NZFF

Posted: **Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:08 pm**

A Battle Of Britain service was heald at Ohakea today and a Spitifire display followed so I asked Al Marshal is he would like to go up and watch the display and of course he did.
We took the trusty Chang up and had a cruisy few hours at Ohakea.

Sean Perrett flew the aircraft very well, it was a great display.

Was great to catch up with Brendon and the team as well as some RNZAF guys we know well.

We had good flying conditions and a good day all round.
It was great to hear a merlin again.

Were any forum members from the North Island there today?

More to follow:

Posted: **Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:45 pm**

Great pics as always Gavin- that Spitfire looks awesome.

I was down at Ardmore where they also had a BOB memorial airshow, rumors were that Doug Brooker's Spitfire was to fly, but during the time I was at the aeroclub I didn't see it. Does anyone know if it flew or have photos from today? I also noticed ZK-WAR has a completely new colour-schemed paintjob, in white US Navy markings now.

Posted: **Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:13 pm**

Was in CHCH yesterday, and took a couple of aeroplane photos.

A few more from Ohakea.

Posted: **Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:59 pm**

ooooo im lvoing that last pic (second set)
and im total jelous of your all access pass!

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:19 am**

leow5263 wrote:
QUOTE (leow5263 @ Sep 20 2009, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ooooo im lvoing that last pic

Jame's .. A hive .. get caught in there without a .. ya get stung

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:43 pm**

Saw a green Nanchang fly into Ardmore this morning around 10am- anything to do with you Gavin?

Also saw a Cessna in formation with the Catalina over Auckland yesterday, wonder it it was an air to air photography mission?

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:41 pm**

Trolly wrote:
QUOTE (Trolly @ Sep 20 2009, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great pics as always Gavin- that Spitfire looks awesome.

I was down at Ardmore where they also had a BOB memorial airshow, rumors were that Doug Brooker's Spitfire was to fly, but during the time I was at the aeroclub I didn't see it. Does anyone know if it flew or have photos from today? I also noticed ZK-WAR has a completely new colour-schemed paintjob, in white US Navy markings now.

Pretty sure Doug Brooker's Spitfire is still in the hanger with the wings off and not even close to flying.

Great pics Gavin..cant wait to see the Spitfire in the flesh..hopefully it comes to the Tauranga Air Show as that will be the only air show I wil go to this summer.

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:43 pm**

Yeah it's going to be a while before Doug Brooker's Spit flies again, I've heard late next year at best. Great photos there Gavin.

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:06 pm**

Shot gun a CT4 when they retire them!!

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:52 pm**

Trolly wrote:
QUOTE (Trolly @ Sep 26 2009, 04:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Saw a green Nanchang fly into Ardmore this morning around 10am- anything to do with you Gavin?

Also saw a Cessna in formation with the Catalina over Auckland yesterday, wonder it it was an air to air photography mission?

Wasnt me Trolly.
We thought about coming up yesterday but time wouldnt have been on our side but with daylight savings coming it could be a different story.

NZFF

BOB Spitfire Display.