The first and the last ...NZ7001

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The first and the last ...NZ7001

Postby Splitpin » Sat Mar 01, 2025 3:20 pm

Thought I should post here as I did ask for this thread to be created....so, here we go.
The very first C-130H, NZ7001 making its final landing at the Air Force museum here in Christchurch 19/2/2025.
Photos are courtesy of NZDF, Air Force museum and Tom Heslop.

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Note the Hare in full power mode, bottom left hand corner......great shot.

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Re: The first and the last ...NZ7001

Postby Charl » Sat Mar 01, 2025 5:10 pm

Note the Hare in full power mode, bottom left hand corner......great shot.

Agreed, deserves to be preserved for posterity.
Nice selection, Sir.
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Re: The first and the last ...NZ7001

Postby Splitpin » Sat Mar 01, 2025 5:15 pm

Thank you Sir.
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Re: The first and the last ...NZ7001

Postby emfrat » Sat Mar 01, 2025 6:08 pm

Great stuff, Marty - exactly what you created the thread for :thumbup: :groupwave:
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