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Warbirds over Wanaka 2012

This is my report on the Warbirds Over Wanaka Air Show for 2012. Along with many old favourites, such as the Spitfire and Kittyhawk, there were some new aircraft I hadn't seen before so I have concentrated on those in this report. I also tried to take more video this year using the HD video mode on my Canon dSLR (note that the videos on this web site are much lower resolution than the originals).


Agusta 109Agusta 109

The A109 LUH (NZ) is an advanced training and light utility helicopter. It is designed to perform a wide variety of…


AvengerAvenger

The Grumman TBF Avenger was an American torpedo bomber used by the US Navy and Marine Corps and later by several ot…


Boeing 777Boeing 777

The Boeing 777-300ER flew over the airport and did a few circuits. The runway at Wanaka is not long enough for it t…


Bristol FighterBristol Fighter

Despite being a relatively large two seater the Bristol Fighter was still competitive against single seater opponen…


Dove of PeaceDove of Peace

There are two Mustangs which make regular appearances at the air show. They are called "Dove of Peace" and "Miss To…


Fokker D8Fokker D8

The Fokker D.VIII was a German single seater fighter developed near the end of World War I. While it only had a 100…


GliderGlider

I guess this glider was the quietest aircraft ever at Warbirds Over Wanaka. It wasn't completely silent though beca…


Hawker HunterHawker Hunter

In my opinion the Hunter is one of the best looking aircraft around: the swept back wings and thin fuselage are nic…


HerculesHercules

The Hercules is a great aircraft: various models have been in use since 1957 by dozens of countries and is still in…


IroquoisIroquois

The Iroquois first flew in 1956 and is still in use by some air forces (such as New Zealand's, although it is curre…


Kiwi BlueKiwi Blue

Kiwi Blue is the parachute display team of the RNZAF PTSU (Parachute Training and Support Unit). The unit provides …


SeaspriteSeasprite

The Seasprites are carried on the NZ Navy's ANZAC Class Frigates HMNZ Ships Te Kaha and Te Mana, plus they operate …


StrikemasterStrikemaster

The BAC 167 Strikemaster is a British jet-powered training and light attack aircraft. 164 were built between 1967 a…


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