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Capt_Christo
May 04, 2009, 12:38 AM
Hi Guys ,

Here are a few photos from Saturday morning sail at Manly Dam near Sydney.

Enjoy
Capt_Christo
May 04, 2009, 12:46 AM
Ron's boats
Capt_Christo
May 04, 2009, 12:48 AM
Vince's boats

I forgot to ask what they were so I will find out and update this post later
Aerominded
May 04, 2009, 12:50 AM
Nice looking ships!
nick_75au
May 04, 2009, 02:26 AM
Theres going to be a TF 72 sail at Springfield Lakes, QLD on Sun 10 May

TaskForce 72 (TF72) QLD regatta, Springfield Lakes

I may make the journey with my 1/72 Schnell Boot

Nick
Scuba Dive
May 04, 2009, 10:23 AM
Beautiful ships guys. Are they all 1/72 ?
Ghost 2501
May 04, 2009, 05:32 PM
yep hence tf72. san diego has the 96th fleet which is all 1/96th
AQUARIAN2
May 05, 2009, 05:59 PM
yes, i think i will be there with a few ships ,seeing i am a member and hav'nt been for a while.Looking forward to catching up with you guys.
Capt_Christo
May 06, 2009, 07:31 PM
Theres going to be a TF 72 sail at Springfield Lakes, QLD on Sun 10 May

TaskForce 72 (TF72) QLD regatta, Springfield Lakes

I may make the journey with my 1/72 Schnell Boot

Nick

Hi Nick,

Can you take your camera and add some pics to this thread?

Cheers

Chris
AQUARIAN2
May 08, 2009, 03:43 AM
Hi Nick,

Can you take your camera and add some pics to this thread?

Cheers

Chris




if he can't be there, i'll be taking my video camera and my digital camera to get some pics.
regards
john :) :)
W.L Upshaw
May 08, 2009, 03:48 PM
It would be nice to see some photos of the TF-72 gathering.

Task Force-96 is based in Long Beach California, since 1984. San Diego has 8th Fleet.

W. L. Upshaw
TF-96
nick_75au
May 09, 2009, 11:55 PM
Didnt make it Im sorry, I sent an email enquiring when it starded and did not get a reply, so went to our club day instead, John W. brought down his 1/72 battle ship so all isnt lost :D
Nick
seadog985
May 12, 2009, 03:41 AM
nice boats. thanks for the pics.
AQUARIAN2
May 25, 2009, 01:11 AM
hi all, sorry about the mixup with the threads. but anyhow here are the photo's from 10th may.it was a good day,nice and warm and not much wind around.plenty of spectators and inquiries. All had a good time.
john p. :) :D
AQUARIAN2
Jul 12, 2009, 06:36 AM
Hi all, Another tf72 running day to be held at Springfield Lakes on the 19th July 09 from 9am to 3pm.
John P. :)
Ghost 2501
Jul 12, 2009, 09:38 AM
It would be nice to see some photos of the TF-72 gathering.

Task Force-96 is based in Long Beach California, since 1984. San Diego has 8th Fleet.

W. L. Upshaw
TF-96

sorry William, oops!! :o
retoabcr
Jul 12, 2009, 12:23 PM
Workmanship shows!! They're great!!
AQUARIAN2
Jul 19, 2009, 08:12 PM
Hi All,
Some pics from tf72 running day on 19th july at Springfield Lakes venue.
Weather was warm and sunny,a nice day for winter.
John P.
tim slocum
Jul 21, 2009, 02:25 AM
Awesome pictures, thanks for posting. I didnt know the English carried Skyhawks on their carriers?
W.L Upshaw
Jul 21, 2009, 09:33 PM
The Aussie's sure did and lots of them.
Trakka
Jul 21, 2009, 10:12 PM
"Vince's boats

I forgot to ask what they were so I will find out and update this post later"

G90 = HMAS ANZAC

H25 = HMAS Tasmania

WW1 vintage destroyers serving in the North Sea( I think)

D22 = HMAS Waterhen. Dubious distinction of being first Australian vessel destroyed by enemy action in WW2.
tim slocum
Jul 22, 2009, 12:35 AM
Thanks Lee, thats what I like about this hobby, you learn something new almost every day.