Kwek 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 Here comes the pair of Mustangs! Regarded by many as the greatest piston engined fighter built during World War II. It's a pity that the Spitfire TR 9 (two-seater version) failed to make it to the show due to some customs snafu. But I was extremely glad to see the Hurricane - the workhorse of the Battle of Britain. Taking the salute in front of the Gold Pass area. Wheels coming up! Cleaned up! Note the black/white underside - a unique RAF paint pattern of that period. Here comes the teletubbies.... eh Polikarpov I-153... Cute biplane.....go topless to get.... a Polikarpov I-16 (just kidding). These Ruskies pretty rare planes.... but this one takes the cake: A Klemm 35 in Swedish markings. Yes, that's a German WWII trainer that first flew in 1935. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 All hell breaks loose as the airfield is under attack!! The Allies in formation Everybody is up in the air, including the Tiger Moths! Count them! The Jets want to play too.... Launch! I like this scheme on the L-39 Albatros This is similar to a scheme in use by RTAF A-37 Dragonfly... ...in South Vietnamese markings Simulated bombs! A very enjoyable airshow indeed. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj Changela 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 A great show indeed and what a set of pics... thank you for 'taking us along to the show' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meor 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Really nice to the "old skool" aircraft.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilber Tan 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 this is brilliant...how i wish iam there to listen to all d loud loud noise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Nice stuff there Kwek... enjoyed every last bit of it... it must have sounded good to be there with all the props buzzing around... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Thanks for sharing Kwek. Wasn't able to attend the Wanaka airshow myself due to work. Otherwise could have warrant a trip down there Wanaka is a beauty township in the deep South not too far away from Queenstown! If I am not wrong, this bird is being used as a sightseeing aircraft around greater Auckland city for $80 for a one hour trip departing from Auckland's Ardmore airport. Have seen quite a few similar birds at last year's airshow at Auckland's Whenuapai airport - birds such as the Hercules, Dragonfly, Yaks and 757s were present. I wonder if you fly into Wanaka from Christchurch and using SQ from SIN to CHC? Edited April 9, 2008 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Here comes the pair of Mustangs! Regarded by many as the greatest piston engined fighter built during World War II. Kwek, Fantastic shots of what looks like a VERY memorable day. The P51 takes my breath away whenever I see one. Of course, this aircraft only became truly great when the British fitted it with the Merlin engine and told the yanks what an amazing machine it was P51 alongside a Spitfire, what a noise Thanks for sharing with us all Cheers Steve Edited April 9, 2008 by Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 The next "Warbirds over Wanaka" is in Easter 2010. Can start planning now.... this one closer to runway than Langkawi.... many years i plan to go....Didnt make it.Nice one Kwek...Vampires...wohooThanks for the update. Where are the C-17s based?Jurgis is now a regular down-under...since his first appearance in 2005 at Avalon, I don't think he's missed an event since!Oh, RAAF now has all 4 C-17's in service (A41-206/7/8/9)Glad you like it. If given a choice, I would like to take a ride in the Klemm KL 35!Awesome, Kwek, really really nice !!! Love the Corsair shots Would be dyin' to make a joy-flight in one of these YAK's Thanks for all the kind comments from all, sorry if I did not respond to the posts.SV: Hmm... I'll make sure I do the Dakota flight the next time I'm in Auckland. I think the Catalina is based in Auckland too.Anyway I was transported by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown, followed by a day trip to Wanaka, returning the next day to CHC with a stop at Mount Cook for lunch. And yes, SQ for SIN-CHC-SIN.Thanks for sharing Kwek. Wasn't able to attend the Wanaka airshow myself due to work. Otherwise could have warrant a trip down there Wanaka is a beauty township in the deep South not too far away from Queenstown!If I am not wrong, this bird is being used as a sightseeing aircraft around greater Auckland city for $80 for a one hour trip departing from Auckland's Ardmore airport.Have seen quite a few similar birds at last year's airshow at Auckland's Whenuapai airport - birds such as the Hercules, Dragonfly, Yaks and 757s were present. I wonder if you fly into Wanaka from Christchurch and using SQ from SIN to CHC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
