Restored NZ Mosquito's First Flight (1 Viewer)

I think Waynepoo is going to be jumping out of his skin once he hears about this one Toddy! Thanks for posting.

Tom
 
Pretty cool but I wonder which part is being restored as it seems the hull was built from scratch.
 
Desertkiwi said:
To all those WW2 aircraft fans, the first offical flight of the New Zealand restored 'Mosquito' fighter-bomber is set for 29th September 2012 here in Auckland, NZ.{eek3}

Check out the below clip for a hint of whats to come........Yippee can't wait{bravo}}

Cheers chaps and tally-hoo......Toddy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Wxi9qPtw2I4
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Fantasic news....You Kiwi's are a pain...you have better air shows and aircraft than we have in OZ ....bet yer dont have a Hudson bomber ?...gee I hope not..let us have an great old warbird you blokes dont have....always jealous when I see your F4U...love to see one in the real..ofcourse the Kiwi's flew F4u's during the war,,,,,glad you kept a few....not like the Ox govt that scrapped everything.....please...please keep us all informed on the mosquito mate...Tom
 
jazzeum said:
Pretty cool but I wonder which part is being restored as it seems the hull was built from scratch.
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I agree Brad. From watching the video, it seems its not a restoration, but a scrtch-built new plane. Could someone clear this out? The Rolls Royce Merlin engines are authentic...
 
Sentaapua said:
I agree Brad. From watching the video, it seems its not a restoration, but a scrtch-built new plane. Could someone clear this out? The Rolls Royce Merlin engines are authentic...
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Hey Guys, to quickly answer your question, it's a partial restoration, the team at Avspec picked up a 'project plane' in Canada on behalf of it's new owner American collector Jerry Yagen. The plane's metal work was good, but it needed a new wooded airframe and wings.

Once airbourne this will be the only flying Mosquito currently in the world.

Will post some further info later tonight( NZ Time)
 
TomB said:
Fantasic news....You Kiwi's are a pain...you have better air shows and aircraft than we have in OZ ....bet yer dont have a Hudson bomber ?...gee I hope not..let us have an great old warbird you blokes dont have....always jealous when I see your F4U...love to see one in the real..ofcourse the Kiwi's flew F4u's during the war,,,,,glad you kept a few....not like the Ox govt that scrapped everything.....please...please keep us all informed on the mosquito mate...Tom
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Anyone wanting to get further details about the Kiwi Mosquito, please click on the below link....cheers{sm4}

http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/news/restored-mosquito-to-fly-september2012/1506052/
 
TomB said:
Thank you very much ....very appreciated......TomB
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An absolute pleasure Tom......... interesting to read they built Mosi's in Australia as well during the war.

I plan to post any further updates as we near the 29th September.....cheers mate{sm4}
 
Desertkiwi said:
Anyone wanting to get further details about the Kiwi Mosquito, please click on the below link....cheers{sm4}

http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/news/restored-mosquito-to-fly-september2012/1506052/
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Many thanks for the link. I am counting the days. There are/were apparently two airworthy dh98s in the US but neither one has flown in YEARS making this Kiwi kite very special. Despite my namesake, the Mosquito is my favorite airplane followed by of course the Beaufighter then Corsair. Watch out...I bet McKenna will drive up in a tank to watch the flight! No worries though as he will not make it up the ladder into the cockpit!

Best,
Marc
 
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Forum Squadron Members,

Here are some lithographs depicting Mosquito FB Mk VIs of 464 and 487 Squadron (the dh98 being restored in NZ is being depicted from this Squadron) of No 140 wing during Operation Jericho (breakout of more than 700 French resistance workers from Amiens prison). Enjoy chaps!

Tally Ho,
~Beau

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Beaufighter said:
Many thanks for the link. I am counting the days. There are/were apparently two airworthy dh98s in the US but neither one has flown in YEARS making this Kiwi kite very special. Despite my namesake, the Mosquito is my favorite airplane followed by of course the Beaufighter then Corsair. Watch out...I bet McKenna will drive up in a tank to watch the flight! No worries though as he will not make it up the ladder into the cockpit!

Best,
Marc
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Hiya Marc, yes exciting stuff, can't wait till the 29th September. thanks heaps for all the extra info and some great prints. I'll post any new links that come to my attention.

Yeah I can see McKenna atop a nice wee Sherman, guns blazing...{sm5}......beware of the Hun in the Sun mate{sm2}

In the meantime here is another link of the maiden flight of the restored Avro Anson MK1 here in NZ in July 2012. It's un-editored, but a really great clip of a beautifully restored gem.

Enjoy Folks.:salute::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clYmbtVQdW0
 
Just returned from the Ardmore Airshow, held here in Auckland, NZ to see the first offical flight of the resently restored 'Mosquito' WW2 fighter/bomber.

Absolutely amazing to see it buzzing low on attack runs in front of a large crowd........it's speed was really quite something to see and hear...unforgettable.{bravo}}

Will try and post a link or two in the next few days.

Cheers.
 
Out bloodly standing! Well done Kiwis.........{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}
Wayne.
 
Desertkiwi said:
Here's a couple of links to local TV news clips of the Mosquito's first airshow flight.......sorry about the 15secs of ads at the start of the short clip.


http://www.3news.co.nz/Mosquito-pla...years/tabid/309/articleID/270954/Default.aspx

Enjoy{sm3}

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/warbird-flies-again-video-5108120

Cheers Guys
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Thanks Kiwi..yer made me day....First the wonderfull Mozzi flying and then Sydney winning the AFL Grand Final...what else could one ask for ?....Hey...maybe the Wallabie's beating the All Blacks one day....thank mate...Tom
 
Onya Toddy, thanks for the clips, you Kiwi's (with help from an American dude) have got one up on us Aussie's that's for sure!

She sure is one beautiful bird as well.

Tom
 
TomNT said:
Onya Toddy, thanks for the clips, you Kiwi's (with help from an American dude) have got one up on us Aussie's that's for sure!

She sure is one beautiful bird as well.

Tom
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Thanks Tom & Wayne.......yeah what a day, she made several low attack runs over the airfield three times during the day.......sent a bit of a chill down ya spin really. The engine noise was outstanding and the speed something else.....can see why the Jerries feared this beast.

There's talk of building a second Mossie now, so who knows you Aussi's might get to see one yet?{sm3}

As for the Wallabies beating the AB's sometime soon Tom mate, well what can I say.......goodluck{sm2}:tongue::wink2:

Will post any other Mossie Clips I find too.

Cheers Guys
 
Desertkiwi said:
Here's a couple of links to local TV news clips of the Mosquito's first airshow flight.......sorry about the 15secs of ads at the start of the short clip.


http://www.3news.co.nz/Mosquito-pla...years/tabid/309/articleID/270954/Default.aspx

Enjoy{sm3}

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/warbird-flies-again-video-5108120

Cheers Guys
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Cheers!

Way to go mate! Much appreciated as I was waiting for this & had it marked on my calendar. I would have loved to have been there. Hopefully, someone will eventually be selling some DVDs of the flight, etc. Thanks again.

Best,
Marc
 
Beaufighter said:
Cheers!

Way to go mate! Much appreciated as I was waiting for this & had it marked on my calendar. I would have loved to have been there. Hopefully, someone will eventually be selling some DVDs of the flight, etc. Thanks again.

Best,
Marc
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Don't worry Marc, it sounds like the bird is heading to the states and the owner may bring it to a few airshows, perhaps in your neck of the woods.

Tom
 
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