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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2015, 06:51
Replies: 1,628
Views: 483,605
Posted By Samuel

The last time I saw any of them was the 75th...

The last time I saw any of them was the 75th Anniversary, but wasn't the posting two years? Extended perhaps to four or five!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2015, 22:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,448
Posted By Samuel

I Want One....DVD that is! No pre-order info?...

I Want One....DVD that is! No pre-order info? Anyone?:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2015, 22:44
Replies: 1,628
Views: 483,605
Posted By Samuel

Just as a matter of interest, is "Operation Seed...

Just as a matter of interest, is "Operation Seed Corn" still going?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2015, 23:47
Replies: 58
Views: 7,206
Posted By Samuel

I ag I'll go along with that with the...

I ag



I'll go along with that with the exception that some ex-service people don't always know how good they are, and need to adjust! I ended up [Rtd Sqn Ldr RNZAF} at one of the best secondary...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2014, 09:39
Replies: 235
Views: 45,976
Posted By Samuel

Some years ago after eldest daughter had finished...

Some years ago after eldest daughter had finished her first degree,she decided on a further horticultural qualification which included some instruction on small engines.Irecall her asking me one day...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2014, 13:13
Replies: 136
Views: 22,562
Posted By Samuel

At that time there was no satellite receiving...

At that time there was no satellite receiving station in New Zealand, so "Quick trip for Apollo film" a bit of RNZAF improvisation!Some 4½ hours after astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin set...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2014, 03:15
Replies: 36
Views: 5,713
Posted By Samuel

Dam Buster Pilot Interview Sqn Ldr Les Munro -...

Dam Buster Pilot Interview Sqn Ldr Les Munro - YouTube

Les Munro is still alive and well living in Tauranga, New Zealand
:D
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2014, 03:31
Replies: 51
Views: 12,502
Posted By Samuel

Well, it's been a while, but I still reckon it's...

Well, it's been a while, but I still reckon it's funny!:D Perhaps it should be shown to Will!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2014, 01:43
Replies: 51
Views: 12,502
Posted By Samuel

Yep! It is indeed!

Yep! It is indeed!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2014, 15:20
Replies: 51
Views: 12,502
Posted By Samuel

He's Sqn Ldr Nick Costley, a very experienced...

He's Sqn Ldr Nick Costley, a very experienced helicopter pilot and one-time OC PTS, and you can bet your boots that regardless of the job he'd do it well!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2014, 02:57
Replies: 272
Views: 49,032
Posted By Samuel

Surplus:True, and I'm aware of that, but the...

Surplus:True, and I'm aware of that, but the pilot in question IS RAF.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2014, 00:57
Replies: 272
Views: 49,032
Posted By Samuel

RNZAF continues search for MH370 - TV News Video...

RNZAF continues search for MH370 - TV News Video | TVNZ (http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/rnzaf-continues-search-mh370-video-5872383)

The newly appointed CAF RNZAF.....smooth as they come!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2014, 12:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,998
Posted By Samuel

Also noted in New Zealand: From the No. 75...

Also noted in New Zealand: From the No. 75 Squadron Facebook Page:

LAST POST: CO75SQN, RNZAF BASE OHAKEA, August1956 - July1958.
Squadron Leader Geoffrey AMOR, # 57385, RAF. Pilot.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2014, 18:01
Replies: 148
Views: 29,560
Posted By Samuel

Yup! Still have my original parchment, suitably...

Yup! Still have my original parchment, suitably framed and hanging in the Hall so that anyone visiting must see it!:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2014, 17:03
Replies: 148
Views: 29,560
Posted By Samuel

Are we talking about the very best 'feel good'...

Are we talking about the very best 'feel good' factor here, in which case I could relate one or two but at the very top of the list would be the night I attended a RTA involving three people known to...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2014, 00:23
Replies: 37
Views: 6,717
Posted By Samuel

...and cultural gulag!:rolleyes:

...and cultural gulag!:rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2014, 20:23
Replies: 37
Views: 6,717
Posted By Samuel

Meanwhile....the correct colour scheme, in 14 Sqn...

Meanwhile....the correct colour scheme, in 14 Sqn markings!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/Shadblat/NewZealandT6C_zps53baec44.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2014, 02:33
Replies: 37
Views: 6,717
Posted By Samuel

Sorry, but the spelling was Australian, I merely...

Sorry, but the spelling was Australian, I merely copied the article!:p
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2014, 04:42
Replies: 37
Views: 6,717
Posted By Samuel

Asssuming of course that any such invasion from...

Asssuming of course that any such invasion from Oz would include a number of former RNZAF pilots, two of whom are soon to be in charge of significant assets!
Former RNZAF SQN LDR Easthope "Eastie"...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2014, 16:55
Replies: 48
Views: 7,499
Posted By Samuel

I don't doubt it's doable, if it had to be, but...

