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John Subritzky

Finding our Rhythm in Crete

3 July 2023

Jul 22, 2023

Finding our Rhythm in Crete

Jul 22, 2023

The conundrum of “The Glorious Dead” on War Memorials

“The Glorious Dead” is inscribed on many war memorial monuments all around NZ. That phrase has always jarred with me. What is glorious…

Apr 24, 2023

To the Glorious Dead, WWI war memorial in Picton NZ. Later altered to honour those who served in other wars. Approaching the town from the seaward side, the inscription is “Peace, perfect peace”. Photo by author.

Apr 24, 2023

Prickles and other old school Ag Pilots

I first came into contact with the mighty men and their flying machines when our family brought a 2,900 acre steep hill country property in…

Apr 22, 2023

Hughes 300 set up for agricultural spraying

Apr 22, 2023

ANZAC Day salute in Avondale goes off with a bang!

ANZAC Day went off with a bang in Avondale in 2021!

Apr 21, 2023

25lber firing at the dawn service, Waikumete, Auckland, NZ

Apr 21, 2023

ANZAC Day and the next generation

An attitude of gratitude is a decision. It doesn’t seem to be part of our national psyche. Maybe being appreciative of someone is…

Apr 21, 2023

Auckland War memorial building lit for ANZAC Day

Apr 21, 2023

ANZAC Day and the Road to Jerusalem

The road to Jerusalem began on the beach at Gallipoli.

Apr 19, 2023

Imaage ANZAC Day and the road to Jerusalem. Map showing Gallipoli and Jersualem.

Apr 19, 2023

Avondale’s Military History — New Zealand

Sgt Louis Netana, NZ Maori Pioneer Battalion. Trained at Avondale Racecourse. Reg No 16 462, of the 1st Maori Contingent, New Zealand…

Apr 17, 2023

Sgt Louis Netana, NZ Maori Pioneer Battalion. Trained at Avondale Racecourse.

Apr 17, 2023

Kitty Hawk Restoration in New Zealand. What is happening to these historic WWII Fighter aircraft?

Claimed to be the only aircraft that has ever shot down another aircraft over New Zealand, Curtiss Kitty Hawk P40N, NZ3147 is under…

Feb 1, 2023

Ex lend lease Russian Kitty Hawk White 51, eager for its first test flight

Feb 1, 2023

Life and Death on the Chinook Pass in a WWII Truck

I was driving an 81-year-old 1941 Chev Cargo truck with its equally ancient owner as a passenger up the Chinook Pass in Washington State in…

Jan 31, 2023

Life and Death on the Chinook Pass in a WWII Truck

Jan 31, 2023

John Subritzky

John Subritzky

Military vehicle preservation and military history interests me. Do they interest you? I love a good story!

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