This was sent to me by my mate John Scullin last night, who received it from the photographer, Dudley Payne. I’m told Dudley is happy for it to be posted. That is his son in the foreground.
The RNZAF P-40’s lying in their graveyard at Rukuhia, early-mid 1960’s. Amazing but sad sight isn’t it?
By: Dave Homewood - 29th August 2007 at 11:50
At least seven have survived (maybe more are stashed away out of public view, as NZ3125 was). They are:
NZ3009 – now flying at Masterton, NZ
NZ3034 – now static display at MOTAT, Auckland
NZ3043 – John Smith collection
NZ3094 – now flying in Australia with Col Pay
NZ3119 – on its way to USA where it will probably return to the air
NZ3125 – now flying with Alan Arthur, Australia
NZ3220 – John Smith collection
By: DazDaMan - 29th August 2007 at 10:39
Blimey, Dave, what a gem! I’m amazed they managed to survive that long without succumbing to the scrapman.
Any of today’s survivors escape from there?
By: bexWH773 - 29th August 2007 at 08:44
Dave, thanks for sharing the pic, youre right, it is both amazing to see them there, but sad to see those lovely ladies dumped there 🙁 Bex
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