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Warbirds Over Wanaka Announce First Major Aact For 2020 Show

February 18, 2019 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The organizers for Warbirds Over Wanaka, the biennial air show extravaganza held in the stunningly beautiful, alpine setting of Wanaka, New Zealand are already hard at work planning for the next edition of this globally […]

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Polikarpov  I-16 Set For Return to Warbirds Over Wanaka 2018

August 21, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

Of all the air shows in the world, the biennial Warbirds Over Wanaka display in Wanaka, New Zealand, is easily one of the most anticipated and impressive events. Set against the stunning, mountainous backdrop of the Southern Alps, […]

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“Warbirds Over Wanaka” ‘18 Shows Promise

February 15, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

Wanaka, NZ – WWII and Classic Aircraft will once again soar over New Zealand. Organizers of the “Warbirds Over Wanaka” Airshow are optimistic about the prospects for their 2018 event, given the early ticket sales […]

Hispano Buchon/Bf-109 On Voyage to New Zealand

January 30, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Recently, a rare, airworthy Hispano Buchon began a long journey via ship from Great Britain to New Zealand. The Spanish-built version of the Messerschmitt Bf-109 belongs to John Romain’s Aircraft Restoration Company, based in Duxford, England. […]

Four Air Forces to Attend Warbirds Over Wanaka

December 18, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – A record four air forces will attend next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. Organizers have confirmed the Royal New Zealand Air Force will be joined by aircraft and crews from the […]

USAF to Support Warbirds Over Wanaka

November 26, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The United States Air Force has confirmed it will be part of the flying display at Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow for the first time in the 28 year history of the […]

P- 40 Kittyhawk: Guns Armed!

October 13, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 4

PRESS RELEASE -Visitors to the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow next Easter will be treated to a display which has never been performed at any other airshow in the world.Auckland-based pilot Liz Needham will be […]

Warbirds Over Wanaka – 2016

July 3, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

As most WarbirdsNews readers will well know, the Warbirds Over Wanaka biennial air show in Wanaka, New Zealand is one of the world’s spectacular aviation events. Nestled at the foot of the Southern Alps and […]

Kiwi Catalina Will Fly Again Soon After Lengthy Repairs

January 28, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 1

Wanaka: New Zealand’s only airworthy Catalina Flying Boat is set to make a triumphant return from major refurbishment work at next year’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. ZK-PBY has been a favourite at Wanaka for […]

Official Warbirds Over Wanaka 2014 Book and DVD Launch

July 8, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

“Putting together the official record of the 2014 Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow presented me with a major problem” says Upper Clutha writer Jill Herron. Jill says the problem was not which photographs to include […]

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