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Topic # 222948 5-Sep-2017 10:56
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Knowing that the RNZAF does not have any jets - which country just invaded New Zealand?

 

Any clues as to what just happened?

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  Reply # 1858780 5-Sep-2017 10:58
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/94864316/singapore-air-force-flies-in-to-ohakea-for-flying-training

 

 

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  Reply # 1858784 5-Sep-2017 11:05
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Nothing to be concerned about.

 

Our navy is on standby and ready to assist.

 

 
 
 
 


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  Reply # 1858800 5-Sep-2017 11:19
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Anyone in blenheim and nelson lakes can expect to be surprised too.

 

 

 

Todays the south island training sortie 

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  Reply # 1858803 5-Sep-2017 11:23
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North Korea are invading our shores

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  Reply # 1858817 5-Sep-2017 11:28
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But in seriousness.

 

Look at the size of Singapore. They even come (or did) to Waiouru and Tekapo to do training. If they have live fire training in SQ, they hit a neighbor or something close. 

 

So similarly their jets are here with some nice terrain to hug and a bit of empty airspace.

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  Reply # 1858826 5-Sep-2017 11:41
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There are also a few privately owned jet warbirds flying around NZ including BAC Strikemaster, Aero L29 and Aero L39. 

 

If you have the $$$ you can even go for a blast in one:

 

http://fighterjets.nz/

 

 

 

 

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  Reply # 1858835 5-Sep-2017 11:49
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kryptonjohn:

 

There are also a few privately owned jet warbirds flying around NZ including BAC Strikemaster, Aero L29 and Aero L39. 

 

If you have the $$$ you can even go for a blast in one:

 

http://fighterjets.nz/

 

 

 

 

Strikemaster72 on facebook (wellington based) :)

 

1 less after a recent sale :( had a 3-ship for the airshow up there before being shipped offshore.

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Linux: North Korea are invading our shores

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Must have bought their GPS from Alixexpress then




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  Reply # 1858891 5-Sep-2017 12:56
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Linux: North Korea are invading our shores

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Wouldn't need Fighters just land at Welington Airport with one  Company, job done




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  Reply # 1858962 5-Sep-2017 13:46
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Singapore girl, you're a great way to fly. tongue-out

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  Reply # 1858970 5-Sep-2017 13:52
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Wiggum:

 

Nothing to be concerned about.

 

Our navy is on standby and ready to assist.

 

 

 

I'm sorry you have mixed up our navy with Australias. Ours is a row boat with one oar, and a guy with an air rifle!

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  Reply # 1858977 5-Sep-2017 13:57
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Was probably one of these:

 

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  Reply # 1858980 5-Sep-2017 14:05
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WyleECoyoteNZ:

 

Was probably one of these:

 

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Wrong digits after the F :)

 

F16 falcons with external profile fuel tanks

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/111emergency/36210851913/

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  Reply # 1859018 5-Sep-2017 14:44
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I used to get used as a practice target by the A10 tank busters stationed at the USAF be near the farm.

Be out ploughing or whatever and they would roll over the hill to practice aiming at moving targets. I did ring once and make sure the weapons weren't live just in case the pilot sneezed and shredded my Fendt in a spray of DU rounds!





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  Reply # 1859020 5-Sep-2017 14:48
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Oblivian:

 

WyleECoyoteNZ:

 

Was probably one of these:

 

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Wrong digits after the F :)

 

F16 falcons with external profile fuel tanks

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/111emergency/36210851913/

 

 

 

 

No he had it right. SG have their F15's here.

 

 

 

*edit* Should read the article. They do indeed have their F16's. 

 

 

 

 

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