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RNZAF Past & Present

PostPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:48 pm
by andy190
Some more photos from the RNZAF's 75th Anniversary Air Show this time of the RNZAF.

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Douglas C-47: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_C-47



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Douglas A-4 Skyhawk: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-4_Skyhawk

The RNZAF Retired the Skyhawks in 2001 after they had a massive upgrade. The government at that time also cancelled the order for their replacement, the F-16.



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Lockheed P-3 Orion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-3_Orion

The RNZAF operates 6 of these for maritime patrol.



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Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaman_SH-2G_Super_Seasprite

The RNZAF operates 5 of these for use on the RNZN's ANZAC Class Frigates.



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AgustaWestlandAW109: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agusta_A109

The RNZAF operates 5 of these with a proposed future purchase of three additional aircraft.



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NHIndustries NH90: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NH90

The RNZAF received 8 NH-90's in February 2012. Right now they are in the testing & evaluation phase.

They were only going to be on static display but the RNZAF Mechanics managed to get one flying for the Air Show. 

Re: RNZAF Past & Present

PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:40 am
by Flying Trucker
Thanks for the wonderfuls shots and taking us along Andy...well done... ;)

Again nice touch on adding the Aircraft Links... ;)