The Mig 15 pilots used to say : "Theres only one thing worse than seeing a RN Sea Fury at close quarters - and thats NOT seeing a RN Sea Fury at close quarters"
As a Tradesman engineer i worked on both this Fury and the Venom shown, so I can clarify a few things. The Venom is the second ZK-VNM, a mark 4, which was later painted Red and white. There was an earlier Mk 1 (also VNM) that crashed off the end of Ardmore's runway. At the time of this show, Robbie no longer had a share in the Sea Fury; It was owned by Grant Biel, who was flying the Venom. This Fury was sold in Australia and was the one impounded.
is this the same fighter that ended up impounded in Australia...purchased by Flying Fighters then taken off them for tax evasion...along with the rest of the collection.
I am not sure. I will be uploading this Venom (I think!) painted red in Swiss colors from Hamilton 1995 soon. I was aware that a DH Vampire failed to take off at Ardmore prior to this, it crossed a road, ran into a paddock & was W/O.Thanks for your comment.
Why doesn't the guy on the tannoy Shut TF up so we can hear the engine.
pobinr 6 days ago
Hi Andy - my pleasure. I gave your Dad a copy way back when he was at Aberdeen Road, Milford. Mike
AirflowNZ 7 months ago
Thanks for uploading this, been a long time since I've seen Dad flying and have great memories of this as a teenager
AndyBoothRacing 7 months ago
The Mig 15 pilots used to say : "Theres only one thing worse than seeing a RN Sea Fury at close quarters - and thats NOT seeing a RN Sea Fury at close quarters"
volumex2000 8 months ago
Nothing sounds like a Sea Fury.
Camerameister 9 months ago
Lovely.
Susseditout 1 year ago
As a Tradesman engineer i worked on both this Fury and the Venom shown, so I can clarify a few things. The Venom is the second ZK-VNM, a mark 4, which was later painted Red and white. There was an earlier Mk 1 (also VNM) that crashed off the end of Ardmore's runway. At the time of this show, Robbie no longer had a share in the Sea Fury; It was owned by Grant Biel, who was flying the Venom. This Fury was sold in Australia and was the one impounded.
K1W1fly 1 year ago
Please please more videos of this truly magnificent aircraft, it's my favourite!
5/5 mate, well done!!!!! (although a bit short) :-)
Irvine5312x6ma 2 years ago
What a fast and beautiful Aircraft
Thanks for sharing this nice Video!!
FSchmehl 2 years ago
This aircraft for sale in Auckland NZ for $120,000. inc GST.
AirflowNZ 2 years ago
is this the same fighter that ended up impounded in Australia...purchased by Flying Fighters then taken off them for tax evasion...along with the rest of the collection.
If not...same markings.
juzzi07 1 year ago
@AirflowNZ
why so cheap? They usually fetch $500K plus. Is it not flying?
juzzi07 1 year ago
Great Video! Did the Venom crash not long after this video?
vne1981 2 years ago
I am not sure. I will be uploading this Venom (I think!) painted red in Swiss colors from Hamilton 1995 soon. I was aware that a DH Vampire failed to take off at Ardmore prior to this, it crossed a road, ran into a paddock & was W/O.Thanks for your comment.
AirflowNZ 2 years ago
@vne1981 No it was sold to aussie
1littlelee 1 year ago
@1littlelee Ok, do you know who or where to?
vne1981 1 year ago
@vne1981 nope dunno who too, but apparently its coming to Auckland in sept 19 for a mini airshow at ardmore in the afternoon from aussie
1littlelee 1 year ago