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OK, How Cool is This?

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Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:36 pm

OK, How Cool is This?

TWO Merlins and a set of Bushwheels:

Watch the rudder work on takeoff and landing. A real taildragger pilot! =D>
I saw this one being built in a hangar a few years ago in New Zealand. Great to see it come to life from a pile of plywood under plastic sheeting. Well done Kiwis!!!

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Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:35 pm

Re: OK, How Cool is This?

gotta love those small props....!
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Sun Jun 23, 2013 3:38 am

Re: OK, How Cool is This?

Very nice - great soundtrack, too!

I didn't think any were still flying since they are made of wood. Way cool to see. =D>
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Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:25 am

Re: OK, How Cool is This?

I too was at the Ardmore Airfield a few years back. The Mosquito was about 80% through its restoration(re-build).
They were restoring(re-building) a Spitfire also.
Amazing craftsmanship!
I took a ride in the DC-3 they have there which is on Air New Zealand Air Carrier Certificate.
Pretty cool.
I would encourage anyone going to New Zealand to visit the Ardmore Airfield.
A great little airport and wonderful people.
Now if we could get them to drive on the proper side of the road....

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Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:31 am

Re: OK, How Cool is This?

Awesome machine! I wonder what it's like in the cockpit with 6 stacks from a Merlin in each ear.
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Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:18 am

Re: OK, How Cool is This?

The sound of Merlins in full chat, glorious.
Thanks for posting,
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