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- čas přidán 28. 09. 2012
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Reports from TV3 and Television New Zealand on the first official flight of restored Mosquito FB 26 KA 114.
Gorgeous plane an emotional plane ... I saw the Mossie over Wgtn in 2012 and great to see these older gentleman...salute and respect to them👍🇳🇿✈️
We were there (as part of associated classic British Cars display) and it was truly a magnificent and moving experience. The sound as the aircraft roared past was immense, as was recognising how important planes like this one were to the defence of Britain and the Allies. Absolutely my thanks and congratulations to everyone involved in this stunning effort. Well done.
Absolutely incredible! What an unbelievable project. Definitely on my list to check this one out in person after it gets over to the states. The Mosquito has always been my favorite airplane.
What a fantastic plane. Amazing job.
The Mosquito was the best light bomber during the war by a mile - it was virtually uncatchable it was so quick.
It was also incredibly versatile as a bomber, night fighter, recon, etc and was the scourge of the Nazis. It is reported that Goering was desperate for a similar German plane but they could not perfect the technology with timber (ironic!) to make it work effectively or safely:
"In 1940 I could at least fly as far as Glasgow in most of my aircraft, but not now! It makes me furious when I see the Mosquito. I turn green and yellow with envy. The British, who can afford aluminium better than we can, knock together a beautiful wooden aircraft that every piano factory over there is building, and they give it a speed which they have now increased yet again. What do you make of that? There is nothing the British do not have. They have the geniuses and we have the nincompoops. After the war is over I'm going to buy a British radio set - then at least I'll own something that has always worked."
- Hermann Göring, 1943.
WOW--at last, I'm able to see the innaugural flight of the first Kiwi restoration, of the first Mosquito. AND, see/hear. the GREAT WARTIME HERO, JOHN BEECHING, WHO i HELD ON-LINE WRITTEN CONVERSATIONS WITH , SHORTLY AFTERWARDS.
an incredible achievment ......hope she drops by "HOME" on the way to the states!!
Great job done by the restoration team!
WORLD BEATING TOP QUALITY, VERY WELL DONE NEW ZEALAND.
Whut a funtustic effort guys.
New Zealand strong.
A magnificent bird. Well done kiwis.
please dont risk it in silly low level aerobatics.fly it with respect and honour
I think the guy that paid for it wants to play with it at home ;
Wait a minute... this plane is going to USA !? It will not to stay in New Zealand, is this !? I hope not,because New Zealand is a so beautiful land that a so beautiful plane as this Mosquito FBVI should stay and rest there.
NEW ZEALAND SKILLS AND ABILITY----AMERICAN MONEY, SHAME.