Start humming the "633 Squadron" theme...

[ThinkingManNeil]

...'cause she's flying!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEyDlgJYIF8&feature=g-all-u

N.

[Tako_Kichi]

OK....:icon_lol:

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HAG11eworFU" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>

Glad to see her with air under her wings. :applause:

[emfrat]

Great stuff...but why is there always a vacuum cleaner butting in when you want to hear a real aeroplane?:a1451:

ATB
MikeW

[Bomber_12th]

More thanks than one individual could possibly make, to Glyn Powell, Jerry Yagen, and Avspecs for making all of this happen! What a great thought to process, that we now live in a world in which a DH Mosquito is flying once again (first time in 16 years). It might be surprising to some, unless you've been keeping up with it, that the aircraft has already conducted 3 test flights so-far, with both test pilots, Dave Phillips and Kieth Skilling, taking turns. It will be great to find out how many they are able to fit in today, before the up-coming big event. The cowls are reported to now be completely painted.

This air-to-air photo was taken yesterday (it looks right at home in the sky): http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/message/1348750160/First+air-to-air+shot+of+the+Mossie+from+yesterday%27s+maiden+f light+%28pic%2C+hopefully%29

A bit of a de Havilland reunion gathering at Ardmore for the big-day: http://www.mrcaviation.blogspot.co.nz/2012/09/odds-and-ends-from-ardmore.html

[Bomber_12th]

There are a few videos now on Youtube from the aircraft's test flights yesterday. I however also enjoyed this one, from earlier in the week, which was filmed in the cockpit while the aircraft was having some ground runs (it goes to show just how small the cockpit is): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgxTD1DULKU

[Jagdflieger]

I'll have to get the AH Mosquito out of the cyber hanger and crank her up for a few flights now.

[Naki]

Heading to Auckland tonight...will there tomorrow with my camera. The weather doesn't look too good but hopefully fine enough for some Mosquito action ....and the Anson as well

[Naki]

Holy crap....have you ever heard a Mosquito low and fast! Pure magic

[Bomber_12th]

Some beautiful photos starting to come in from today's flying - cowls/aircraft now completely painted and looking exquisite. Even in photos, the sight is too incredible to fully describe - I can only begin to imagine what it must be like for those who have now been lucky enough to see it first-hand.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrynmorgan/8034457893/sizes/o/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrynmorgan/8034486755/sizes/o/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrynmorgan/8034474322/sizes/o/

[Tako_Kichi]

Nice shots! :applause:

That first one just became my desktop background on both my monitors. :icon_lol:

[Wing_Z]

Holy crap....have you ever heard a Mosquito low and fast! Pure magic
Yes! Thanks to you for going early and pointing me to the right spot.
A Merlin is pretty loud... two of them are more than TWICE as loud!
A rare privilege, and an experience never to be forgotten.

If you have a subwoofer, turn up the music.
Loud.
Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_RBNa40cBw&feature=youtu.be

[Python231]

I was lucky enough to go to the airshow today, here are some pics that i took on top of a Wheelie bin :) Somethings that we saw will never happen again, who would have thought one day a vampire will fly along side a mozzie or a mozzie leading a herd of warbirds and shrieking across the sky.

73342733437334473345

[Naki]

Here's some of my snaps..



http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0719.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0699.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0696.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0632.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0634.jpg

[Naki]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0727.jpg

..and some other aircraft which are first timers for me

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0648.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0667.jpg

I'll post more pics when I find time

[Python231]

Holy moly, According to the Gypsy photo i was close by to you when you took that photo, then i went back to the wheelie bin that was closest to the Avro and the Mozzie

[Python231]

Keith the test pilot left everyone speechlesshttp://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73354&stc=1

One of my favourite planes in FSX the L-39

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73355&stc=1

Hey, Look! IT's a Corby!!!!!

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73357&stc=1

The Roaring 40's starting their routine

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73356&stc=1

Strikemaster

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73358&stc=1



I might put some more images on SOH soon

[Naki]

Great pics there Python..must of been standing close to each other at one stage...here's some more pics

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0627a.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0726.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0711.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0710.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0687.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0690.jpg

[Naki]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0739.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0738.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0737.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0736.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0734.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0724.jpg
The Anson was just as nice as the Mossie...just not as fast and furious
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0723.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0658.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0650.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0644.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0642.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0623.jpg

[Naki]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0615.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0616.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0613.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0592.jpg

[SPman]

Aaaaah - AKM and APT - they bring back memories........did Stan have all his planes there - the Dragon was there as well?

Quite a D.H. fest, wasn't it.

[Naki]

Yes most of the Smith Air Force were ther including the Dragon ...didn't get a decent photo of it but here it is on a high speed fly by :icon_lol:

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0657.jpg

[PeteHam]

KA114 DHMosquito Launch - <st1:city w:st="on">Ardmore</st1:city> Airshow, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Auckland</st1:place></st1:city>, NZ Sept 29 2012<o:p></o:p>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wKpAcl874hY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wKpAcl874hY)<o:p></o:p>

[Naki]

Some more great vids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUU7hBGy0lk&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te4q8gEv5LA