Barf Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hi folks, My name is Nathan Bosher, I currently work at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum at Wigram in Christchurch. I am the resident Safety & Surface Tech, meaning I am responsible for all our aircraft upholstory, flying clothing, life rafts, parachutes etc (thats the Safety part of the job title) and all of the aircraft /vehicle painting requirements (or 'Surface Finishing' in air force terms) I spent 22.5 years in the RNZAF and then became a civilian defence employee when my time was up and returned to my old job. A mate of mine collects military vehicles (and volunteers at the museum) and we have just finished building a canopy for a Lloyd Carrier (Starter & Charger version), over 150hrs of work. Hobbies include Aviation art, land yachting, and Sled Dog Racing (we have Alaskan Malamutes) My wife, Paula, and I live on a ten acre propperty outside Christchurch and are expecting our first child in late November. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Welcome to the mad house. I like the idea of the a military dog sled. Please post pictures, and of the MVs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 hi and welcome :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 You must have a few stories to tell of your time in the military . Welcome to the HVMF club house , Usual new joining members chores to do before being allowed into the bar and the combination Stalwart play lake and member swimming area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Good to have another Kiwi on board. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 A dog sled? So now we'll have to build a doghouse next to the clubhouse. Ok, guys...here are a hammer and nails... O yes, wellcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 There is a dog house! I'm usually occuping it! However I'd happily share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Nathan, do me a favour and go up to Wellington, and give my mate a kick, you'll enjoy it He's ex RAF! and tell him to give me a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Good to have you with us Nathan, Welcome to the Friendly Forum. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Garrison Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi Nathan. Am ex RNZAF Provo. Were the last Provo course to graduate from Wigram before they closed her down. Would be good to keep in touch as we are just up in Blenheim. Hope you are surviving all the issues at present with quake damage. Trying to get a military history group up and running in your part of the country as it seems to be lacking a bit down there. Send us a message and we will try and meet up next time we are down. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Welcome, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry taylor Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi Welcome, althow its a bit late, you have been on a while,i got a mate who used to go to the museum often, i think he was somekind of yearly member or something,Dave Watson, i took me along once...and i always remember when i took the bus to work to cookietime that we passed the plane on the side of the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slurr Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome, another New Zealander! Hi Welcome, althow its a bit late, you have been on a while,i got a mate who used to go to the museum often, i think he was somekind of yearly member or something,Dave Watson, i took me along once...and i always remember when i took the bus to work to cookietime that we passed the plane on the side of the road That plane is a DC3 with cookies painted on it mounted on poles (for people interested in knowing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Garrison Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Plane outside Wigram Museum is in fact a Harvard and there is a Spitfire (fibreglass gate guardian replica made by the RNZAF) at Christchurch Airport. Both are very close to the Cookie Time Factory in Hornby. The DC3 you speak of is south of the Army Museum at Waiouru and used to be painted Yellow and Black advertising Rangitikei River Adventures. Just some of our fun and interesting sights down here. Have done the annual Spitfire to Harvard run for the RNZAF for too many years whilst on courses at Wigram. They called it a PT session... not flaming likely.:nono: Where abouts do you hail from Slurr? Edited June 2, 2012 by The Garrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slurr Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi, I am from Palmerston North. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Garrison Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi David. Not a bad place. I spent the best part of three years based at Ohakea so Palmy was a frequent visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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