RNZAF 75th Anniversary

[Ian Warren]

Many shows do develop depending on quassie jibber , had one show at Avalon where the Ruskys were to turn up and because the Americans showed up they puusy'd out .. was spose to be a SU-37 , again hearsay and rumours .

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Feb 22 2012,9:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Many shows do develop depending on quassie jibber , had one show at Avalon where the Ruskys were to turn up and because the Americans showed up they puusy'd out .. was spose to be a SU-37 , again hearsay and rumours .

Exactly my point, been to a few Wanaka shows that were the same.......lets wait and see, and if i hear anything (confirmed) I'll let you know.
So , as of today....its, whatever the Air Force can get together, plus RAAF F-18's and C-17, and a C-130 from Singapore...as far as my (reliable) sources are concerned.

[Gavin Conroy]

These overseas aeroplanes are listed as coming on the RNZAF page.

Royal Australian Air Force F-18A Hornet
United States Air Force C-17
Royal Australian Air Force B737 Wedgetail
Royal Australian Air Force C-17
Royal Australian Air Force C-130J
Singapore Air Force C-130
French Armed Forces of New Caledonia CASA 235
US Marine Corps KC-130

RAF have not confimed as yet and not all of the above will display but should be there.

Cannot wait for the show, we will be heading up in the Nanchang if the weather is good.

[Splitpin]

Thanks Gavin....i should have come too you first

[dart15]

[RAF have not confimed as yet and not all of the above will display but should be there.

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Don't hold your breath. The cuts being made to all UK Armed Forces to enable the MoD to balance its books for the first time in 40 years has been savage. I'm sure the RAF would want to participate but the polys and paper shufflers have other ideas. Sign of the times I'm afraid. Very sad.

[Naki]

In danger of starting that rumour mill again the RAF suppose to appear with E-3D.

There are plenty of warbirds on the list too...Hunter, Spitfire (2), Avenger, Mustang, Kittyhawk (2), Corsair, Bristol Fighter etc etc

[spongebob206]

Can't wait

Counting the days

Have purchased my tickets and eagerly await.

Who is planning to be at Ohakea?

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (spongebob206 @ Feb 25 2012,4:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Who is planning to be at Ohakea?

If i had work , been there in a flash ... Airshows are out off the question ... unless .. Idea , .. Ian_Man_San_Can_Dotcom my cousin can get me in

[h290master]

I'm surprised the Aussies aren't showing off their new toys (FA18F). Regardless i will still be there.

[Ian Warren]

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Who is planning to be at Ohakea?[/quote]

Yep, got the tickets last night, Just hope it can keep the three year old's attention for the day.

[deaneb]

Got Ferry tickets for my son and I. Staying in Wellington with my folks who are coming down. The boys will drive up from there. Hopefully its good weather wise! I went to the 1981 Ohakea show and it was a major contributor to why I joined the Air Force. I was at the 1987 show of course, my second year in the mob. Not sure what this one will bring!

[Ian Warren]

So who is going to do the NZFF this is us T-shirts this time ... nah .. or maybe

[Splitpin]

Yep I'll be there, look for me in the museum tent.

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (deaneb @ Feb 26 2012,12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Got Ferry tickets for my son and I. Staying in Wellington with my folks who are coming down. The boys will drive up from there. Hopefully its good weather wise! I went to the 1981 Ohakea show and it was a major contributor to why I joined the Air Force. I was at the 1987 show of course, my second year in the mob. Not sure what this one will bring!

You might sign up again Deane ...i would in a flash if i could.

[FlyingKiwi]

I've got my accommodation sorted - going to be commuting from Wanganui but that's ok. There are about 12 of us from Auckland Aero Club taking some aircraft down.

[deaneb]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Feb 28 2012,7:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You might sign up again Deane ...i would in a flash if i could.

Nope - its too changed for my liking and I've only been gone for 4 years !!

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (deaneb @ Mar 1 2012,7:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nope - its too changed for my liking and I've only been gone for 4 years !!

Scary , well its not , History we will see , come all armed forces prity much ripped apart , without being i'm a warmunger (better than watching fusball) , which i am for but with reason will bite em in the 'A' but for anything if something dose start .. lets hope they take out the primary target first , the people that pulled it apart in the first place .

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (deaneb @ Mar 1 2012,7:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nope - its too changed for my liking and I've only been gone for 4 years !!

Maybe your right Deane....Im looking at an ideal, that just isnt there anymore

[HamiltonWest]

QUOTE (h290master @ Feb 26 2012,9:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm surprised the Aussies aren't showing off their new toys (FA18F). Regardless i will still be there.

Exercise kiwi Flag 12: Hornet v Herc exercise? Is why the Classic Hornets are participating - I think?.

[HamiltonWest]

B757 75th Annivarsary Scheme.
http://www.mrcaviation.blogspot.co.nz/2012...this-month.html