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  1. 19th March 2009, 10:08 #1
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    Auckland - F18 Arrival

    For those that are interested an F-18 (possibly a few?) will be arriving in Auckland at 2:30pm TODAY. I'm not sure if they are doing anything special over Auckland, but they will most likely have some fun when they arrive at Whenuapai.

    I was fortunate enough to see the USAF C-17 arrive last night, and it would be my guess that you will see/hear the C-17 and F-18's getting some practice in today and/or tomorrow for their displays at Saturdays airshow.
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    Would love to see that !!!
    Please do pics


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    Where is the airshow? I would love to go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brett View Post
    Where is the airshow? I would love to go.
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    http://www.airforce.mil.nz/operation...i-open-day.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brett View Post
    Where is the airshow? I would love to go.
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    Well, i was slightly mis-informed. There was a formation flyover of two orions, the 757 and a hercules, followed by two CT4's coming in from cross country and doing a cool break over after a low pass before joining the circuit to land.

    At 3.30 the C17 did a practice run of their display routine. All I can say is HOLY SHIT THAT THING GETS IN THE AIR FAST!

    The F18's are due to arrive tonight at 8:20pm, so head down to Whenuapai if you are keen to see them come in. I'll try and take the camera down tonight, but will definitely have it with me on Saturday for the actual Airshow.

    Gates open at 9am on Saturday, admission is $5.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R6_kid View Post
    I was fortunate enough to see the USAF C-17 arrive last night, .
    I was in Albany when that bird came in. Bloody hell!

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    you reckon you'll be able to see much at 8.20? will the light still be ok??
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    None of the planes worth watching are NZ Airforce planes!! Who wants to see a C130, Orion or 757 for goodness' sakes!

    That's why they had to get the Aussies, Yanks, New Caledonians etc to turn up, so there would be some interesting planes to see...

    How bloody pathetic!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bend-it View Post
    None of the planes worth watching are NZ Airforce planes!! Who wants to see a C130, Orion or 757 for goodness' sakes!

    That's why they had to get the Aussies, Yanks, New Caledonians etc to turn up, so there would be some interesting planes to see...

    How bloody pathetic!
    Really? You do realise that the RNZAF aircraft go overseas for american, Australian and many other airshows right? (obviously not)

    Also, find me a clip of an aircraft such as this being flown this hard, I bet you can't (JATO not counted).....looks worth watching to me!



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    Quote Originally Posted by firefighter View Post
    Really? You do realise that the RNZAF aircraft go overseas for american, Australian and many other airshows right? (obviously not)

    Also, find me a clip of an aircraft such as this being flown this hard, I bet you can't (JATO not counted).....looks worth watching to me!
    That take-off vid looked as if the pilot had bent over to pick up the CD he just dropped on the floor or summin'. Phwoar!!!
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    Wow, they took off and then flew it fast over an airfield... you're right, definitely can't top that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by imdying View Post
    Wow, they took off and then flew it fast over an airfield... you're right, definitely can't top that.
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    right .. im so there tonight to watch the Super Hornets come in ... i think the Hornet Swarm should make an appearance too ...
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    Will the F-18's be doing an aerial display on Saturday? Can't see them listed in the events
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