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PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:27 pm
by Gavin Conroy
Couple of shots from today.




PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:14 am
by happytraveller
So envious of shots like these, not the same from the ground looking up !!

smooth landings.

PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:38 am
by Ian Warren
Good to see the pushing off the Texan/PC9 , we need something to bolster our air force ... I like to see a S-Tucano jump in over here and take up a spot showing itself off course getting you in the back seat for a spin and a recommendation winkyy.gif

PostPosted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:11 am
by Gavin Conroy
Three from yesterday.






PostPosted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:09 am
by deeknow
Great stuff Gavin, shes a really lovely looking machine that Texan, was fabulous to see the old and new Texans (Harvard) flying together too huh
We were sitting in the stands right behind the apron where the T6, L39 and Vampire and Blunty were, got to watch them startup, and taxi past what a fabulous range of sounds.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:36 am
by Ian Warren
Those guys have fun with there fireworks , I guess the boys in their fighters really have some interesting views .

PostPosted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:36 pm
by Gavin Conroy
Really enjoyed the Hercules display today.
Am heading home really early tomorrow, has been a great show/holiday.




PostPosted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:28 pm
by FlyingKiwi
Fantastic shots Gavin, especially the one of the Texan and the Spitfire/Red Checkers formation, really amazing.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:15 pm
by Ian Warren
Jeez ... ohmy.gif ..look at that big bird chasing the Herc pirate.gif

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:43 pm
by Gavin Conroy
Am back at home now and ready to sleep for a week.
Great airshow and thanks to all involved.

Awesome photos in the other threads from those who were there!!!


PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:58 pm
by leow5263
Very awesome shots Gavin! That 400mm prime(?) you had looked really nice (and heavy). It must of been hot over by all of that pyrotechnic, I was sure feeling the heat over on the crowd line!



I'll get around to posting my pictures soon enough (once I've had a look through them).

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:44 pm
by Gavin Conroy
Really heavy but good when I got it right.
Had injured my wrist before the show so it made things quite difficult but just got on with it.
Had it for the week and it was good but I won't be getting one anytime soon.

It was a 400mm 2.8 with a 1.4 convertor so was good for getting photos like the one below.

As for the pyros, yeah pretty full on over there and learnt quite a bit on the Saturday so picked a better position on Sunday where it wasn't quite so hot.


PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:10 pm
by Ian Warren
That nasty phoenix is about to eat that Herc angry.gif

PostPosted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:29 pm
by Gavin Conroy
Dave Phillips forms up on a Cessna 206 at Warbirds Over Wanaka last Friday. Spectacular view and he was very close.
The sound of thunder was amazing as he powered away from each pass.


PostPosted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:26 pm
by Ian Warren
Sweet photo cool.gif

PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:51 pm
by Gavin Conroy
Am "slowly" getting through my photos, too many other things to do after a week away.


PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:05 pm
by Splitpin
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:03 am
by Gavin Conroy
Last pic from me, was a good show and thanks to the organisers for all of their help.

Really like this photo. Brings all of the elements together in one photo and shows what airshows are all about.


PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:22 am
by Timmo
Gavin Conroy wrote:
QUOTE (Gavin Conroy @ Apr 11 2012,5:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Am "slowly" getting through my photos, too many other things to do after a week away.



My place is in line with Rwy 25 at Tauranga- The Hunter was giving it some beans when it returned from Wanaka! Man it sounded good!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:36 am
by Ian Warren
Going in for a strafing run , now you no how the Pakistani's felt during the Indo-Paki War 1971 , the IAF Hunters swooping in and decimating the Paki's armour .