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Title: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Jamo on April 27, 2015, 02:08:11 PM

TVAL have had heavy airshow commitments this season, including Avalon in Australia, Classic Fighters at Omaka and Wings Over Wairarapa, so their in-house flying displays have been informal, pilot training sessions rather than large public events. I reckon there would have been 50-60 people at the show, so it was a very friendly event. Sara, Scott and the pilots gave some outstanding commentaries, well worth it even for someone like me who has read widely on the subject. Click on the images to enlarge.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030899.jpg)

A new aircraft made its public debut: BE2c ZK-CBE which is finished in the markings of 2612, a presentation aircraft sponsored by St Catherine in Ontario, from 16 Squadron, 1916. Declared missing on 1 June 1916. 16 Squadron formed at St Omer on 10th February 1915 from flights of No. 2, 5 and 6 Squadrons, using various aircraft until it was issued with BE2cs in February 1916.The squadron marking consisted of two bands around the fuselage on either side of the cockade. These were black on clear doped aircraft and white on the later PC.10 cover ones. 16 Squadron was re-equipped with R.E.8s in May 1917. The observer's 'goal post' rear gun mounting is more properly the Mounting Aircraft, Lewis, BF No. 10, Mark 1.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030652.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040039.jpg)

Another gorgeous aircraft from the TVAL team, well done to everyone. I believe the engine is one of TVAL's new-build 90hp RAF 1a types.

During the day two SE5as and the DH5 replica performed fly overs at local ANZAC Day services in the Wairarapa.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030722.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040018.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040021.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030720c.jpg)

The weather was absolutely perfect.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030859.jpg)

The first of TVAL's Albatros D.Va reproductions went up with the newer Albatros D.II

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030724.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030747.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030769.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030800.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030912.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030934.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030938.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030976.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030980.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040001.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040026.jpg)

The Rolls Royce & Bentley Car Club paid a visit and there was a very authentic Bentley Blower reproduction which the owner kindly displayed on the field.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030862.jpg)

Two Bentleys looking gorgeous together

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030925.jpg)

Some of the distance shots can be a bit challenging so I will call this one of the Sopwith Triplane 'stylised' or 'atmospheric'

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030704.jpg)

Towards the end of the day Gene De Marco took the Sopwith Camel replica up. It is fitted with an original Gnome Monosoupape 160 hp engine which produces a huge cloud of castor oil when starting

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030970.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030971.jpg)

Love the smell of castor oil in the evening

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1030969b.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040006.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040032.jpg)

 I love the ANZAC Day shows. The Autumn afternoon has a glorious golden glow as the sun sets.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Airshow%20Apr%202015/P1040033.jpg)

Thanks for looking in. Is Hood Aerodrome on your bucket list yet?

Cheers
James

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Gutzer on April 27, 2015, 02:14:45 PM

Fantastic photos...and aircraft!

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Des on April 27, 2015, 02:49:42 PM

Absolutely beautiful photos James, thank you for posting them.

Des.

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Nigel Jackson on April 27, 2015, 04:09:16 PM

Glorious and evocative photos. Thanks, James.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 27, 2015, 04:33:14 PM

Thanks for sharing, James.
A beautiful collection of gems and no mistake.

My Bucket has just had it's SatNav POI updated  ;)

vB

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Squiffy on April 27, 2015, 06:58:44 PM

What an amazing collection, and flying too! Thanks for sharing these with us, James.

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Adam on April 27, 2015, 11:29:19 PM

Thanks for the beautiful photos of gorgeous airplanes.  ;D

Adam.

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Pgtaylorart on April 28, 2015, 02:55:23 AM

Thanks for posting theses great photos, James. I especially like the close up on the Camel's tail showing how transparent it really is.

George

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Michael Scarborough on April 28, 2015, 10:10:14 AM

Wow...these are simply wonderful photos, James. You really are a master with the camera. Thanks for sharing with us.

Cheers,
Michael

PS I had the privilege of being in Auckland for ANZAC Day, 1991. The ceremony I attended was like no other military remembrance I have ever been to and will never be forgotten. It was a cloudy blustery day but just as the bugler began The Last Post, the wind died and a light rain began to fall. I get chills just thinking about it. You folks sure know how to do that sort of thing properly.

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Pgtaylorart on April 28, 2015, 10:49:13 AM

Quote from: bstachel on April 28, 2015, 03:15:25 AM

Only because the light is in a certain place though!

Regards, Richard

Yes, very low backlighting. Need sunglasses 8)

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: lcarroll on April 28, 2015, 12:04:42 PM

James,
    I thought I'd commented earlier but must have missed hitting the "Post" button. As usual, wonderful photos. Thanks so much for your splendid efforts, and yes, my "Bucket List" does include a trip to see some of this stuff in person! Thanks for sharing this......
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: kornbeef on April 28, 2015, 03:19:01 PM

Lovely images James & doesnt that DII look beautiful.

Notice the rippling in the fuselage with this lighting. Also verified where the cartridge ejections tubes protrude from the fuselage bottom  ;)


Keith

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Jamo on April 28, 2015, 04:19:47 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated

Here you go Keith  ;)
(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050912_zps61484732.jpg)

http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/library/Albatros%20DII?sort=6&page=1

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: kornbeef on April 28, 2015, 08:45:08 PM

TY James.

Feels another Encore DII coming on!   ;D (as if I havent enough to do?)

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: KiwiZac on April 29, 2015, 11:34:52 AM

As I said at Wings Over New Zealand, your photos are always a joy to see and it looks like Hood put on a great day. I completely forgot this flying weekend was on!

I must say the new Be2 is absolutely stunning and the sooner WNW make one the better. It's great to see some of the fleet being exercised.

Title: Re: TVAL flying day ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015
Post by: Ernie on April 29, 2015, 12:26:52 PM

Thanks so much for the photos James. Much appreciated.

Cheers,
Ernie :)