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- Thu 21 Jan 2021, 7:48 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hr Photo Comp - numbers
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1076
Re: 48 Hr Photo Comp - numbers
19 single engine warbirds. https://live.staticflickr.com/919/28697708547_8447912053_b.jpg 8 round engines, 7 fins. https://live.staticflickr.com/835/42680129905_70cb07b48a_b.jpg Multiple victories, point of interest, both fins from Major Heinz Wolfgang Schnaufer's BF110 still exist, one with the Aus...
- Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9:02 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48Hr Photo Comp-The Grumman family
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1037
- Thu 14 Jan 2021, 10:44 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp - Red
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1108
- Thu 14 Jan 2021, 6:49 am
- Forum: Aircraft Modelling
- Topic: Geoff Fisken's Buffalo
- Replies: 0
- Views: 115
Geoff Fisken's Buffalo
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50827190982_03541a997c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50827099836_b8056fbcd0_c.jpg This is a 920 span Durafly Brewter Buffalo, came in the all blue Battle of Midway scheme. Re-painted as a Kiwi Geoff Fisken's machine who became an ace flying the Buffal...
- Wed 13 Jan 2021, 9:36 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Modelling
- Topic: Alan Deere’s Spitfire I (1.1span RC)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 491
Re: Alan Deere’s Spitfire I (1.1span RC)
Thank you, hopefully she flies soon.
- Wed 13 Jan 2021, 7:56 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp - the office
- Replies: 30
- Views: 983
Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp - the office
Eindecker replica

Beaufighter

Spitfire V


Beaufighter

Spitfire V

- Tue 12 Jan 2021, 7:04 am
- Forum: Aircraft Modelling
- Topic: Alan Deere’s Spitfire I (1.1span RC)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 491
Re: Alan Deere’s Spitfire I (1.1span RC)
Added some weathering, wear and tear, nearly ready for flight.






- Sun 10 Jan 2021, 9:00 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: Re: 48 hour comp: No Sky
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1162
Re: 48 hour comp: No Sky
Going with an all Antipodean theme, all pic’s taken in the Tasman Sea. The last model Pacific Aerospace Corporation Air Trainer an ex RNZAF machine on her way from NZ to a new home in Oz. The Air Trainer evolved from the Victor Air Tourer, an Australian design, the Victor company started out making ...
- Fri 08 Jan 2021, 6:15 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp - the grass is greener...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1020
Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp - the grass is greener...
Thornhill Airfield, Scotland.

Sollas North Uist, Scotland.

Luskintyre, Australia.


Sollas North Uist, Scotland.

Luskintyre, Australia.

- Thu 31 Dec 2020, 10:28 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp - Best of 2020
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1084
Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp - Best of 2020
A tough year where those who serve have gone on and beyond, thank you to those in the medical and other service areas that have been doing their best to keep us safe. I live on a very isolated location, we are very fortunate to have those that serve come to our aid in times of need, medical evacuati...
- Mon 28 Dec 2020, 9:29 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Flying Boats
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1051
Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Flying Boats
All archive images from my collection, none of which are mine but have permission from the owners to share. The Royal Australian Air Force operated Catalinas both PBY5s and PB2B2s to and from Lord Howe Island from 1942 to 1950. RAAF PB2B2 "Black Cat" on the island’s lagoon during the war. https://li...
- Mon 28 Dec 2020, 4:21 am
- Forum: Airshow & Aviation Videos
- Topic: Cockpit footage of a recently restored Spitfire
- Replies: 0
- Views: 132
Cockpit footage of a recently restored Spitfire
Nice clip of a recent ground up restored Spitfire in New Zealand.
- Sat 26 Dec 2020, 8:55 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hr Photo Competition-Taxi shots-Power and Proximity
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1021
Re: 48 Hr Photo Competition-Taxi shots-Power and Proximity
Props and pistons.

