianized it was operated by Air Express Co
of Archerfield. This carrier grew substantially in later years and went on to operate Bristol Freighters.
Well done Ted!
I looked through Geoff's collection but failed to see it...
I looked through Geoff's collection but failed to see it...
I don't think I've ever seen a civil Anson I before.
Here's a panoramic view of a lovely little strip:
Here's a panoramic view of a lovely little strip:
I don't think I've ever seen a civil Anson I before.
Now, back to the subject...
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Getting a bit harder...
Looks like five C180/185s
All have the proper original straight tail like we had in New Guinea, not the later poofterish swept-back marketing exercise now current.
So it could be either a very old (1960s?) photo, or more recently a one type enthusiasts picnic in the hills.
Are we in New Zealand now?
Looks like five C180/185s
All have the proper original straight tail like we had in New Guinea, not the later poofterish swept-back marketing exercise now current.
So it could be either a very old (1960s?) photo, or more recently a one type enthusiasts picnic in the hills.
Are we in New Zealand now?
a one type enthusiasts picnic in the hills.
Are we in New Zealand now?
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OK. I'm in Middle Earth dodging the Hobbits and searching near the escarpment on the Eastern boundary.
Should I be looking north or south of Matamata?
I found the NZ 180/185 Group at Skywagons.net and I am highly envious.
They have a list of strips for their fly-ins, but not being a member I can't get past the "a" page
Should I be looking north or south of Matamata?
I found the NZ 180/185 Group at Skywagons.net and I am highly envious.
They have a list of strips for their fly-ins, but not being a member I can't get past the "a" page
Terry,
Excellent research. It was a recent 180/185 club fly-in.
You need to pop over the escarpment. The Kaimais are in the background and at the top right is northern end of Tauranga Harbour.
Excellent research. It was a recent 180/185 club fly-in.
You need to pop over the escarpment. The Kaimais are in the background and at the top right is northern end of Tauranga Harbour.
Nice countryside, lovely strip.
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Right.
I'm up and over the escarpment and looking for an east-west strip near Waikino.
Or should I be just over the shire boundary and looking for a NE/SW strip down near Katikati?
I'm up and over the escarpment and looking for an east-west strip near Waikino.
Or should I be just over the shire boundary and looking for a NE/SW strip down near Katikati?
Terry and JENKINS,
You are both zeroing in from opposite directions. Terry, go south of Katikati and JENKINS, indeed go northwest from Whakamarama and you will be heading in the "wright" direction.
In spite of the "tourist trap" appearance from the road, Kiwi360 (Kiwi360 | Kiwifruit Country | Te Puke, New Zealand)
is worth a stop. There is a very informative tour of some kiwi orchards where they tell you about the industry and how the fruits are grown.
You are both zeroing in from opposite directions. Terry, go south of Katikati and JENKINS, indeed go northwest from Whakamarama and you will be heading in the "wright" direction.
didn't fancy the giant kiwi fruit
is worth a stop. There is a very informative tour of some kiwi orchards where they tell you about the industry and how the fruits are grown.
After all those clues, is this the strip at 37 39 44.60S 175 55 07.77E? Since all the others have done the hard work, if correct, I'll call it Open House...
Dora 9, that's the one. It's called Hannah's Strip at the end of Wright Road.
I found the photo in the latest Tauranga Aero Club newsletter and I think it is worth quoting from it verbatim, to see what fun the 180/185 crews had:
26 farm strips and a refreshing lack of nimbyism. It's what I love about flying in NZ.
Dora 9 has declared Open House.
I found the photo in the latest Tauranga Aero Club newsletter and I think it is worth quoting from it verbatim, to see what fun the 180/185 crews had:
The club last weekend hosted the 180 – 185 fly in, organised by Nick and Teresa Rowe, and of course Ike & Trish were in there helping out as always. It was a good opportunity for these guys to explore the local area, and the extra activity around the club is always good. 15 planes flew into about 26 private farm strips and we all had lunch at Powdrell's place midway through the day.
One strip we could not get onto on the day was The Hannah strip. It was just too turbulent up there on Saturday so when Sunday morning was a stunner about 7 planes came out and landed on this strip at the top of Wright Road. The locals were impressed with all the activity and we took them all for a ride. This could be a good spot for a club fly in for Tail wheel aircraft as there is a nice bush walk that leads to a waterfall, swimming hole and maybe a picnic?
One strip we could not get onto on the day was The Hannah strip. It was just too turbulent up there on Saturday so when Sunday morning was a stunner about 7 planes came out and landed on this strip at the top of Wright Road. The locals were impressed with all the activity and we took them all for a ride. This could be a good spot for a club fly in for Tail wheel aircraft as there is a nice bush walk that leads to a waterfall, swimming hole and maybe a picnic?
Dora 9 has declared Open House.
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