Oh get yourself a real job like me an an office !:diablo:…:D:(

that second SE5 shot is superb…….it looks frail, nimble – captured it perfectly,

I was about to post a simular comment! GREAT photo!

cheers mate,

-John

The ski jump has a pronounced curve and actually does put quite a load on the landing gear as the a/c enters.
If it was more a flat plate then it would not launch the a/c as effectively.

cheers baz

Here’s the ski jump on ‘Lusty’ during her visit to Oslo in may last year (ZG480 is on the jump).

This photo roughly shows what the aircrafts attitude would be on take-off…… I guess the Harrier U/C is designed to take a lot of heavy use.

cheers,

-John

I’ll make a comment Dave…………….. GREAT photos of a wonderful display.:)

I think many of us forget what’s going on in NZ. As an aussie I have always been impressed by the ammount of great restorations, builds and happennings in NZ by the fairly small community of vintage aircraft/warbird folk!

‘One day’ when I visit home (Melbourne) I’ll try for a trip to NZ (with the wife’s blessing);).

cheers and thanks for shareing,

-John

Hi tona,

the other is a WW2 british ‘escape’ compass.

Hamilton AN5470 master navigation watches usually sell for between $350 and $500 on ebay depending on markings and condition.

They are a very nice and collectable watch, there is also a round metal box with a glass window for them (grey painted). Inside is a spring loaded cradle that the watch fits into.

cheers,

-John

Hi,

I know of this nice site about 134 Squadron in Russia……….

http://lend-lease.airforce.ru/english/articles/sheppard/hurricanes/index.htm

Many years ago (in Australia) I had a DFC medal group from Wing Commander Mickey Rook, younger brother of Squadron Leader Tony Rook of 504 and 134 Squadrons. (it was then that I bought ‘Hurricanes over Russia’, a very nice book!).

504 Sqdn. 1940. Mickey Rook is the tallest pilot in the back row.

Mickey Rook was with his brother (S/Ldr. Tony) in France in 1940 and during the Battle of Britain. He became a Wing Commander and his wing of spitfires were involved in the Tunisia landings. He was later involved in D-day and europe.
His DFC was awarded in 1943 for his leadership and skill with the Spitfire wing (I think it was dated 1943). Mickey was known as the tallest pilot in the RAF at the time. (I think his score in the B of B was four + two probables. He also had one victory in Russia and some in the Med.).

Mickey was killed after the war in a 504 Squadron Mosquito when an engine caught fire during a night take off.

cheers,

-John

I think it’s also down to the banks and other lenders…….

my father wrote from Australia a few weeks ago that people are still being offered loans of up to 100% without any sort of guarantee or checks if they can repay a loan.

A friend once told me that he thought the banks are here to help us! I told him about banks being in business to make money and he found it hard to believe!

Maybe good financial planning classes in the final years in school would be an idea!

cheers,

-John