The Aviation Thread

**FatesWarning** · January 26th, 2020, 08:12 PM

All things aviation, fixed and rotor wing, civil and military, post your pictures, or discuss a topic, this is the place for aviation enthusiasts.

Ansett ANA Boeing 727.

**Roubignol** · January 26th, 2020, 09:22 PM

The day when all airplanes will fly thanks to really renewable fuel will be a great day.

**FatesWarning** · January 26th, 2020, 09:53 PM

Love pictures like this from WWII, re arming of Hawker Hurricane.

**FatesWarning** · January 26th, 2020, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roubignol

The day when all airplanes will fly thanks to really renewable fuel will be a great day.

Virgin Australia is using bio fuel.
https://newsroom.virginaustralia.com...isbane-airport

**FatesWarning** · January 26th, 2020, 10:34 PM

Sad news this week here in Australian when a Coulson Avition C-130 water bomber
crashed in NSW killing all 3 crew, may they R.I.P. thank you for your service.

**FatesWarning** · January 27th, 2020, 12:35 AM

RAAF Tindal, F/A-18 Hornets taxing.
Click thumbnail for high resolution 3600x2400.

**Historian** · January 27th, 2020, 06:03 AM

An aviation story that caught my eye recently- Late last year historic warbird operator Boultbee Flight Academy took their Mk9 Spitfire on a 27000-mile trip around the world.

There was some PC stuff about the silver finish being chosen over because it was 'less provocative than one adorned with camouflage paint, we hope to broaden the appeal and reach of the project, and gain easier access to nations en route', but that bare-metal finish really does emphasise the pure elegance of Mitchell's design.

MJ271 was quite an appropriate choice of aircraft for such an international project- during a combat career of 51 missions in WW2, she was flown by pilots from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Trinidad, before going on to serve with the Dutch Air Force postwar.

Estreeter · January 27th, 2020, 08:38 AM

Hmm,
2 of ya should know where these were taken, by me

almost a year ago to the day.

Avalon Air Show 2019, was in my hometown that weekend and decided to go, more or less just to try a new camera, these I've resized to about 1/3rd original so quality is lost.

I've no idea what the aircraft are except for the jets,

1 fighter jet 300 metres away is loud enough, 4 together is better

Great display by all pilots in all aircraft that day.

**Sir Honkers** · January 27th, 2020, 09:31 AM

As kid I thrilled to the adventures of Biggles, so there's only one fighter.

**FatesWarning** · January 27th, 2020, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Historian

An aviation story that caught my eye recently- Late last year historic warbird operator Boultbee Flight Academy took their Mk9 Spitfire on a 27000-mile trip around the world.

There was some PC stuff about the silver finish being chosen over because it was 'less provocative than one adorned with camouflage paint, we hope to broaden the appeal and reach of the project, and gain easier access to nations en route', but that bare-metal finish really does emphasise the pure elegance of Mitchell's design.

MJ271 was quite an appropriate choice of aircraft for such an international project- during a combat career of 51 missions in WW2, she was flown by pilots from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Trinidad, before going on to serve with the Dutch Air Force postwar.

What an awesome story, thanks for sharing it.

January 26th, 2020, 08:12 PM	#1
FatesWarning Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Southern Land Posts: 4,950 Thanks: 42,393 Thanked 82,709 Times in 4,975 Posts	The Aviation Thread All things aviation, fixed and rotor wing, civil and military, post your pictures, or discuss a topic, this is the place for aviation enthusiasts. Ansett ANA Boeing 727.

January 26th, 2020, 09:53 PM	#3
FatesWarning Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Southern Land Posts: 4,950 Thanks: 42,393 Thanked 82,709 Times in 4,975 Posts	Love pictures like this from WWII, re arming of Hawker Hurricane. Last edited by FatesWarning; January 26th, 2020 at 10:23 PM..

January 27th, 2020, 06:03 AM	#7
Historian Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 4,029 Thanks: 102,514 Thanked 93,974 Times in 4,024 Posts	An aviation story that caught my eye recently- Late last year historic warbird operator Boultbee Flight Academy took their Mk9 Spitfire on a 27000-mile trip around the world. There was some PC stuff about the silver finish being chosen over because it was 'less provocative than one adorned with camouflage paint, we hope to broaden the appeal and reach of the project, and gain easier access to nations en route', but that bare-metal finish really does emphasise the pure elegance of Mitchell's design. MJ271 was quite an appropriate choice of aircraft for such an international project- during a combat career of 51 missions in WW2, she was flown by pilots from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Trinidad, before going on to serve with the Dutch Air Force postwar. __________________ I'm trying to repost any images lost during the recent Imagebam issues with alternative image hosts over the next few weeks- After that it will depend on whether I have backup copies to repost...-

January 27th, 2020, 08:38 AM	#8
Estreeter *Administrator* Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The 19th hole Posts: 58,145 Thanks: 449,888 Thanked 896,971 Times in 60,346 Posts	Lovely 40 plus degree day it was in the Avalon dust Hmm, 2 of ya should know where these were taken, by me almost a year ago to the day. Avalon Air Show 2019, was in my hometown that weekend and decided to go, more or less just to try a new camera, these I've resized to about 1/3rd original so quality is lost. I've no idea what the aircraft are except for the jets, 1 fighter jet 300 metres away is loud enough, 4 together is better Great display by all pilots in all aircraft that day. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

January 26th, 2020, 09:22 PM	#2
Roubignol Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mice Planet Posts: 3,882 Thanks: 15,974 Thanked 29,726 Times in 3,826 Posts	The day when all airplanes will fly thanks to really renewable fuel will be a great day.

January 26th, 2020, 10:34 PM	#5
FatesWarning Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Southern Land Posts: 4,950 Thanks: 42,393 Thanked 82,709 Times in 4,975 Posts	Sad news this week here in Australian when a Coulson Avition C-130 water bomber crashed in NSW killing all 3 crew, may they R.I.P. thank you for your service.

January 27th, 2020, 12:35 AM	#6
FatesWarning Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Southern Land Posts: 4,950 Thanks: 42,393 Thanked 82,709 Times in 4,975 Posts	RAAF Tindal, F/A-18 Hornets taxing. Click thumbnail for high resolution 3600x2400.

January 27th, 2020, 09:31 AM	#9
Sir Honkers Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Land Of Glorious Leader Posts: 30,354 Thanks: 286,908 Thanked 386,314 Times in 30,311 Posts	As kid I thrilled to the adventures of Biggles, so there's only one fighter.