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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 15, 2010 18:51:03 GMT 12
V For Victory in 2011by Blair Ensor - Marlborough Express Last updated 13:00 05/04/2010S Allied Forces will unleash a ferocious assault on the Axis Powers at next year's sixth Classic Fighters Airshow. The 2011 event is themed V for Victory and will focus on the second half of World War II as Allied forces take up the fight from the motherland, England. The event will take place at the Omaka Aerodrome from April 22 to 24 next year. Airshow chairman Graham Orphan said he was "over the moon" with the way the event was coming together. "If all goes to plan we will have a dream lineup." He revealed three of the major aircraft to star at the show: A de Havilland Mosquito, a Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 and a Avro Anson MK1. Mr Orphan said it would be the first time a Mosquito fighter bomber had flown in the world in about 15 years. The aircraft had been restored in Auckland for its US owner and would make its world airshow debut at the show. The Focke-Wulf, a prolific fighter plane for the Luftwaffe, was not seen in the air after World War II until a replica aircraft was flown in July 2004, said Mr Orphan. The same aircraft will feature at next year's show. The Avro Anson, a bomber trainer and maritime patrol aircraft used by Allied Forces in World War II, would also make its debut at the show, he said. Mr Orphan remained tight-lipped about some of the battles that would be staged at the event, but there were still several exciting announcements to come. In 2009 the Italian-themed airshow attracted about 32,000 people, but next year he said he would be surprised if numbers did not exceed 40,000. If people are interested in volunteering their help to the show they can contact the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre on 035791305 www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/3547877/V-for-Victory-in-2011
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Post by stereoimage on Apr 16, 2010 13:50:04 GMT 12
Whoa! The Mozzie! Fantastic...
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Post by hunternut on Apr 17, 2010 9:25:53 GMT 12
a mozzie taking on a 190. wow I
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Post by hunternut on Apr 17, 2010 9:26:41 GMT 12
okay I will now type that properly. wow I gotta see that. if only we had a Tempest or Typhoon
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 17, 2010 9:44:50 GMT 12
Considering the aircraft we already have on the circuit combined with what will hopefully be joining it soon, we're definately in for one hell of an airshow. Alongside the Mosquito and Anson we have the prospect of two Mustangs and two Spitfires on the Allied side. The Fw190 will likely be joined by the Me108. It looks like it might be NZ's best airshow ever.
We have to hope the restorations are all completed in time of course.
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Post by vs on Apr 17, 2010 12:43:41 GMT 12
Have Avspec started working on the Spitfire Mk14? I heard the engine had been sent to the States for an over haul
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2010 19:19:17 GMT 12
Have Avspec started working on the Spitfire Mk14? I heard the engine had been sent to the States for an over haul I had a lengthy conversation with Graham Orphan at Wanaka about this and many other subjects. The gist of which is that the mk14 isn't a priority for the show.. and the middle of, if not later next year is a far more realistic target time for finishing. |
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Post by strikemaster on Sept 24, 2010 11:25:15 GMT 12
Wow that sounds awesome. Might be a good time to visit my cousin. www.classicfighters.co.nz/I knew a chap who was a Mossie Pilot from Turangi, even shot down a JU-88 I think it was. There is also one being restored in Melbourne, beautiful plane. |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Oct 10, 2010 11:24:52 GMT 12
That reminds me....I've gotta book the accommodation this coming week.
We can apply for NZ Railway Welfare Society Trust holiday apartments six calendar months before we plan to occupy them and they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. I'll have the usual crowd (including some kids) with me at Classic Fighters and we'll be chasing our usual apartment in Picton. We generally improve our chances of getting the accommodation by applying to occupy it several days before we're actually planning to occupy it (they're cheap, so it doesn't matter paying for a few nights when we aren't going to use it). The idea is to apply to occupy it several days before the school holidays begin, then you get the jump on everyone else. It has worked well in the past when we have been attending Classic Fighters.
Fingers crossed!
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Post by obiwan27 on Oct 10, 2010 11:32:10 GMT 12
My Gold Pass arrived in the post on Wednesday. I'm excited already...
