That last pic of yours Paul reminded me of a flight from Fiji to Auckland. Absolutely clear all the way in to find a fog bank just over the airport in Auckland. We flew all over the south end of N Island , until needing to land in Wellington to refuel. Then flew back to Auckland and finally landed there, quite the scenic tour, plus we had been upgraded to first class from Fiji.
Here are a few pics from WAAAM, a great museum of very early aircraft, from the beginning of aviation.
They have a very active restoration shop.
And a great display area full of unusual often one off prototypes.
Very worth a visit if you are in the Hood River area.
Home - Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Cheers Richard
