fingerprint file; more rnzaf models and the BIG "O"

It is really amazing just how many different aircraft were operated by the RNZAF and how New Zealand pilots were in the van from WW1 onwards.

They might not have a combat wing at the moment but they will be ready if and when the need ever eventuates.

the Avro Lincoln was a development of the famous Lancaster but by that time the USA was already demonstrating superiority in design and performance with the Boeing B50 Washington and then came the jet era where the RNZAF were top operators of the English Electric Canberra.

 Music.

Andrew gold was half of the team with Peter Asher that oversaw Linda Ronstadts rise to superstardom helping to select the songs, musicians and arranging and playing in the studio.

J.D. Souther is a songwriter par excellence and penned one of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

"Faithless Love" is on Heart Like A Wheel and is in the key of D flat to give it that extra air of piquancy that all the best songs have.

Meanwhile back in town. The strengthening work on the Masterton Courthouse has meant that Carterton is having a little mini renaissance and feels quite cosmopolitanan these days. wonders will never cease.

Nek minit. big ups to Radio New Zealand National for the 6 part series on the life and times of Randy Newman.5*

And the Concert Programme had a nice programme on Frederick Delius yesterday.

More Music please!

Trying hard to get the riff to Roy Orbisons Pretty Woman under the fingers. They keep wanting to do something else?????

I think it was one of Grady Martins inventions and it is distinctive and meaty.

I checked it out on utoob t'other day and the 1964 version is the best one.

go the 60's.