Re: RNZAF Museum - The Reserve Collection Hangar
Posted: 21 Mar 2008, 11:57
The OCU aircraft never had any fitout in the cabin unless it was on a route training flight then it was full of spares and the odd seat for the groundcrew that flew with it.
I know 46 Sqn often re-rolled their aircraft depending on the task alloted to the aircraft and on long flights (Cyprus) we fitted ferry tanks in the fuselage.
Benches and para netting seem about right.
All I can remember thinking about as the aircraft stalled was 'I've just come out of 2 years training, what a waste that was ' as the aircraft hurtled towards the hut.
Had lots of other scares with them too but also lots of good times.
We used to wash the engines with walnut shells via a hopper on top of the running Dart engine.
I know 46 Sqn often re-rolled their aircraft depending on the task alloted to the aircraft and on long flights (Cyprus) we fitted ferry tanks in the fuselage.
Benches and para netting seem about right.
All I can remember thinking about as the aircraft stalled was 'I've just come out of 2 years training, what a waste that was ' as the aircraft hurtled towards the hut.
Had lots of other scares with them too but also lots of good times.
We used to wash the engines with walnut shells via a hopper on top of the running Dart engine.