Cloud9 New Realease Phantom

[Ian Warren]

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'

[Naki]

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

[Ian Warren]

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)

[Naki]

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

[Ian Warren]

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

[Naki]

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

[Ian Warren]

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!

[Naki]

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

[Ian Warren]

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