Our LRDG Chev

[Andrew H.]

Yes, the very same plane. Not sure who owns it, but it was also at a previous Karapiro event. It hovered over us, hardly even moving, informing the enemy of our movements. Heavy AA fire from our trucks seemed not to worry it at all

In Libya during WWII the LRDG were being followed and watched by a Storch when it landed to confer with some enemy officers on the ground. Two LRDG men hiding nearby, ran over capturing the Germans and burning their plane before they knew what hit them.

[Jacques Reed]

This may be of interest:

Attached are three photos I took in 2006 of a Fieseler Storch being restored at Tyabb Victoria. At the time I was told it would be the only one that will be restored to airworthy condition using an original engine.

As many of us know the most famous use of a Storch was the recue of Mussolini from his Italian captors by the Germans. The mountain top takeoff was a sight to see. I'm sure a net search will yield the filmed event as I have seen it on a WW2 documentary.

Cheers,

[Jacques Reed]

Further to previous post does anyone know if this is the same plane now based in NZ and seen at Lake Karapiro recently?

Not many left in the world so it is a good possibility.

Cheers,

[Andrew H.]

On Saturday we had a BBQ to celebrate the completion of our truck, inviting all who had helped us or shown an interest the project. Over the last six years we have received considerable help from local people, including businesses which have given us big discounts on materials and individuals who helped us with their skills or advice. It seems that some Te Aroha people recognize that the project is of special significance to the town. Brendan O'Carroll lent us some of his Arab head-dresses for the photo shoot. However I think we have some way to go before we learn how to wear them with panache.

[Dinty]

Absolutely magnificent, a credit to you all, cheers Dennis

[motto]

Looking good Andrew. You've done the hard yards and it's a downhill run to finish it off. Congratulations.

Dave

[Andrew H.]

Originally Posted by motto

Looking good Andrew. You've done the hard yards and it's a downhill run to finish it off. Congratulations. Dave

Thanks David
I hope you were not caught in the earthquake?