Thanks Setter for kicking this off. Yes boys and girls it’s time for a forum meeting in the Southern Hemisphere (it is summer there, right?). No, it doesn’t coincide with any big airshows, but you can’t tell me that there isn’t anything good to see (or drink) “Down Under”.
So basically…
Arrive Auckland Friday, Feb. 11th
Leave for Hong Kong, Monday, Feb. 21st
So, that gives me 10 days to explore New Zealand and Australia. Don’t ask me where I’ll be on any given day, as Setter has graciously signed on as official forum guide for this little expedition. We’re also hopeful that Dave McDonald can join us from Blenheim (as he owes me a Classic Wings t-shirt for the Seafire photos), and I would like to meet up with an L-39 mate of mine, Peter Voss.
When we run out of things to do in New Zealand we’ll head back to Brisbane, and I would imagine Melbourne (to see if the natives have eaten Mr. Tweed). If any of you would like to sign on for some, or all, of the festivities, then please PM Setter and he can coordinate dates and places. Being a typical American I’ve only recently discovered the fact that New Zealand isn’t “just off the coast” of Australia, so maybe I’m not the best one to plan this little journey.
After China I’ll be in England the first week of March. Tentative plans are to have a cleaning day at Old Warden, a visit to the Red Lion in Whittlesford (I mean a visit to Duxford), a pilgrimage to the Jackdaw in Kent (Oooh, Susannah sat here!!!), and of course, the first flight of the Rearwin at Popham.
So, any takers?
Steve
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