Imported into New Zealand by Robert Borrius Broek, this P-51
has recently flown at its new home at Wanaka. We look at the
aircraft's history from its shipment to Australia, return to
the U.S. for rebuild and include not only historic photos,
but some stunning air to air shots of it over the
spectacular Alpine scenery.
The
German Technical Museum's new annex has finally opened after
some nine years of work. This has allowed some 40 airframes
covering the history of German Aviation for the past 200
years to go on display, most for the first time. Rarities
from both WW-1 and WW-2 are displayed along with engines,
documents and personal stories from those who shaped
aviation in the technologically innovative, but sometimes
dark history of Germany.
Peter
Jackson's Pfalz D.111 made its maiden flight before Easter
after five years restoration. Finished in the original
highly imaginative film finish, the painstaking restoration
is described along with a short history of the type.
Included are some great shots of 'Blue Max' movie action,
never before seen in print , complimented by some fabulous
air to airs of the aircraft taken during its public debut at
Classic Fighters 2005
The
final installment on the lovely Percival Gull takes a short
look at the various Gull types and lists the few survivors.
On the brighter side there are a couple of initiatives to
increase those small numbers, with two reproductions
underway and more planned.
We
feature our own Classic Fighters (at left), Australia's
largest… Avalon, and some stunning shots of the
Tennessee Warbird Weekend (below)….a taster for the
upcoming 'Planes of Fame' air show at Chino.
Imported into New Zealand by Robert Borrius Broek, this P-51
has recently flown at its new home at Wanaka. We look at the
aircraft's history from its shipment to Australia, return to
the U.S. for rebuild and include not only historic photos,
but some stunning air to air shots of it over the
spectacular Alpine scenery. 
The
German Technical Museum's new annex has finally opened after
some nine years of work. This has allowed some 40 airframes
covering the history of German Aviation for the past 200
years to go on display, most for the first time. Rarities
from both WW-1 and WW-2 are displayed along with engines,
documents and personal stories from those who shaped
aviation in the technologically innovative, but sometimes
dark history of Germany.
Peter
Jackson's Pfalz D.111 made its maiden flight before Easter
after five years restoration. Finished in the original
highly imaginative film finish, the painstaking restoration
is described along with a short history of the type.
Included are some great shots of 'Blue Max' movie action,
never before seen in print , complimented by some fabulous
air to airs of the aircraft taken during its public debut at
Classic Fighters 2005
The
final installment on the lovely Percival Gull takes a short
look at the various Gull types and lists the few survivors.
On the brighter side there are a couple of initiatives to
increase those small numbers, with two reproductions
underway and more planned.
We
feature our own Classic Fighters (at left), Australia's
largest… Avalon, and some stunning shots of the
Tennessee Warbird Weekend (below)….a taster for the
upcoming 'Planes of Fame' air show at Chino.