NZFF

crunch (0002) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

crunch (0001) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

crunch (0004) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

crunch (0006) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

crunch (0008) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

crunch (0009) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

crunch (0011) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

In February 1985, for excercise Willoh 85-1, 8 RAAF MIrages of 77sqn came to RNZAF Ohakea to 'fight' against RNZAF A-4 Skyhawks. On the last day of the exercise, the leader of the bad guys, ‘orange’ force, ‘AVM Hannibal Crunge’ (Flt Lt Bob Veneziani) had the name ‘CRUNGE’ painted in large yellow letters down the side of the fuselage. There was a crate of champagne for whoever shot him down.

And...?

...I don't know, it all happened on the other side of the world, for me anyway...

Well as usual with things happening in your own backyard, one would be the last to know!
I know of stuff that I know people on the other side of the planet don't know happened in their backyard...

Maybe our Forum NZ Air Force historians can contribute.

And also: How about a War Thunder report on Mirage vs Skyhawk?
I'm not sure the outcome is a given.

[/th_image]I’ve got a photo of Crunge at Ohakea….not sure how to add the photo.

Johnwag wrote:[/th_image]I’ve got a photo of Crunge at Ohakea….not sure how to add the photo.

You do??
I'd love to see it, if you can't post it, please mail it to me

Can do. Email address?