Hi Rod
That's a different Cat that was in Australia before the QANTAS aircraft left Portugal. With the arrival of the QANTAS Cat, we'll have three airworthy ones here. How cool is that?
Andy
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- Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:20 pm
- Forum: Warbirds & Restorations
- Topic: QANTAS Catalina on the way
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28779
- Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:30 pm
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: AHS Centaur wreck found
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3779
Re: AHS Centaur wreck found
Completely agree with you on all points there, Dean. Finding the Centaur is wonderful and hopefully gets people thinking about the Montevideo Maru.
I'd like to see another attempt to find the USS Indianapolis but, obviously, Australian government funds wouldn't be forthcoming there!
I'd like to see another attempt to find the USS Indianapolis but, obviously, Australian government funds wouldn't be forthcoming there!
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:41 pm
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 129339
Re: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
Hi Bob
Just over $90 with postage thrown in. A bit beyond my resources at present unfortunately (given my recent book buying bonanza!).
Andy
Just over $90 with postage thrown in. A bit beyond my resources at present unfortunately (given my recent book buying bonanza!).
Andy
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:24 am
- Forum: Warbirds & Restorations
- Topic: Are there any Japanese Zero's still flying?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 20427
Re: Are there any Japanese Zero's still flying?
I think a show at Chino would be your best bet.
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:04 pm
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 129339
Re: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
Thanks Baders. I tracked Neville down but can't afford a copy of his latest printing unfortunately.
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:35 am
- Forum: Warbirds & Restorations
- Topic: QANTAS Catalina on the way
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28779
QANTAS Catalina on the way
Has anyone been following the Cat Qantas has acquired in Spain or Portugal? The jury's still out as to whether they'll fly her as a 'Double Sunrise' Cat or a post-war 'airliner'. As of Oct 17, she was in Thailand with a few issues. A few pics here: http://www.qfm.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&...
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:28 am
- Forum: Warbirds & Restorations
- Topic: Lockheed Hudson A16-112
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7004
Re: Lockheed Hudson A16-112
Saw her fly for the first time in September just gone. She's my favourite aircraft in the Temora collection. Oh to see her fly with a Boston, Beaufort or, dare I say it, Beaufighter. Love the twins.
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:24 am
- Forum: Warbirds & Restorations
- Topic: Beaufort Bomber A9-141
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6607
Re: Beaufort Bomber A9-141
Don't know how I missed this, W-F. Great looking work on the Beaufort. I spent a few days back in 2001 doing some sandblasting and rivet drilling when they were still in the workshop in Brisbane. She was awe-inspiring then and looks even better now.
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:02 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Help finding a crashed B-17 in New Guinea
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7534
Re: Help finding a crashed B-17 in New Guinea
All the best with your search, rbreak. I'm afraid I can't help immediately but I am intrigued by the date of the crash. By 1945 (and I'm no expert) the Fortress in the Pacific had been largely replaced as a heavy bomber by the Lib. I would have thought any Forts still operating in the region would h...
- Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:44 am
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 129339
Re: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
I've been after that Beau book for a while now, Baders. Where did you find your copy?
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:03 am
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 129339
Re: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
Just started Crosley's They Gave Me A Seafire - his wartime career sees him end up in the Pacific with the RN's 'forgotten fleet'.
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:05 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: 394th Bomb Squadron B-17Es
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4928
Re: 394th Bomb Squadron B-17Es
Apologies for posting without any useful info, Steve, but just thought I'd thank you for the pics. Haven't seen a nose gun mod like that for a while (been deep into C'th air forces in Nth Africa, Burma and Oz).
- Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:41 am
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 129339
Re: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
Been on holiday and moved interstate but have recently knocked over Drury's wordy Halsey's Typhoon and Hornfischer's brilliant The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors.
- Wed May 27, 2009 5:01 am
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 129339
Re: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
Here's the Amazon link with all the details, RR.
http://www.amazon.com/My-Sights-Memoir- ... 089141634X
Would love to see a pic of your 'installation'. accemagATbigpond.com
http://www.amazon.com/My-Sights-Memoir- ... 089141634X
Would love to see a pic of your 'installation'. accemagATbigpond.com
- Tue May 26, 2009 11:34 pm
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 129339
Re: What Pacific based book are you reading at the moment?
Just re-read "Nanette" by Edwards Park. A classic tale of a P39 pilot, his aerolplane, and his New Guinea adventures and the air battles for Port Moresby. Not a lot out there covering that specific period. His expanded version is "Angels Twenty" Top reads!!! Richard, have you come across Jim Morehe...