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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2019, 13:37
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

In this group of pictures we have an attack on a...

In this group of pictures we have an attack on a Japanese Cruiser in Rabaul 29 July 1943 (note bomb circled in red about to impact). Another devastating attack by a large number of aircraft with...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jul 2019, 13:30
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

Hi good people, It has been a while since my...

Hi good people,

It has been a while since my last visit and after reading the comments I think it is time to add a few more pictures to this thread. There are so many to choose from with letters,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2018, 12:43
Replies: 14
Views: 8,404
Posted By wrxflame

What a wonderful story you tell and thank you for...

What a wonderful story you tell and thank you for sharing, it was captivating reading indeed.

Regards
Andrew
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2018, 23:51
Replies: 31
Views: 16,669
Posted By wrxflame

I agree that some of the things proposed by To...

I agree that some of the things proposed by To The Stars are way outside of what I'm prepared to accept. That said, is difficult to dismiss what David Fravor has be saying given his service record...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2016, 10:38
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

Bomb Types

Here are a couple of images from the collection that show different types of bomb's used in the conflict. One an Japanese air-to-air aerial burst, the other appears to be an allies aerial burst about...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2016, 10:32
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

You were born in very difficult times indeed.

You were born in very difficult times indeed.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Nov 2016, 05:53
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

Another interesting intelligence report image...

Another interesting intelligence report image with notes.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5477/30241535094_a3691b314d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5kLMu)Freightor Attack New Hanover 17 feb 44...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2016, 12:27
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

Joe has passed on but PM and I'll see what I can...

Joe has passed on but PM and I'll see what I can arrange.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2016, 11:47
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

H.M.S. Patroller

Talk about a busy flight deck, must have been transporting them as surely no way to launch a/c configured like this.

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5745/30749142811_da25977748_h.jpg...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2016, 13:02
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

Had some time to scan a few more images and this...

Had some time to scan a few more images and this one stands out as you can see the Japanese crew running from the just landed a/c (MC20 Topsy) attacked 22 July 44 by Aussie Beaufighters.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Sep 2016, 05:13
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

That made me smile Stanwell. I'll have to...

That made me smile Stanwell.

I'll have to post another now....

Parafrag run over a Japanese bomber still intact from previous attack.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Sep 2016, 03:21
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

Thanks for the ID Vzlet, so many of these...

Thanks for the ID Vzlet, so many of these aircraft were lost...such brave souls who flew them.

I'll probably leave this thread as is now as there is too much content that I could add and probably...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2016, 13:38
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

PARNELL JOB

Enlarged crop form next image. To my eyes it looks to be nicknamed "PARNELL JOB". I have tried to research that name but no luck so far.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2016, 13:31
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

I'm no war historian, however, the urge to find...

I'm no war historian, however, the urge to find out anything I can about some of these images is driving me that way. For example the B-24 nickname "Here T'is" being the first image I posted has a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2016, 05:58
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

I'm enjoying the additional information on the...

I'm enjoying the additional information on the A-20 and had a quick look to see if I could find images around the banking unmarked A-20 to help identify it or the location, no luck yet. Here are a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Sep 2016, 06:48
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

It was only after scanning the above picture at...

It was only after scanning the above picture at high resolution that I was able to see the Japanese sailors cowering behind the superstructure. Just a stunning image, as is this one showing a skip...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Sep 2016, 07:26
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

Glad to share and will continue to capture the...

Glad to share and will continue to capture the content as best I can while I work out a good way to share the entire collection. So you guys get to see them first.

Onetrack, excellent story and I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2016, 15:33
Replies: 42
Views: 17,806
Posted By wrxflame

WWII Pacific 1943-44 Private Collection of Pics - RAAF Intelligence Officer

Hi folks,

I share these thanks to a friend, the Grandson of Joe Hogan (RAAF Intelligence Officer), who has allowed me to start scanning the collection and share it for all to enjoy. There are 6...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jul 2016, 23:56
Replies: 8
Views: 4,302
Posted By wrxflame

rjtjrt I took your comment as motivation to spend...

rjtjrt I took your comment as motivation to spend some time editing the various clips to create a 4 minute video with the following:

https://youtu.be/i6OUPensUiE

Engine Start
Close Canopy &...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jul 2016, 14:08
Replies: 8
Views: 4,302
Posted By wrxflame

To those of you who clicked the link (approx 400...

