New Air 2 Air photos taken recently.

[Gavin Conroy]

Here are some photos taken recently.
The WW1 photos are the same as those in the calendar and all of the other aircraft were photographed in the first two weeks or so in January.

[Naki]

Nice pics as usual...I see the Rearwin was up for Auction - did it sell? The Harvard is a bit different with the spinner etc - who owns it andf where is that based?

[K5054NZ]

Paul - it was Trevor Collins' Porterfield that was up for auction And good point, I wonder how that went....aircraft auctions don't really have a history of success in NZ.

Nice to see Rozinante out and about Gav! What are the chances of their P-51 joining them here, do you think? And also fantastic to see Ilse up at last! Looks good as new - well done Jay and co!

Great shots as always! Looking forward to a bumper year of shots from you...no pressure of course Hopefully catch up with you at Hood on March 14!

[Ian Warren]

Again Gavin great pics ... World War One movie mecca .. come on Mr Jackson , a good historical tale

[kiwibarguy]

What is the model on the bottom photo with the 'S' on it?

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (kiwibarguy @ Feb 4 2009, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What is the model on the bottom photo with the 'S' on it?

Bristol Fighter ? .. these had an amazing record in WWI

[ardypilot]

Wicked pics as usual Gavin! Why the switch from Airliners.net to Jetphotos may I ask?

[Bazza]

Thanks Gavin, I really enjoy your stuff.

Is number 4 a Beechcraft D18 or similar and can you (or some other guru) tell me a bit more about it, for e.g. where can it be seen...really grabs me that one, I'd volunteer to polish that great paint job.

[spongebob206]

Beautiful,

Thanks

[Naki]

QUOTE (Bazza @ Feb 4 2009, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks Gavin, I really enjoy your stuff.

Is number 4 a Beechcraft D18 or similar and can you (or some other guru) tell me a bit more about it, for e.g. where can it be seen...really grabs me that one, I'd volunteer to polish that great paint job.

Barry

It's a Lockheed 12 (smilar to Lockheed Electra) - its owned by Pat Donovan (an American who lives in NZ - note the US reg) and I believe its based at Omaka . Its featured in a US Classic Aircaft book I found at the library once - wish I could find a copy of it again.

..and yes Zac sorry dont know my Rearwins from Porterfields!

[Njbb1995]

I think I saw you and the Lockheed 12 above the Marlborough sounds a few weeks ago. Very nice anyway

[ardypilot]

QUOTE

It's a Lockheed 12 (smilar to Lockheed Electra) - its owned by Pat Donovan (an American who lives in NZ - note the US reg) and I believe its based at Omaka . Its featured in a US Classic Aircaft book I found at the library once - wish I could find a copy of it again.[/quote]
Fri 23 January 2009
Pat Donovan's Lockheed 12A N14999 commenced its long ferry flight back to the USA, arriving at Auckland from Omaka. The owner is relocating back to the States.

[Gavin Conroy]

QUOTE (K5054NZ @ Feb 8 2009, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Paul - it was Trevor Collins' Porterfield that was up for auction And good point, I wonder how that went....aircraft auctions don't really have a history of success in NZ.

Nice to see Rozinante out and about Gav! What are the chances of their P-51 joining them here, do you think? And also fantastic to see Ilse up at last! Looks good as new - well done Jay and co!

Great shots as always! Looking forward to a bumper year of shots from you...no pressure of course Hopefully catch up with you at Hood on March 14!

Hi Zac,
The Porterfield didnt sell.
The P51 will not be coming to NZ and not sure of its ownership details these days.

Should be a good year, will be up around your way a few times soon for obvious reasons

QUOTE (Trolly @ Feb 8 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wicked pics as usual Gavin! Why the switch from Airliners.net to Jetphotos may I ask?

No reason really, it greates a bit of interest.
Wasnt sure at the start.
Started adding photos in July last year and nearly have 1 million views so the site is more popular than I thought.

QUOTE (Naki @ Feb 8 2009, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nice pics as usual...I see the Rearwin was up for Auction - did it sell? The Harvard is a bit different with the spinner etc - who owns it andf where is that based?

The Harvard is based at Motueka airfield and is a fine example of the type.

QUOTE (kiwibarguy @ Feb 8 2009, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What is the model on the bottom photo with the 'S' on it?

It is an original Bristol Fighter F.2b and is one of only three original examples left flying in the world and we are lucky enough to have one in little old NZ

[Gorlin]

awesome pictures!

[kiwibarguy]

Thanks Ian and Gavin, we sure are lucky all right! Just look at that beautiful prop.

[Kelburn]

I have to ask Gavin but what camera/lens do you use?

[Gavin Conroy]

Those shots were taken with 40D and 50D Canon Cameras.
Normally use 17-40 or 24-105 L lenses.

Have used some of those $6000 camera bodies but cant justify the money on one as the images I take are good enough for me and magazine editors so no more gear for me for the next year or two.
20D and 30D cameras are very good to.

They are all good cameras but when it comes to Air 2 Air photos, controlling the flight create good photos.
Good pilots and good briefs are the key.
I actually enjoy getting flights organized.

Have spent the last month organizing one flight at Wigram.
Sometimes it takes that long to pull all the elements together and we know what we are doing before we even leave the ground and due to getting the flying side of things running better means improving results and am still learning heaps.
Great pilots make the difference and by that I mean really experienced formation pilots who can visualize what we are after in a photo.

Sorry I have gone a bit long but most of the modern day cameras are very good but for me doing all the small things right from the flying perspective has helped a lot.

When it comes to ground 2 airs, they are all great cameras and I prefer to go go airshows alone as that way I dont get distracted so much.
Works for me anyway.

Cheers

[dbcunnz]

QUOTE (Naki @ Feb 4 2009, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Barry

It's a Lockheed 12 (smilar to Lockheed Electra) - its owned by Pat Donovan (an American who lives in NZ - note the US reg) and I believe its based at Omaka . Its featured in a US Classic Aircaft book I found at the library once - wish I could find a copy of it again.

..and yes Zac sorry dont know my Rearwins from Porterfields!

An Electra Junior appeared in the 1942 film Casablanca.
This Lockheed Electra 12 Junior of Pat Donovan's was the the plane that was used in the filming of Casablanca so you could find a few more books featuring it.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Feb 6 2009, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

An Electra Junior appeared in the 1942 film Casablanca.
This Lockheed Electra 12 Junior of Pat Donovan's was the the plane that was used in the filming of Casablanca so you could find a few more books featuring it.

Pin this , famous piece off history inside NZ from a very famous Hollywood movie , Doug - so close to home

[Bazza]

Check out the final scenes of Casablanca with glimpses of the plane............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwjRwAJXuYM

Pretty heavy drama though............"play it again Sam."