Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:38 pmWe all have our fav FS aircraft , and we all have the best , Spit's ,51's , mmm Harvard,s , ......... Others the fast movers F105s ....... to Daks , ......to my absolute fav the Connie or is it ! 
from the same stable , the Herc , the Lockheed Constellation , C-121 and its many versions . I met my first Connie in the late 60's , reasons unknown I spent large time researching , but had to give up since these are , only 3 flying in the world . The Lockheed Constellation was used to fly personal and supplies during the summer season from Christchurch to Antarctic but soon to be replaced by the amazing Hercules .
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SOUTH AFRICA,s SAFAIR one happened to be on the ramp at Harewood , the standard short doing engine runs , many countries stop and use this area before heading South .
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Now this model would be interesting , the 6 blade'd 'J' extra length 30 series
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It is so versatile , the speed , load and manvourablity , constant updates
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To this wicked Bugger that could practically draw your country, s coast line if required , ALL THESE RETURN - FULL CIRCLE back to the Christchurch to Antarctic which we see every season
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North Wester's - rwy 29/11 ... heck a warm night , the thunder , lit up , today by the USAF New York AGN unit since Navy pass over in 1999
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from the same stable , the Herc , the Lockheed Constellation , C-121 and its many versions . I met my first Connie in the late 60's , reasons unknown I spent large time researching , but had to give up since these are , only 3 flying in the world . The Lockheed Constellation was used to fly personal and supplies during the summer season from Christchurch to Antarctic but soon to be replaced by the amazing Hercules . ........................
SOUTH AFRICA,s SAFAIR one happened to be on the ramp at Harewood , the standard short doing engine runs , many countries stop and use this area before heading South .
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Now this model would be interesting , the 6 blade'd 'J' extra length 30 series
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It is so versatile , the speed , load and manvourablity , constant updates
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To this wicked Bugger that could practically draw your country, s coast line if required , ALL THESE RETURN - FULL CIRCLE back to the Christchurch to Antarctic which we see every season
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North Wester's - rwy 29/11 ... heck a warm night , the thunder , lit up , today by the USAF New York AGN unit since Navy pass over in 1999
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.... I must Contact GLOBEMASTER ! get out on the RAMP and photo the Herc's 