So, perhaps we should be cautiously optimistic until there is corroboration, in view of everything which has gone before, as I am sure you would agree.:)

As observed by aviation journalist John Walton on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/thatjohn/status/641403109500129280

Let’s all repeat: if your sentence starts with “CNN says” about aviation, maybe wait until that’s confirmed directly.

It had been at the AusFly event at Narromine, NSW (some 700km to the north) for the weekend – I actually saw it taxi for take-off this morning via Periscope.tv.
The main thing his he walked away.

Another day at the (Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre) office:

Facebook video, but no account required.
https://www.facebook.com/198301010253555/videos/915744948509154/

By the way, the area between the camera and the fence is available before and during the show (or any time at all actually) for good viewing of aircraft activity. The hangar containing the black triplane replica is the first of four immediately behind the OAHC, and doors for the flyable aircraft in the OAHC are to the left also. Access to the runways is to the right. Most joyrides (e.g. in the Stearman just visible in the video) depart from this area.

I’ve finally watched Memories of Manna (aviation docos are better entertainment than most offerings on in-flight systems), very good.

The MOTAT Lancaster is now in the markings off the longest-serving 75 (NZ) Sqn Lance, complete with an Op Manna symbol.

The Captain’s Fancy at MOTAT by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Indeed! There are several surviving ex-NEIAF Ryans. At least one (Ardmore NZ based) is in NEIAF colours.

ArdmoreSMA14_8983flr by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

It will be great to have another larger type to visit in Oz.

Lovely photos,whats with all the yellow hats ,a membership ID?

Gold Pass members get a baseball cap, along with a programme and stuff. At Omaka, you get a bottle of wine as well!

Regarding the Avenger’s history, see
http://www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/30%20Squadron%20Plonky.htm

Great stuff Mikey, can’t wait to see it fully painted up!

Can I order a V2 when you have finished this one :stupid:

Omaka have half of a ‘dud’ V2 (what was left after the top half was blown to many thousands of bits, upended in a small diorama behind one end of the crowd line).

Cool…

And Kiwi Spitfire Ace Alan Peart still has his WW2 helmet!
http://rnzaf.proboards.com/post/218010/thread