Nene Collection

Hawaiian / Nene Geese Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai (Hawaii). February. bz316
TOM-945 Hawaiian / Nene Geese Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai (Hawaii). Branta sandwicensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gloster Meteor F4 RA490
Gloster Meteor F4, RA490, following use as a Beryl engine testbed, the aircraft was heavily modified to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets for trials with a jet deflection system

Rolls-Royce Flying Bedstead was powered by two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets

RIVER NENE
The River Nene, wending its way through the pretty village of Upwell, Norfolk, England. Date: 1950s

Grumman G-79 XF9F-2 Panther 122477, 3rdt prototype of the F9F and second XF9F-2, powered by a Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet, taxiing for take-off at the Naval Air Test Centre Patuxent River, Maryland

Wisbech Nene Quay and New Bridge early 1900s

Grumman XF9F-2 Panther 122475 (Model G-79, 1st prototype), at the Naval Air Testing Centre on Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland, with Grumman test pilot Corky Meyer (Corwin H)

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Nene bird flying. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Hawaii, Maui, Halekala, Paliku, A Nene (Branta sandvicensis) in tall grass

Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Close-Up Of Two Nene Geese (Nesochen Sandvicensis) On Green Grass

USA, Hawaii Islands, Nene Goose (Nesochen Sandvicensis); Kauai, Close-Up Of Hawaiis State Bird

Rolls Royce Nene turbojet Port side
Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet. Port side

Hawaian Goose (Nene) Branta sandvinencis captive

England / Dodford
A picturesque rural scene in the small village of Dodford, Northamptonshire, England. The house shown is the village shop and the stream is a tributary of the River Nene. Date: late 1950s

USA, Hawaii, The Big Island, Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. Close-up of endangered nene bird with gosling. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Nene Hawaiian Goose on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Hawaiian goose (nene) (Branta sandvicensis), at Historic Kilauea Lighthouse, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Roy Chadwick - Director
From left: Roy Chadwick, director and chief designer, A.V. Roe; E.W. Hives, md, Rolls-Royce and C.E. Fielding, director in charge of production, A.V

Rolls Royce Nene turbojet Starboard front quarter
Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet. Starboard front quarter

Rolls Royce Nene brochure cover
Rolls-Royce Nene brochure cover

Vickers Type 618 Viking VX856 / G-AJPH
Vickers Type 618 Viking, VX856/G-AJPH, was converted to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets to become the worlds first pure-jet transport. SBAC Air Show at Farnborough. September 1948. Date: 1948

de Havilland Vampire F2 TG276
de Havilland Vampire F2, TG276, experimentally fitted with a Rolls-Royce Nene I turbojet and elephant ear intakes

The four prototype B1 Canberras, VN850 nearest; then VN813 with Nene engines; next is VN828, the first aircraft without the dorsal fin; then VN799, the first prototype

Electric Cooling Towers
Winter study of the electricity cooling towers at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, in the morning sunshine, with mist rising from the River Nene. Date: 1960s

Upton Mill Snow Scene
A winter snow scene at Upton Mill, on the River Nene, at Upton, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1960s

England / River Nene
The rushing waters of the River Nene at Ringstead Mill, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1960s

Upton Mill in Winter
A picturesque view of Upton Mill, on the River Nene at Upton, Northamptonshire, England, after a fall of snow. Date: 1960s

Swans on the River Nene
Swans swimming on the River Nene, near Cliffords Hill, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1960s

Mysterious Waters
An eerie morning mist creeps over the River Nene, Northampton, England. Two swans glide across the still water... Date: early 1960s

Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) adult, close-up of head, swimming, Arundel W. W. T. (captive)
Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) adult, close-up of head, swimming, Arundel W.W.T. (captive)

Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) adult with gosling, standing (captive)

Hawaiian goose (Branta sandvicensis). This goose is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is very rarely seen in its natural habitat

Nene, Branta sandvicensis, Hawaiian goose with goslings, captive at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve, Burscough, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

River Nene and Fotheringay church, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nene River, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wansford-in-England, River Nene, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, Europe

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"Nene: The Majestic Hawaiian Goose" The Nene, also known as the Hawaiian Goose, is a symbol of beauty and resilience in the Aloha State. Found exclusively in Hawaii, these geese have captivated both locals and visitors alike with their unique characteristics. One can spot these magnificent creatures at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on Kauai. In February, against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery, they gracefully soar through the skies, showcasing their vibrant feathers. Not only are they admired for their natural habitat but also for their historical significance. Take for instance the Gloster Meteor F4 RA490 aircraft or the Rolls-Royce Flying Bedstead - both engineering marvels that bear homage to this remarkable bird. Closer to home in England's Wisbech Nene Quay and New Bridge during the early 1900s, people marveled at its elegance as it glided along River Nene. Even across continents in Dodford, England recognized its allure. In Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on The Big Island of Hawaii or Molokai island itself, one can witness firsthand how conservation efforts have protected these endangered species from extinction. Their presence serves as a reminder of our responsibility to preserve nature's wonders. Grumman XF9F-2 Panther 122475 and Grumman G-79 XF9F-2 Panther 122477 pay tribute to this majestic bird by adopting its name. These aircraft embody strength just like the nene itself. Whether soaring through clear blue skies or wading gracefully near tranquil waterscapes, each sighting of a nene evokes awe and appreciation for Mother Nature's creations. Let us cherish these moments and work together towards safeguarding our planet's diverse wildlife heritage.