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Oct 10, 2010 11:49:35 GMT 12
My Gold Pass arrived in the post on Wednesday. I'm excited already... I purchased a stack of Gold Passes (seven of them) at Warbirds over Wanaka earlier this year. They had them on sale (the passes had actually been printed) so I jumped in and purchased them for myself and the friends I attend Classic Fighter with. Just over six months to go!  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 21, 2010 10:10:43 GMT 12
Here is the latest update from Classic Fighters 2011  We are keen to draw everyone's attention to our Classic Fighters website and our facebook page, both of which are packed with information, and in the case of facebook, updated on a daily basis. You can check into these sites anytime and find out what's been happening at Omaka. This seems to us to be a far better way to keep you informed than via a newsletter, so this will be our last planned mail-out. However, we will contact you if there is something we just HAVE to tell you about! If you feel strongly to the contrary, then please let us know. We appreciate your feedback. Fresh Look for the WebsiteIf you haven't been into the website lately, check it out at www.classicfighters.co.nz. We think the new layout is fabulous, dynamic and exciting - just like Classic Fighters! The News Pages carry all the latest information, including film clips of engine runs. You can keep up to date on the progress of the Mosquito at Avspecs, the Anson at Bill Reid's, the Yak-3 at Jem Aviation, Sopwith Pup at Antique Aero Works and the Omaka Nieuports, all preparing for their debuts. Last Chance for 'Early Bird' Gold PassThe website is also the place to go for Tickets sales. You only have until the end of this month to get the 'Early Bird' discount on Gold Passes, so be sure to book now and save $50! Classic Fighters on FacebookA great way to keep in touch is to visit our Facebook Page. Lots of info plus comments and photos from like-minded enthusiasts, this site is updated on a daily basis. There is no need to have your own facebook listing unless you want to be an active participant. Just take a look at our page and read what others have to say. Looking for Accommodation next Easter?The Marlborough i-SITES offer a friendly booking service and are taking listings for houses to let. Their new website (www.destinationmarlborough.com) will be live on 31 October and will include an online booking service. In the meantime you may wish to contact them via the following: Blenheim i-SITE Visitor CentreBlenheim Railway Station, SH1 Blenheim Phone: +64 3 577 8080 Fax: +64 3 577 8079 Email: blenheim@i-SITE.org Picton i-SITE Visitor CentreThe Foreshore Picton Phone: +64 3 520 3113 Fax: +64 3 573 5021 Email: picton@i-SITE.org All the best from the Classic Fighters Team Classic Fighters CommitteeOmaka Aviation Heritage Centre, PO Box 641, Blenheim 7240. Phone +64 3 579 1305 Email: info@omaka.org.nz Website: www.classicfighters.co.nz |
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Post by baz62 on Oct 27, 2010 8:37:26 GMT 12
Yep ordered our 2 3-Day Gold passes yesterday so the countdown is on! Already got a campervan booked plus a powered site at the local holiday camp in Blenheim.
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Post by efliernz on Oct 27, 2010 9:06:31 GMT 12
Who says facebook is worthless... wifes on-line friend (who we have never met) at Omaka has offered accomodation next Easter It would be wrong not to go wouldn't it!!! |
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Post by baz62 on Oct 27, 2010 10:19:36 GMT 12
Who says facebook is worthless... wifes on-line friend (who we have never met) at Omaka has offered accomodation next Easter It would be wrong not to go wouldn't it!!! You lucky bugger! And yes it would be wrong not to go! ;D |
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Post by shorty on Oct 27, 2010 12:05:53 GMT 12
Yep ordered our 2 3-Day Gold passes yesterday so the countdown is on! Already got a campervan booked plus a powered site at the local holiday camp in Blenheim. And I'll be there in my motorhome parked up in the car park against the fence opposite the AHC. |
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Post by baz62 on Oct 27, 2010 12:37:07 GMT 12
Yep ordered our 2 3-Day Gold passes yesterday so the countdown is on! Already got a campervan booked plus a powered site at the local holiday camp in Blenheim. And I'll be there in my motorhome parked up in the car park against the fence opposite the AHC. We will have to catch up in the bar Nev! (along with the other forum lads!) |
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Post by ErrolC on Oct 28, 2010 19:39:59 GMT 12
Gold Pass ordered, accommodation not sorted yet. :-) :-)
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Post by turboNZ on Jan 9, 2011 22:00:43 GMT 12
I shall be going there on the Moto Guzzi. Can't wait !!
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Post by oggie2620 on Jan 10, 2011 8:18:55 GMT 12
I agree with Baz you just gotta take up that invitation... I am relying you guys to put a video of the mozzie/190 scrap on here or youtube so I can take a look.. I can then link it to Facebook and make all the UK guys jealous! And they will be soooo jealous...
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