I don't doubt it's doable, if it had to be, but it hasn't an incentive, there are no prospects of aircraft sales in NZ and besides, the RNZAF has just ordered the Beechcraft T-6C!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2014, 15:44
Replies: 156
Views: 60,852
Posted By Samuel

Yes, I'll grant there are a few contenders here,...

Yes, I'll grant there are a few contenders here, but until you've spent two or three hours in the back of a RNZAF Bristol Freighter you don't know what real noise is! It took THREE days to get from...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2014, 11:53
Replies: 36
Views: 7,076
Posted By Samuel

Rick Rescorla, a Brit, was killed helping people...

Rick Rescorla, a Brit, was killed helping people escape in the Twin Towers.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2014, 11:48
Replies: 48
Views: 7,499
Posted By Samuel

RNZAF 75th Anniversary Air Show - YouTube ...

RNZAF 75th Anniversary Air Show - YouTube



Nice sentiment, but it won't fly [sic]. The RAF couldn't make it to the RNZAF 75th Anniversary in 2012, so highly unlikely to give any consideration...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2013, 00:55
Replies: 61
Views: 13,060
Posted By Samuel

Hmmm.....You're pulling on a long bow there...

Hmmm.....You're pulling on a long bow there Mate.I can name at least two other air forces whose standards are every bit as high!:) Namely RNZAF/RAAF
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2013, 22:59
Replies: 101
Views: 41,938
Posted By Samuel

AM Sam Elworthy

Obituary: Marshal of the RAF Lord Elworthy - People - News - The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-marshal-of-the-raf-lord-elworthy-1453675.html)

This chap was due a...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2013, 04:23
Replies: 85
Views: 9,363
Posted By Samuel

Relax and enjoy what we have today, because...

Relax and enjoy what we have today, because believe me future generations will be a lot worse.With computer technology in primary schools,[ and in one case of a grandaughter aged 4,:ok: Daycare!]...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2013, 15:45
Replies: 83
Views: 16,938
Posted By Samuel

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/Shadblat/213...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/Shadblat/21324243343_zps01296484.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Shadblat/media/21324243343_zps01296484.jpg.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2013, 22:27
Replies: 16
Views: 4,882
Posted By Samuel

After the UK, SA has, for some years now and in...

After the UK, SA has, for some years now and in ever-increasing numbers,become a source of new immigrants to New Zealand.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2013, 22:55
Replies: 158
Views: 37,936
Posted By Samuel

Another short video from the same airshow in...

Another short video from the same airshow in Canada, this time mainly of Keith Skilling talking about the restoration and test flights.

The test flights in September were advertised as just...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2013, 17:56
Replies: 158
Views: 37,936
Posted By Samuel

It[NZ] hasn't! That in the video is the Canadian...

It[NZ] hasn't! That in the video is the Canadian Heritage one,and Keith was taking part flying the [now]Jerry Yagen -owned Mosquito.

There is a Lancaster in NZ, in Auckland,and given enough money...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2013, 17:36
Replies: 158
Views: 37,936
Posted By Samuel

Keith Skilling ,flying the Mosquito,later had the...

Keith Skilling ,flying the Mosquito,later had the opportunity to fly the Lancaster from the right hand seat.It seems his father flew Lancasters during the war.Just imagine for a moment what that...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2013, 21:30
Replies: 158
Views: 37,936
Posted By Samuel

Here you go......the "Kiwi" Mosquito at the...

Here you go......the "Kiwi" Mosquito at the recent Hamilton Ontario Canadian Warplanes Hertage Airshow.

Video from the Mosquito of the Lancaster etc at Hamilton, ON | Wings Over New Zealand...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2013, 11:25
Replies: 95
Views: 14,377
Posted By Samuel

A few years ago, I arrived at Lyneham in an RNZAF...

A few years ago, I arrived at Lyneham in an RNZAF C130 [after five days flying from Whenuapai!] and accepted a kind offer of a lift to King's Cross where I opted for the chance of a late train to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2013, 10:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,381
Posted By Samuel

I'm not sure of the timing, but Flt Lt Punch...

I'm not sure of the timing, but Flt Lt Punch Patterson RNZAF won a DFC in Vietnam for bringing an Aussie Iroquois of 9 Sqn back badly damaged. The way he told it "he didn't want to walk home".There...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2013, 04:34
Replies: 14
Views: 3,381
Posted By Samuel

RNZAF pilot awarded NZ Gallantry Medal

RNZAF Pilot awarded Gallantry medal while on RAF exchange

Ben Pryor: Gallantry Medal

With bullets kicking up dust in front of him and insurgent rounds pinging off his helicopter cockpit, every...
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