Some unusual activity in Wanganui

[tomkilpatrick]

So today, I was in my dorm room, and I saw three planes in formation; a Tiger Moth, a Wanganui Aero Work Cresco or Fletcher and either a Piper Cherokee or another similar aircraft. Of course, me being me, I was naturally excited, but I didn't manage to get any photos unfortunately. But then no more than twenty minutes later I saw a Vampire swoop over the skies.
Good god! Today must be my day or something!

The only reason I could think of is an air-to-air photoshoot? Anybody know what Gavin's up to?

-T

[spongebob206]

It was a fly past for the funeral Of a great man and aviator Dick Stephenson.

A fletcher in the old WAW colours, Tigermoth and a Cessna 180. Three of the planes Richard used to fly.

Brilliant send off for such a humble fantastic man.

RIP Richard, you are going to be sorely missed by all.

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (spongebob206 @ Mar 14 2014,4:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It was a fly past for the funeral Of a great man and aviator Dick Stephenson.

A fletcher in the old WAW colours, Tigermoth and a Cessna 180. Three of the planes Richard used to fly.

Brilliant send off for such a humble fantastic man.

RIP Richard, you are going to be sorely missed by all.

Thanks for the heads up sponge guy ..... a fitting send off .

[spongebob206]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Mar 14 2014,5:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for the heads up sponge guy ..... a fitting send off .

Was an awesome send off SP.

Awesome man, awesome pilot.
The stories today were amazing, showing the calibre of Richard. Should make a movie


Just been at his home, family has done a fantastic job with decorating. Model fletcher, photos.

Time to reflect for all.


Going to miss the big fella as all will. His heart was huge.

RIP

[tomkilpatrick]

What an amazing way to send somebody off. Unfortunately I didn't know him, but he sounds like a truly amazing person, and a very fitting way to send him off. Thanks sponge. Rest in Peace Richard.

[goingboeing]

i flew the beech into wanganui this arvo I didn't see squat, bugger!

[spongebob206]

QUOTE (tomkilpatrick @ Mar 14 2014,7:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What an amazing way to send somebody off. Unfortunately I didn't know him, but he sounds like a truly amazing person, and a very fitting way to send him off. Thanks sponge. Rest in Piece Richard.

He was an awesome top bloke.

Thanks for your thoughts mate

[K5054NZ]

Re the Vampire, it may have been local man John Luff's Venom which is based at Ohakea. He also has a lovely Glasair at Wanganui.

Rest in peace, Dick - never met him but knew the name.