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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Sea Fury Sawbones Sold to Australia

By Zac Yates Australia will soon have a flying Hawker Sea Fury for the first…

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Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum Fundraising to Repaint P-2 Neptune

By Noah Stegman Rechtin Following the completion of a project to renovate the entrance to…

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Museum Launches Fundraiser to Save the Last Blackburn Beverley

By Zac Yates Solway Aviation Museum in the UK has launched a £60000 funding appeal…

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Reno Air Racing Association Seeks Local Applicants for Training Scholarships

PRESS RELEASE The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is excited to announce the launch of…

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Warbirds Over Wanaka 2024 Set to Soar

PRESS RELEASE Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow has announced that long-time Warbirds Over Wanaka display…

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Newark Air Museum Auster Restoration Update

By Zac Yates On July 10th, 1999 an anonymous Auster AOP.9 arrived at the Newark…

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Lockheed 10A Electra Flies in New Zealand

By Zac Yates After more than two decades of meticulous restoration, an example of Lockheed's…

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Hollywood Premiere for ‘Masters of the Air’, Exclusive Review

By Nicholas Kanakis Reminiscent of Hollywood days of old, Masters of the Air, the new…

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The Last of the Baghdad Furies For Sale

By Zac Yates Possibly the last unrestored ex-Iraqi Air Force Hawker Fury fighter bomber is…

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Gigi Coleman Performs Solo Show About African-American Aviation Pioneer

PRESS RELEASE In 1921 Bessie Coleman, then aged 28, overcame both racial and gender discrimination…

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