It’s a design from Pacific Aerospace, a Cresco, developed from the older Fletcher FU-24
http://www.aerospace.co.nz/aircraft/heritage-aircraft/fletcher-fu-24
There is a FU-24 in MOTAT, as well as various other ‘top-dressers’ used in NZ.
MOTAT12_8353fl by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Here is PV270, which has as-authentic-as-they-could-get paint, and has been allowed to weather. Not quite the same weathering as in-service use of course, hours are a lot more spread out than a Wing Leader’s mount.
“AL” Deere Spitfire by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Newly based Spitfire PT462 was outside during another hangar shuffle today. The wings (originally from LF.IXe TE517) make it the only UK based cannon configured two seater flying. The shorter ailerons are another feature:
For comparison, MH367 in NZ. Click through for more angles.
Spitfire Tr.9 MH367 ready for the day by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Well there is the Kiwi one!
Devon and Harvards at #NZAirTattoo by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Work on Sunderland turrets is underway (from different airframes I think). Not high priority, but they were on show in the Workshop during the Live Day.
Turrets in workshop by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Volunteer working on Sunderland turret by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Kids got to bend some real aluminium, as seen in the background. There was a work area set up next to the DC-3 .
Speaking of turrets, the main hangar has been rearranged a bit to provide a access to the wall behind the Lancaster. So close-ups of the rear turret now possible, as well as different angles on the P-40.
P-40E NZ3039 by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Lancaster NX665 rear turret by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
Peter Wheeler of NZ Bomber Command Assoc says that the missing perspex panels were out for copying to assist Just Jane’s restoration. Also a recent major survey showed that work is needed on the inner wing joints, this is awaiting its turn in the work-to-do queue.
Omaka P-40 Flightline
P-40 Trio by Errol Cavit, on Flickr
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