Aviation, Past and Present Podcast

Aviation, Past and Present

John Skene

John Skene shares his passion and knowledge of aviation, locally, nationally, and internationally.

Aviation Past and Present - A sampling of New Zealand's Aero Engined Specials

Aviation Past and Present - A sampling of New Zealand's Aero Engined Specials

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

May 18, 2024

29 min

Aviation Past and Present - John returns to the subject of the ill fated TSR2 with information on what happened to the airframes already built at the time of cancellation.

Aviation Past and Present - John returns to the subject of the ill fated TSR2 with information on what happened to the airframes already built at the time of cancellation.

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

May 4, 2024

27 min

Aviation Past and Present - Collecting aviation memorabilia

Aviation Past and Present - Collecting aviation memorabilia

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

Apr 20, 2024

29 min

Aviation Past and Present - Circular wings - yes you are reading that right - circular wings. This is a pretty far out idea and maybe inspired by outer space perhaps?

Aviation Past and Present - Circular wings - yes you are reading that right - circular wings. This is a pretty far out idea and maybe inspired by outer space perhaps?

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

Apr 6, 2024

27 min

Aviation Past and Present - The end of the Avro (Canada) CF-105 Arrow

Aviation Past and Present - The end of the Avro (Canada) CF-105 Arrow

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

Mar 23, 2024

23 min

Aviation Past and Present - Space flights - past, present and perhaps the future!

Aviation Past and Present - Space flights - past, present and perhaps the future!

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

Mar 9, 2024

24 min

Today’s show looks into the Bugatti P100 racing aircraft

Today’s show looks into the Bugatti P100 racing aircraft

Today’s show looks into the Bugatti P100 racing aircraft developed during the 1930’s and the King-Bugatti aero engines developed for WW1 by the enigmatic Ettore Bugatti. If listeners would like to contact me direct, please email: [email protected]

Feb 24, 2024

27 min

John talks microlight, homebuilt, LSA (we assume that's not linseed) and Amphibian aircraft

John talks microlight, homebuilt, LSA (we assume that's not linseed) and Amphibian aircraft

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

Jan 27, 2024

30 min

The WASP Played a significant role during World War 2

The WASP Played a significant role during World War 2

Aviation current and historical presented by John Skene.

Dec 15, 2023

30 min

John focusses on the RNZAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft.

John focusses on the RNZAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft.

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is an American maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. It was developed for the United States Navy (USN).

Nov 18, 2023

26 min

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