I passed through Waiouru a couple of weeks ago and went into the National Army Museum there for the first time in many years so took a few pics. They are taken with my camera phone and the lighting is fairly harsh so apologies if they are not the best.
A few fairly random shots....can post more if anyone's interested.
25pdr from 16th Field Regt RNZA Korean War
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M20 Super Bazooka
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Nock Volley Gun
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British 4.5" Howitzer
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NZ Sherman as used in Italy 1943 - 5 with cast hull
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Got to say its a really good museum - as good as anything I saw in Europe during my trip over there in 2015. If you are ever in NZ and are passing through Waiouru take the time to have a look. Entry is only $15.
You can't miss the Museum as Waiouru is a very small town in the middle of the North Island and it has a very distinctive "gate guardian" in the form of a Centurion sitting on the front lawn......
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It has been the home to the NZ Army's Training Group for many years. The whole area is volcanic scrub land that can't be farmed. The local scenary is also fairly spectacular - Tongariro National Park with its volcanoes.......Mt Ruapehu (taken on an earlier trip during the winter).
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Cheers
Peter
Liked the pictures, Peter, thanks. "Mt Doom" look more placid then in the movie! 😀 A spectacular shot.
Quote from: d_Guy on 05 February 2017, 11:13:59 PM
Liked the pictures, Peter, thanks. "Mt Doom" look more placid then in the movie! 😀 A spectacular shot.
Thanks.
Didn't see any hobbits/elves/orcs etc on the Desert Road DGuy ;)
Mt Ruapehu is still active, last big eruption was in about 1995(?)
If you want to see Hobbiton its near Matamata about 2.5 hours drive north from Waiouru.
Yes, please do post more. I always enjoy seeing what museums around the world have to offer.
Thanks,
Terry
Great shots, Peter ! 8)
Cheers - Phil
Great shots
OK here a are a few more for Terry 37....
They were running a rather good WW1 themed exhibit when I was there so here are some things from that era:
Maxim 08 MG
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and the Maxim 08/15 "light" MG
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Compared to Maxim Nordenfelt MG used by NZ Army at Gallipoli in 1915
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Now you know where the term "The whole nine yards" comes from.
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British 18 Pdr field gun
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Lee-Enfield .303 SMLE mounted on trench periscope sights - no need to stick your head above the parapit!
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Hotchkiss LMG as used by the NZ Mounted Brigade in the Middle East from 1916/7
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German late war equipment - Stosstruppen flamethrower and 13.2mm Anti-Tank Rifle
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Enjoy
Cheers
Peter
Thanks Peter. All very cool. My traveling days are over so you have allowed me to see some of the museum - always a treat!
I also have the feeling that most, if not all of the artillery and other bits were still in their original finish, which would be a real plus!!!
Terry