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Vol 16 No 5 2009 [Issue 73]
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The Vintage Aviator’s Albatros D.Va took to the air on 28 October from Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, NZ. In this article Gene de Marco describes the fascinating journey that has culminated in this wonderfully accurate reproduction joining this ever evolving world class collection of Great War aircraft. Gene also relates as to how the fighter flies. With its powerful engine, lightly built airframe and minimal bracing pushing the limits of technology at the time –this makes a very interesting read to say the least! The story is complemented by some superb air to air photography by Gavin Conroy.
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In our last issue we took a short look at the development and deployment of the Messerschmitt Me 262, and also the rush to secure examples of this aircraft for evaluation by the Allies. The few survivors of this particular ‘round-up’ feature in a detailed look at the remaining examples of this revolutionary fighter, which includes both period and current photos.
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It has been over a decade since we looked at the subject of surviving Catalina flying boats and amphibians in Australia and New Zealand. To say that the type has enjoyed a healthy growth in popularity during this time would be an understatement, as the number of PBYs preserved down under has doubled, whilst the number of flying examples has quadrupled! We take a look at the histories and current status of all of these lovely old ladies.
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Craig Justo describes the return to flight of Moth Minor VH-CZB, an aircraft he first saw some twenty years ago when it was housed at the Oakley Historical Museum. Sold to Mark Carr in 2003 the de Havilland went straight into restoration and this is described in detail, culminating in the machine taking to the air again some 61 years after its last flight. Finished in its RAAF Trainer colours, the Moth Minor can now be counted amongst the finest examples of the type in the world.
Hahnweide, Germany TVAL Remembrance Day, NZ |
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Vol 16 No 5 2009 [Issue 73]
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Hahnweide, Germany TVAL Remembrance Day, NZ |