NZFF

Anybody have any photos/pics or info on the F4 and if it may have visited NZ while in its short service with RAAF (1970-73) !?
Did at any time they visit NZ !? .. keep in mind this is in period off Vietnam when all wanted to get out,
Aussie wanting F111s , quik fix - they got Phantoms and we got Strikemasters
Be interested to see how much for , or the memories for the Best of the Best! the 'F4'

Hi Warren

I don't believe the Aussie F4s ever came to NZ. I remember USAF F-4Es in NZ in the late 70's (flew over our house in the Naki if I remember correctly) at an airshow in Ohakea in the early 80s.

Sorry don't have photos of Aussie f4s over than some black and white ones in a RAAF book I have.

Naki

Hi Naki

They would have a site and sound to see , Purnell/lynch publication - RAAF since 1911?
I found a link with colour photos and history .

http://www.angelfire.com/extreme/raafphantoms/index.htm

Thanx B)

I tell a lie - I double checked the book I have (Australia's Military Aircraft - Ross Gillett) and ther is soem coulour phots on page 62. Looks like the standard USAF scheme from the 70's with RAAF roundels & markings. Glad you found some photos and look forward to your repaint of Cloud 9 F-4 (which looks great) - if that what you are doing? The real thing is impressive although the F-111 at Wanaka is hard to beat.

Cheers


Naki

F111's .. Damm! they are impressive , just no good FS model yet ,Seen with 3 bird flame demo , night flamer at Avalon and of all PLACES! 2 punchin holes thru the sky misty/cloudy85/86 day went verticle and leaving them open due to afterburners 'Wigram'! , this Cloud9 F4 is from me High recommend ! Alphasim type nice , lotta versions , and have not seen the IRIS model but guess worth it , depends on how u look at the plane,
So i really checked it out , the moneys was to pay for a super good Heli, something about speed !
I better Install Robins Naki for u Naki and Screenie the Aussie F4 for U over the NAKI

Ian

Yes saw the F 111 at Wanaka this year. First time I have seen the dump & burn - must be spectacular at night.

Can't wait to see the RAAF Phamtom over Egmont!

Naki

parked up , great animations with tags wheel chocks , but model detail is superb as is cockpit , it equals CapSim F104 PLUS

I took it thru a tower veiw airshow demo .... OFF COURSE ! the high speed pass !
BANG! .. the sonic boom ! i was very pleased as i pick myself off the floor ! after coming off my seat ! YIP its GREAT!

That looks awesome Warren. It looks like the Cloud 9 F-4 is the best FS military jet out there at the moment.

I am afraid I have overspent on other A/C so no Cloud 9 F-4 for me (yet). I''l have to stick to my RealAir Spitfire for my need for speed.

Cheers

Naki

Heck be amazin to go head to head REALAIR to CLOUD9 .. that spitty is pretty , and love it thru the Hamner scenery B)

Ian

Hey thought ? must see how the F4 likes it