Legends 2018

Headcorn 2018

Lord Howe Island 2018

Legends 2018

Headcorn 2018

Lord Howe Island 2018
- Thu 24 Dec 2020, 8:49 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 hour Photo Comp: Call me Douglas
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1066
Re: 48 hour Photo Comp: Call me Douglas
Merry Christmas to all from down under. DC3 on Lord Howe Island some time in the early 2000’s. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50256019683_0418aea8d5_c.jpg Red Bull DC6 Flying Legends 2018. https://live.staticflickr.com/1805/28565942077_549b78f2d3_c.jpg A4 Skyhawk with an interesting history, pu...
- Tue 15 Dec 2020, 1:09 am
- Forum: Aircraft Modelling
- Topic: Alan Deere’s Spitfire I (1.1span RC)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 491
Alan Deere’s Spitfire I (1.1span RC)
Hello all, I’m converting a 1.1 span Durafly Spitfire I to Alan Deere’s the first Spitfire which he belly landed near Dunkirk on 28/5/40. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50720886376_f7892a0faf_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50720156163_fcba7bce1a_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65...
- Fri 11 Dec 2020, 11:34 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Chuck Yeager
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2202
Re: Chuck Yeager
I consider myself fortunate to be able to say I met Chuck Yeager. My wife and
I ran the local post office for many years. He heard we had some aeroplane
related stuff on the walls and popped in for a cuppa and a chat.

I ran the local post office for many years. He heard we had some aeroplane
related stuff on the walls and popped in for a cuppa and a chat.

- Sun 29 Nov 2020, 6:25 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hours Photo Competition - Two of the same but different
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1030
Re: 48 Hours Photo Competition - Two of the same but different
Spitfire VIII A58-758 delivered to the RAAF in 1945, placed in storage, purchased by Col Pay In 1982 restored and first flew in 1985, this picture taken in 1988. https://live.staticflickr.com/912/41046207274_d2a0f6bce5_c.jpg Thirty five years since restoration now with the Temora Aviation Museum, th...
- Thu 26 Nov 2020, 2:52 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hr Photo Comp - Lost Locations
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1387
Re: 48 Hr Photo Comp - Lost Locations
The launching ramp is all that remains of the complex that produced Sunderland Flying boats at White Cross Bay on Lake Windermere UK. In modern times used to launch boats would once have had Sunderlands on their beaching gear roll across it to be launched for test flights. (There is also a memorial ...
- Tue 24 Nov 2020, 1:03 am
- Forum: Aircraft Modelling
- Topic: RC model repaints (pic heavy)
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12171
Re: RC model repaints (pic heavy)
Painted the pilot for my UM Gee Bee to Rata I16 conversation. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50638876498_bb6352f0f8_c.jpg Not the best shot but proof she flies. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50592204407_2108772b45_c.jpg Where she came from, used a Yak 54 wing with a Gee Bee body. https://...
- Tue 24 Nov 2020, 1:02 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 29484
Re: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
This weeks visitors, a few twins, Qantas link Dash 8 200 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50639627717_36d37d6528_c.jpg Only the Cessna 310 is a local. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50639540331_0fb9c04f99_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50638799323_0a0e25ae6f_c.jpg https://live.sta...
- Sun 22 Nov 2020, 2:16 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hours Photo Comp - Just Deserts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1066
- Wed 18 Nov 2020, 7:48 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48hr Photo Comp: Open Canopies
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1559
- Fri 13 Nov 2020, 7:03 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 29484
Re: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
Thanks CJS, been told there are a few due now that Covid restrictions are easing.
- Thu 12 Nov 2020, 8:09 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 29484
Re: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
Just back from the Cessna 185 taking off. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50593931453_a8285467c0_c.jpg Run up and final mag check. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50593932333_068c888e93_c.jpg Estimate flight time seven and a half hours to Christchurch, distance 1,778klms! https://live.static...
- Thu 12 Nov 2020, 8:07 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 29484
Re: Lord Howe Island (on going diary)
1974 model 185 with a Robinson STOL kit, a handsome machine from this angle. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50592540831_7ede8d0e9b_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50592669837_2a471dd45b_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50592675167_527b65cf01_c.jpg Flying Lord Howe Island to C...