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"Stroke No Joke: The Test of the Will
When life changes in the blink of an eye, the question becomes: "What are you going to do with what's left?" For Luther Moore, a proud, strong, and independent African American man, this question became the heartbeat of his journey after a devastating stroke shattered the life he once knew. In "Stroke No Joke: The Test of the Will," Luther takes readers on an unflinching and inspiring journey of self-discovery, resilience, and rebirth.
When did the last P40 fly with the RNZAF?
Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 57,718 Member is Online When did the last P40 fly with the RNZAF? May 7, 2005 22:47:32 GMT 12 ZacYates likes this Post by Dave Homewood on May 7, 2005 22:47:32 GMT 12 David Duxbury, Ross Ewing and Ross Macpherson's book "Aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force" (1987) says the P40 Kittyhawk/Warhawk was in service from 1942-1946.
Harvards at RNZAF Station Ardmore
Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 55,019 Member is Online Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 24, 2011 0:57:49 GMT 12 When Fighter Squadrons were forming up and training operationally at Ardmore, were the Harvards that they flew, as well as the P-40's and/or Corsairs they flew there, allocated to the squadron inventory for the time that they were at Ardmore? Or would they simply have been drawn from a pool on station that any squadron or unit could take them from, as and when needed?
U-boat captain who shot down NZ VC-winner found | Wings Over New Zealand
Hey, that's fantastic, and really fascinating. Arthur is actually a member of this forum though I don't think he's posted much. I thought I'd better post the whole article here as those stuff.co.nz pages disappear after a few days.
For the steam buffs — UP Big Boy to be restored | Wings Over New Zealand
For the steam buffs — UP Big Boy to be restored Jul 30, 2013 19:02:29 GMT 12 Dave Homewood, Andy Wright, and 8 more like this Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 30, 2013 19:02:29 GMT 12 From the Los Angeles Times.... Union Pacific to restore famed steam locomotive ‘Big Boy 4014’ By JOHN M. GLIONNA | 1:23PM - Monday, July 29, 2013 The famed steam locomotive Big Boy 4014 has been acquired by Union Pacific Railroad, which will restore it. — Photo: Union Pacific Railroad.
Captured Bf109E held by the RNZAF
Post by flyinghilly on Nov 8, 2011 21:48:25 GMT 12 Admin note - two old threads have been merged into one to keep the info togetherDuring WW2 the RNZAF had a few captured aircraft - one of these was an ME109.They had a serviceman evaluate the aircraft and he wrote a substantial document on it - I met him and he was full of regret becasue he had never kept a copy of his own report.Does anyone know if a copy of the report still exists and more importantly what happened to the aircraft.
RNZAF P-51D pilots in WWII
Apart from Jack Cleland who flew P-51D B6-B 'Isabel III' in the USAAF, (as portrayed for a time by Sir Tim's Mustang, and by the Mustang currently at RAF Cosford too), did any other RNZAF pilots or New Zealanders in other services fly the P-51D Mustang in WWII? Either with the RAF, the USAAF, the RAAF, anything really. I have a 1/24th scale Airfix kitset and I reckon a Kiwi scheme would be great, but rather than a postwar Territorial scheme, which I've done in 1/48th.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Aug 11, 2011 23:56:16 GMT 12 Sorry, I meant whats the story behind the DC-6 in the photo's?The identities & owners of the DC-6 (not including Lamb Associates, aircraft brokers, who briefly owned it immediately before & after the Canadian owner)....DC-6 c/n.43128/135SE-BDK - ABAVH-BPH “Discovery” - British Commonwealth Pacific AirlinesZK-BGC “Arahia” - TEALNZ3633 - RNZAFconverted to freighterCF-PWQ - Pacific WesternN90MA - Mercer Airlinesconverted to...
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In WWII one of the most vital weapons to New Zealand soldiers was the hand grenade, but I was wondering does our Army still use grenades? And if yes, are they much the same as the '36' hand grenade our Army used in WWII? Or has technology developed them further?
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 5, 2010 16:23:00 GMT 12 Some Fleet Air Arm squadrons were actually squadrons based at a home port or airfield for Administration but were broken off as Flights onto various ships.
A very basic modeling guide?
Can anyone give me a few tips on basic modeling? I've done about five, but none of them turned out very well ;D As it stands what I do at the moment is get an airfix kit from the Cupboard, get the paints and glue, and build it to the instructions. I have since become aware that this is not normal, and that extra work such as weathering and undercoating and the like is required for a decent looking model (along with some skill. I don't have an airbrush yet, I paint by hand. So, can anyone oblige?
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Post by flyjoe180 on Dec 14, 2011 3:04:36 GMT 12 Not much we can do I know, but Proboards is being a real pain today to access. Keep getting a "Oh no!" 'monster attack' screen and "You are trying to access a board which does not exist".Yesterday power cuts, today Proboards is playing up. I know there's a lot of money in aviation because I put it there.
