By: COSMIC WIND - 17th February 2004 at 12:02
Be surprised if we see Ray doing much in the way of display flying in the UK anymore. How old is he now, mid 70’s(?), well deserved retirement. I think that we’ve seen the last of the best of the best….
By: turbo_NZ - 16th February 2004 at 23:33
yup …’tiz our gain;)
I think the P-40 looks absol briliiant in AVG markings.
We do have some great aircraft here in NZ at present,…but you ppl’s in the other hemisphere have certainly got some great ones still….I mean to say BBMF to name just one, taxi-ing Lanc as well…
By: stringbag - 16th February 2004 at 23:28
I don’t think the P40 will ever return, as I’m told that there’s a problem with a lack of paperwork covering the restoration in NZ.
The UK’s loss is NZ’s gain.
M
By: Black Knight - 16th February 2004 at 20:55
Ray does have a place out there and it was his intention to retire from professional display flying and take a couple of planes to NZ.
I do hope they are coming back but i’m not holding my breath. I’ll just be happy to see them when i do.
By: duxfordhawk - 16th February 2004 at 20:53
lastly
P40
By: Dez - 16th February 2004 at 20:48
…lets just say theyve gone on Holiday!
Afterall 5 years as the Brietlings, im sure they deserve it!:) …
and lets face it we have been spoilt…
By: duxfordhawk - 16th February 2004 at 20:38
La9
Pic also shown on other thread
By: duxfordhawk - 16th February 2004 at 20:35
Ray is from NZ so i think he just want to operate his Aircraft there,Really both the P40 and Corsair Belong there as thats where they both served,and La9 is partly NZ owned and was restored there.
By: ALBERT ROSS - 16th February 2004 at 20:29
OFMC aircraft
As far as I’m aware, nothing has been SOLD, just loaned to Wanaka for a while, possibly only for a year. Ray Hanna being a New Zealander has connections down there and he has loaned some of the fleet for their air show. Don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll see them back before long;)
By: duxfordhawk - 16th February 2004 at 20:19
OFMC Corsair in US Colours
By: Mark V - 16th February 2004 at 18:47
Latest news from NZ on WIX forum…..
By: Mark V - 16th February 2004 at 16:42
Corsair and P-40 are at Ardmore, NZ now. La-9 is on the way. The Spitfire MH434 remains at Duxford as does the Mustang operated by OFMC.
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