Zac Yates

Zac, born and raised in New Zealand, grew up immersed in aviation, with his father working as a helicopter crewman and living at Wanganui Airport. His passion for aviation started in childhood, building scale model kits and following the global warbird scene and later trained as a journalist. Now residing in Blenheim, near the historic Omaka Aerodrome, Zac studies history. Known as "Handbag" in aviation circles, he shares his love for aviation through photography and writing, connecting with enthusiasts worldwide.
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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Focke-Wulf Fw 190D “Yellow 10”

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Focke-Wulf Fw…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Bu.No. 79863

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the  Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Grumman F6F-5…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell UH-1B Huey 63-08541

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Bell UH-1B…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Douglas A-26 Invader 44-35439

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum's Douglas A-26 Invader.

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss TP-40N Warhawk 42-104721

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of Curtiss TP-40N Warhawk 42-104721.

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Lockheed PV-2D Harpoon BuNo.57535

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Hispano Buchón N90602

We take a look at the Erickson Aircraft Collection's Buchón, a unique example of the…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Pfalz D.XII

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Museum of Flight‘s Pfalz D.XII.

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc AR614

On the 89th anniversary of the prototype Supermarine Spitfire's first flight, this installment of Randy’s…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: DHC Beaver N779XP

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Historic Flight Foundation's DHC Beaver…

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