Beersheba War Cemetery
Spent a few hours down south of Israel today - at the Beersheba (Be'er Sheva nowdays) Commonwealth Cemetery .... found the experience very moving ( that's bloke speak for certain ammt of blinking of the eyes and repositioning sunglasses ) - hell of a long way from home - to die.Didn't really know much about the NZ WW I involvement here in Israel / Palestine so did a bit of background reading - some good info here - a big operation - heavy NZ & Australian presence.
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Hi allSome eight years ago a friend gave me the ex RNZAF ambulance in you see in the photos below. (The photos were taken today 01/10/2012) I hope to get the ambulance back on the road within a year, budget allowing! She is not a basket case but will need a fair amount of work to get her roadworthy again.The ambulance is an International, of 1954 -1957 era. I am looking for any pics, stories and/or history of this particular ambulance.
Any idea who's signature this is?
Post by errolmartyn on May 9, 2012 9:32:58 GMT 12 Sorry to hijak your post Dave, but is this signature Hopwood?From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999:HOPWOOD, Flight Lieutenant Donald Ernest, mid.NZ1313 & 133007; Born London, England, 25 Jan 1907; RNZAF 14 Feb 1940 to 28 Nov 1945, Res. to 13 Sep 1962; Pilot, then Intelligence.Citation Mention in Despatches (12 Jun 1946): For meritorious service.
Cold War Hot Jets....2 hours of BBC magic
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Here's a good one so one comes by high angle of attack grabs everyones attention then the second comes screaming by and upsets the sun umbrellas, pretty funny!
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Nice flight of an Eflite ultra micro Gee Bee, well flown and filmed.
Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Henry Becroft, DFC RNZAF
The above officer completed a hectic tour with 218 squadron during 1942/43 in which he was awarded the DFC. I have recently been sent three photo's which originate from a groundcrew member who seems to recall that the crew were that of Ken. I personally think they are, but would like confirmation. In G/Cpt Hanson masterly publication it records that Ken was awarded two MiD in 1945 and states that he did two tours with 218 Squadron. I can only find one tour at the moment.
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The following was posted on the Flypast forum seven years ago. I've been unsuccessful in re-registering on their site but am posting a copy of the message here on the off chance that 'Rob' or someone who knows of him can put me in touch. I have been contacted by Kenneth Mangos' brother Peter who is most interested in making contact with Rob. Errol robnz 15th July 2008, 08:37 Wow what a coincidence to see this thread.
Squadron Leader Keith Lawrence
Post by Luther Moore on Oct 3, 2011 0:13:06 GMT 12 Thanks Angel.Dave, the show was about peoples family war story's.In this episode it's about the Great Niece of "Pilot Officer Tony Boyd" from the RAAF and his life in the Airforce.They take Her to where he trained,fought died,and she gets to meet people he flew with including Squadron Leader Keith Lawrence.She also gets to fly a Tiger Moth and Spitfire the same plane her Great Uncle did in the Battle of Britain and Malta.They also give her...
F.O. Noel Sharp 488 Sqdn
All Does anyone have a contact for any of Sharp's family? A person has done a painting of his action during the Singapore campaign of him driving away a Japanese fighter from Sgt. Kuhn, despite being out of ammunition. He would like to donate it to a member of the family. cheers Dave
how and where to buy true / false passport, driver's licens
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help: info on a WW2 navigator
Hey guys!I have to do a biographical essay for school, and I thought I would do it for a relative, better yet a relative that served in the RNZAF! ;D I did a piece of creative writing last year on the RNZAF and it got excellence so I'm hoping for a repeat. But I need help gathering the info.
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Post by andrewpit on Apr 3, 2013 10:15:34 GMT 12 I have been reading in Cats Have Only Nine Lives by Bryan Cox that a few years ago NZ5394 was almost salvaged from Bouganville to be brought back to NZ for restoration.Does anyone know if the wreck is still there and has anyone else investigated whether it could still be salvaged as spounds like the best bet for a Museum in NZ for a corsair ?
Kiwi Short Stirling Stories
One of the least talked about bombers flown by RNZAF crews here is the Short Stirling. I reckon a thread with some stories, facts and details would be worthwhile. Here's one to kick it off: Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 81, 7 April 1942, Page 6 NEW ZEALANDER'S ACCOUNT (Special Correspondent.) (Rec. 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, April 6. A Stirling bomber piloted by Flight Lieutenant A. G. Humphreys, of Christchurch, dived from 15,000 feet to 150 feet when a Messerschmitt 110 attacked it over Kiel.
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brianc Leading Aircraftman Posts: 3 Post by brianc on Dec 20, 2012 3:52:05 GMT 12 Hi guysI have just joined your Forum.I am an aviation author and am currently researching Maori aircrew for a forthcoming book.
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