RNZAF 75th Anniversary

[kcgb]

Should of painted it gold

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (HamiltonWest @ Mar 2 2012,8:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

B757 75th Annivarsary Scheme.

Figured be a cheap sticker , now wonder when that was applied

QUOTE (kcgb @ Mar 2 2012,9:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Should of painted it gold

Thats been so done before

[Naki]

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

RAF A330 MRTT
http://www.airforce.mil.nz/operations/what...information.htm

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[Naki]

The paint can't even be dry on the RAF A330MRTTs...only a few have been delivered and don't even think they are in operational service yet.

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (Naki @ Mar 8 2012,9:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The paint can't even be dry on the RAF A330MRTTs...only a few have been delivered and don't even think they are in operational service yet.

True....i have a friend over there on a Squadron due to get one or two....nothing yet....but, who am i to doubt.
And when you think about it....if they can bring that down here, why not bring a Typhoon or 2....at least it would justify the trip

[ardypilot]

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The paint can't even be dry on the RAF A330MRTTs...only a few have been delivered and don't even think they are in operational service yet.[/quote]
http://www.airtanker.co.uk/

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[Nzeddy]

You can download the free RNZAF Airforce News (March 2012) on PDF which includes the Ohakea Aircraft Layout plan on page 7.

http://www.airforce.mil.nz/downloads/pdf/a...news/afn134.pdf

[Area51]

The map in the Air Force News doesn't show where the Air NZ black 777 is going to be parked........

[ardypilot]

Saw on the airforce website there will be a civilian Beech Texan making an appearance? Wonder whats the backstory with that?

I'll be there on the day, flying in one way or another.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Area51 @ Mar 10 2012,8:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The map in the Air Force News doesn't show where the Air NZ black 777 is going to be parked........

Just one question Area51 , hope your the same Area51 as i am Or i want a Government inquiry to find out the spenditure

[Naki]

QUOTE (Trolly @ Mar 10 2012,10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Saw on the airforce website there will be a civilian Beech Texan making an appearance? Wonder whats the backstory with that?

I'll be there on the day, flying in one way or another.

It would be a demo aircraft..its in the running for RNZAF's (& RAAF) new turboprop trainer

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Naki @ Mar 10 2012,11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It would be a demo aircraft..its in the running for RNZAF's (& RAAF) new turboprop trainer

Altho RNZAF would prefer the Tucano We then could have another 75 Squadron .

[FlyingKiwi]

Just a quick note to anyone planning on flying in - make sure you have a look in the March AIP supplement, you'll need to have emailed them beforehand for permission to arrive by air, they won't allow aircraft in that haven't obtained permission in advance. (...and apparently requesting clearance to enter the control zone isn't sufficient prior permission )

[Kahu]

Just a small request, it doesn't look like I'll make it to Ohakea this weekend, so could someone take some photos of the buildings and layout of the area if they have time so I can make a more accurate version of Ohakea scenery.
Cheers
Gavin

[wolfmanslack]

QUOTE (Gavin Conroy @ Feb 22 2012,9:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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.

Sorry to Say Chaps, I am rather dissapointed in the offering from the other countries.
They Had an airshow at Amberley a few years back, and word is there will be one again next year.
But the Yanks sent 2 F-15's and a tanker.
Singapore sent down a F-16.
The Ozzies had the F-18's and F-111's.
It really was sad that the F-15's and F-16 stayed on the ground during the weekend, cause that would have been a great flyby.

But I really hope it will be a great weekend for everyone.

[Ian Warren]

Guess you cant expect that .. our air force strike force are guys on push bikes with wings bolted to them to make them look the part ... with a large wind fairing and cross hairs taped on the front ..... so embarassing

[spongebob206]

Will be taking as many photo's as possible.

Pretty sad if there is no surprises.

Our pilots have flown in all campaigns, WW2 in all theaters (Battle of Britain inc where there is a statue of Kiwi Hugh Dowding in The Strand and of course Sir Keith Park), Korea, Vietnam with many lives lost and heroism supporting the big powers of the world.
(And they did it bloody well too)
If they do not acknowledged our past hero's by supporting our 75th anniversary in some quite significant way, I myself as a kiwi will fell insulted

Better stop getting wound up.....

Let's hope they acknowledge the little ol Kiwi

[Ian Warren]

Derek , also don't forget plenty off the buildings and structures for Gavin to rebuild the Ohakea base .. every photo counts from every body

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (spongebob206 @ Mar 30 2012,7:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Will be taking as many photo's as possible.

Pretty sad if there is no surprises.

Our pilots have flown in all campaigns, WW2 in all theaters (Battle of Britain inc where there is a statue of Kiwi Hugh Dowding in The Strand and of course Sir Keith Park), Korea, Vietnam with many lives lost and heroism supporting the big powers of the world.
(And they did it bloody well too)
If they do not acknowledged our past hero's by supporting our 75th anniversary in some quite significant way, I myself as a kiwi will fell insulted

Better stop getting wound up.....

Let's hope they acknowledge the little ol Kiwi

I hope they do as well Spongedude("acknowledge the little ol Kiwi
")......i cant make it up there because this house rebuild stuff.
Its not just the aircraft, it's about the people...and as you said, we have been...and still are...just about everywhere "they" want or need us.

Looking forward to your report

[spongebob206]

Will do,

Just cleaning up the camera

take care