To those of you who clicked the link (approx 400 views since I posted) I do hope you found it interesting.

I was contemplating creating a short sequence of the landing as it was on grass and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jun 2016, 14:17
Replies: 8
Views: 4,302
Posted By wrxflame

Spitfire onboard footage of banking dive and roll - more footage

I gave my 73 yo Dad our GoPro for his lifetime dream of flying in a Spitfire. I trimmed out this 50 sec dive and roll from the 45 minute video.

http://youtu.be/Zh_6zZWsTWk

I think this is the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jan 2012, 02:57
Replies: 27
Views: 6,051
Posted By wrxflame

Dusseldorf Airport - Many aircraft landing in difficult conditions

An apology if this has already been posted.

This video offers an intriguing perspective and demonstrates the challenges of landing in difficult cross wind conditions.

Watch for the lightning...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2006, 14:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,642
Posted By wrxflame

Thanks for the replies, an very interesting...

Thanks for the replies, an very interesting story, best of all it had a happy ending.

I did read else where on here that some birds can fly at amazing altitudes, I have certainly learned a thing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2006, 00:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,642
Posted By wrxflame

Thanks for the confirmation of bird strike...

Thanks for the confirmation of bird strike apacau.

Maybe the use for the word "screams" was a bit strong but the lady concerned (not the whole cabin) did see flames from the engine according to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2006, 00:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,642
Posted By wrxflame

DJ 579 out of Canberra - Engine Problem

Hi all,

I posted in main forum trying to find out more about this incident last Friday evening on the VB 5:45pm flight from Canberra to Adelaide.

I have a friend at work who was on the flight...
Forum: Questions
5th Jun 2006, 23:57
Replies: 7
Views: 2,885
Posted By wrxflame

Thanks for the updates and suggestions, bird...

Thanks for the updates and suggestions, bird strike does seem to be the culprit.

It's a shame that know one knows about the incident, or if they do they are not saying anything ;)
Forum: Questions
5th Jun 2006, 05:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,885
Posted By wrxflame

VB Flight DJ579 Engine problem during climb

Hi all,
I have spent the last 20 minutes searching the site for any details and came up blank.
Does anyone know more details about the following incident involving a Virgin Blue 737 flight DJ579...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2006, 04:30
Replies: 54
Views: 8,857
Posted By wrxflame

SLF here, fly a fair bit with work (not high...

SLF here, fly a fair bit with work (not high enough up the chain for Q-Club)and we use both QF & DJ flights. I like both for different reasons but I just love the VB terminals because I get to go...
Forum: Questions
3rd Feb 2005, 03:46
Replies: 79
Views: 48,779
Posted By wrxflame

==BUMP== My last post didn't bump the UFO...

==BUMP==

My last post didn't bump the UFO discussion so trying again.
Forum: Questions
31st Jan 2005, 02:02
Replies: 79
Views: 48,779
Posted By wrxflame

I love a good UFO discussion, although some...

I love a good UFO discussion, although some recent posts are sending this thread South 8-(

I started young with my interest sparked by the following event. Since then I have always had an interest...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Dec 2004, 04:04
Replies: 47
Views: 22,279
Posted By wrxflame

My apologies for taking the thread off topic and...

My apologies for taking the thread off topic and throwing a passengers prespective in where it may not have been wanted or appreciated. I mainly surf the wealth of information here and haven't posted...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2004, 04:20
Replies: 47
Views: 22,279
Posted By wrxflame

As a very nervous flyer that comes to this site...

As a very nervous flyer that comes to this site to help overcome my anxiety through education and better understanding and would like to make a request.

I got pretty uncomfortable on a QF 747...
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