Hamilton Airshow 2013

[nuuumannn]

Beautiful, Jeff. That B-25 with the guns in the nose looks awesome!

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Beautiful, Jeff. That B-25 with the guns in the nose looks awesome!

Yea, I agree. She has been a gun nose for many many years ( as long as the CWH has owned her she has had a solid nose ) and the top turret is new this year. She used to have one and then it disappeared for a few years but the new one looks great.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Crimea_River]

Jeff, we must have been within twenty feet of each other. I too was at that same location, though along the short fence running perpendicular to the runway that bordered on the grand stand. Shame I didn't see you.

Will sort some more pictures and post tonight or over the weekend.

 

[Airframes]

Great pics Jeff.

 

[Gnomey]

Great shots Jeff!

 

[Crimea_River]

Saturday had a large turnout as can be seen below. I always get a kick out of all the fancy lenses turned skyward for the opening parachute drop.

The Mitchell, Corsair and Firefly did a few passes together. Interesting flaps on the Firefly shown in these pics. I had not seen them deployed before.

 

[Airframes]

Great pics Andy. I like the lack of barriers around the static display, although of course it means waiting until the crowds disperse before shots of the complete aircraft can be taken. But the big advantage is getting up close for detail shots!

 

[Crimea_River]

Yep. That's why one must get there early. I didn't take any detail shots of these particular aircraft because I took some 2 years ago. I have a few of the Corsair and Firefly from then and would be happy to post if anyone is interested. And, Terry, I though of you and your Mossie FBVI when I took these detail shots of the restored gunbay. A very impressive restoration indeed:

 

[Airframes]

Great shots Andy, and you're right, it's a beaut restoration job ! I'm still undecided about opening up the cannon bay (when I finally get back to the model!), but having seen these, I'm very tempted!

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Here are a couple of shots of three birds currently being restored to flying condition by the CWH. It will be great to watch these continue to progress and one day fly.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Wayne Little]

Fantastic shots Andy and Jeff!

 

[Crimea_River]

More of the Avenger, while we're there:

 

[rochie]

great shots Andy

wish i could find Decals for Hammy Gray's corsair, got the kit sat waiting for them

 

[Crimea_River]

You and me both Karl. There are some available here for a stupid price for 1/48. 1/72 not so bad: CanMilAir Decals: CanMilAir Decals, Victoria Cross Recipients

Or you can try here for custom masks at a reasonable price:Custom Markings/Masks

 

[Gnomey]

Great shots guys!

 

[Airframes]

Great shots chaps! Andy, that first pic of yours of the Avenger really shows just how big that brute is!
Without the wings and prop to balance things out and 'soften' the bulk, it really does show the size, especially with those blokes standing under the nose!
Some great detail shots too - could have done with those for the PTO GB a couple of years back!

 

[Crimea_River]

Yes, though the bomb bay is not fully restored as yet.

Harvards:

 

[Airframes]

Nice! I can hear those prop tips buzzing from here!

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Terry. By the time the last shot was taken, there was plenty of smoke in the air, hence the haze.

 

[Wayne Little]

Very Cool Andy!