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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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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Harvard Restoration at Newark Air Museum Forging Ahead

By Zac Yates The restoration of a Canadian-built North American Harvard at Newark Air Museum…

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Hawker Hurricane P3351 Sold to Czech Republic

By Zac Yates A British Hawker Hurricane which saw active service in France and Russia…

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Catch-22 Star B-25 Under Restoration in Belgium

By Zac Yates A North American B-25 which appeared in the film and TV adaptations…

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Glacier Girl on Display at Lone Star Flight Museum, Special Event January 11

By Zac Yates The most famous flying Lockheed P-38 Lightning, Lewis Air Legends’ Glacier Girl,…

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CAF A-26B Invader Night Mission Update

By Gary Daniels and Zac Yates The A-26B (s/n41-39427/N240P) is the namesake for the Commemorative…

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Avro Shackleton ‘Nose Job’ Completed At Newark Air Museum

By Zac Yates After four months the scaffolding has been removed from the nose and…

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Kiwi Mustang Flies Again After 66 Years

By Zac Yates Sixty-six years, five months, and twelve days after making the final flight…

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A Kiwi’s First – and Final – Flag at Reno

A Personal Perspective on visiting the final Reno Air Races by Zac Yates As an…

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