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Iroquois
Seasprite
Agusta 109
Hercules
Kiwi Blue
Boeing 777
Glider
Avenger
Bristol Fighter
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Warbirds Over Wanaka, 2012This is my report on the Warbirds Over Wanaka Air Show for 2012. Along with many old favourites, such as the Spitfire and Kittyhawk, there were some new aircraft I hadn't seen before so I have concentrated on those in this report. I also tried to take more video this year using the HD video mode on my Canon dSLR (note that the videos on this web site are much lower resolution than the originals). |
![[Iroquois]](T316759IroquoisCloseup.jpeg)
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IroquoisAfter 40 years of use in the RNZAF he Iroquois is being replaced by the NH90 but the Huey is still a great machine. |
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SeaspriteThe Seasprite is operated from frigates by the New Zealand Navy in conjunction with the RNZAF. |
![[Agusta 109]](T316862Agusta109.jpeg)
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Agusta 109The AgustaWestland AW109 is a lightweight, multi-purpose helicopter first flown in 1971 and now used in transport, medevac, search and rescue, and military roles. |
![[Hercules]](T316871Hercules.jpeg)
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HerculesThe Hercules was introduced in the early 1950s and is still in use by a large number of air forces around the world. |
![[Kiwi Blue]](T316830KiwiBlue.jpeg)
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Kiwi BlueThe New Zealand air force parachute team, Kiwi Blue, always put on a precision display. |
![[Boeing 777]](T316888Boeing777.jpeg)
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Boeing 777The Air New Zealand Boeing 777 flew a few circuits around the airport and it looked really good in its black and white colour scheme. |
![[Glider]](T316893GliderTowed.jpeg)
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GliderThe Schleicher glider flew a short aerobatic routine and it was impressive to see how far it can fly unpowered. |
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AvengerThe Grumman Avenger was a torpedo bomber introduced in 1942 and still in use (although in a highly modified form) in the 1960s. |
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Bristol FighterThe New Zealand Permanent Air Force operated Bristol Fighters from 1919 to 1936. They were used for army support, aerial surveys and advanced training. |
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Fokker D8This German WW1 fighter (sometimes called the "Flying Razor") didn't have an overabundance of power but its light weight made it quite fast and maneuverable. |
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HunterThe Hawker Hunter is an impressive example of early jet design. It's one of the best looking aircraft around too! |
![[Strikemaster]](T317061Strikemaster.jpeg)
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StrikemasterThe Strikemaster was a jet trainer used by the RNZAF after the Vampire and before the Aermacchi. |
![[Dove of Peace]](T317051DoveOfPeace.jpeg)
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Dove of PeaceI like the name of this Mustang: "Dove of Peace". Yeah, right! The other Mustang in the area also has a good name: "Miss Torque"! |
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