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Demon50 |
Posted: Jul 4 2009, 08:05 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 410 Member No.: 47 Joined: 14-September 05 |
I took a drive past RAAF Pearce today for the first time in over three years and noted Macchi A7-027 in 2 FTS "fanta can" scheme markings on display as a Gate Guard.
Apologies if this has been reported before. I couldn't see anything else as all the PC9s and Hawks were hidden from view. |
darren.crick |
Posted: Jul 8 2009, 10:36 PM
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ADF Serials Webmaster Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 1,782 Member No.: 2 Joined: 29-May 05 |
thanks mate, didnt happen to get an image did you?
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Demon50 |
Posted: Jul 9 2009, 06:45 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 410 Member No.: 47 Joined: 14-September 05 |
Had the camera with me but the Macchi's not in a good position to photograph unless you are on the base.
Somehow I don't think the RAAF would like cameras being pointed through the fence and I didn't take that chance. I also spotted another Macchi in very faded grey scheme near the "carport" hangars but it was too far away to identify but I suspect it's A7-041 formerly of No 25 Sqn which I noted at the last Pearce Open Day on 19 November 2005. |
darren.crick |
Posted: Jul 10 2009, 12:15 AM
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ADF Serials Webmaster Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 1,782 Member No.: 2 Joined: 29-May 05 |
fair enough too, gotta watch those Raafies...
thanks! |
M3TriX |
Posted: Aug 2 2012, 12:03 AM
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DH Tigermpth (A17) Group: Members Posts: 13 Member No.: 6,732 Joined: 29-July 12 |
Hi all,
Firstly, thanks for the excellent work put into this site! Just wanted to post an update about the Pearce Gate Guard. A7-027 was moved to a grass area (same spot pointed to on photo) by the 25 Squadron RAAF Headquarters building a while back. A concrete block was finally laid down in this spot (as seen in latest imagery) and it also has cover. Good to see that they finally did a decent job to display the aircraft properly. It was frustrating seeing it in the open, on the grass at the gate when going past it for so long! (Had a canopy cover though) A7-041 is parked with the Hawks under the shelters. Attached Image |
Martin Edwards |
Posted: Aug 2 2012, 07:20 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,206 Member No.: 27 Joined: 25-June 05 |
Hi M3Trix, welcome aboard.
Thanks for the heads up, good to see yet another Macchi preserved. Do you have any photos of it in it's new location? |
M3TriX |
Posted: Aug 2 2012, 08:21 PM
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DH Tigermpth (A17) Group: Members Posts: 13 Member No.: 6,732 Joined: 29-July 12 |
Thanks! Unfortunately I do not have a photo and it might be hard to get one, but can try.
Cheers Shaun |
Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Aug 5 2012, 10:57 AM
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Messageboard Co-ordinator Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05 |
Welcome aboard Shaun,
That's a great update on the Macchis at Pearce. Always best to follow the rules re photography at military extablishments. Cheers Brendan |
M3TriX |
Posted: Aug 11 2012, 04:23 PM
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DH Tigermpth (A17) Group: Members Posts: 13 Member No.: 6,732 Joined: 29-July 12 |
Thanks! Don't worry, I wasn't planning on trying to get the photo myself. Only way is to get an official defence photographer to take a photo, but it would probably be restricted to personal use... :rolleyes: |
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