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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2013 17:43:03 GMT 12
The Annual Art Deco Weekend in the Hawkes Bay city of Napier Runs 20th - 23rd of February 2014 Art Deco Trust, 163 Tennyson Street, Napier Ticket Information: Buy Tickets – 06 835 0022 Extn 720 www.artdeconapier.com/pages/eventsNZ Warbirds will be there in force |
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Post by andynz on Sept 27, 2013 22:58:27 GMT 12
This one was very relaxing and informal this year. Just happened to be in the Hawkes Bay at the time. Nice to fly around that gorgeous region. Will definitely pay a visit next Feb.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 28, 2013 1:50:51 GMT 12
I'd really like to attend this event someday, Napier is a special place.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Sept 28, 2013 11:45:18 GMT 12
... Napier is a special place. Yep....it is completely SURROUNDED by Hastings (my hometown) on ALL sides except for the coastal side. If you drive into Napier from any direction, you first have to pass through Hastings. Even if you fly, you still have to pass through Hastings airspace to get to Napier....  [if you're wondering how that is possible, many years ago Hastings City merged with Hawke's Bay County (and Havelock North Borough) to form Hastings District] |
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Post by thebrads on Sept 28, 2013 12:20:15 GMT 12
History buffs will know why the RNZN is invited every year, and having been in the RNZN for a bit, i can testify that it is a great weekend, much fun and entertainment to be had by all.
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Post by TS on Sept 28, 2013 22:31:34 GMT 12
I have never been to an Art Deco weekend in Napier, always wanted too. So we have booked for next year at the Snapper Holiday Park at Bay View. We stayed there over Queens Birthday weekend this year and it is a great place to be VERY handy to the airport so should be good I hope.  |
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Post by longforgan on Jan 29, 2014 19:34:08 GMT 12
I have an exhibition of my aviation paintings on the weekend of 20th February at the local Napier Aero Club. This weekend is our Art Deco Weekend celebrating the rebuild of the city of Napier after the great 1931 earthquake. At the weekend there will be a spitfire, Avenger, Kittyhawk, Mustang, and the Havards. There will be a ww1 aircraft. Also attending are airforce veterans from WW2.  |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jan 30, 2014 18:11:10 GMT 12
Impressive work! Thanks for the link
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 13, 2014 13:47:39 GMT 12
Deco event set to roar with two SpitfiresBy Roger Moroney 2:00 PM Thursday Feb 13, 2014  A rare two-seater spitfire similar to the one pictured will be at the event. Hawke's Bay aviation enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys the sound of a roaring Spitfire V12 Merlin-engined fighter will now have two reasons to smile as a second one is set to take to the skies over Napier during the Tremain Art Deco Weekend air show. The Napier Aero Club committee organising the event has confirmed that a two-seater Spitfire Mk9e trainer owned by Doug Brooker will also be attending the event from next Wednesday which coincides with the Hawke's Bay Airport's 50th anniversary celebrations. It will line up alongside Brendon Deere's Ohakea-based Mk IX Spitfire fighter. It brings to four the number of V12-engined fighters set to take to the skies. A P51 Mustang fighter and an Allison-engined P40 Kittyhawk have also been confirmed to take part. As well as the second Spitfire, a Russian Yak3 fighter has been added to the line-up which includes a Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber. The traditional Warbirds Harvards will also return. "This will be the largest extravaganza of classic WWII aircraft to ever be seen in the Bay," a club spokesman said. "It has been a massive effort by the committee to organise an event on such a scale as this." All the aircraft will take part in flying displays over the airport and city and will be joined by a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter and one of RNZAF's new A109 light utility helicopters which will be on static display. On the Friday evening leading into the Tremain Art Deco Weekend the aircraft will put on a display from 7.45pm along the foreshore off Marine Parade, with the best views near the Soundshell. To add to the military feel it is planned for the visiting navy inshore patrol vessel HMNZS Hawea to carry out a close-to-shore run along the waterfront at the same time. Air displays will also be staged over Napier from 12.15pm on the Saturday and from 2pm over Marine Parade and the Gatsby Picnic. - HAWKES BAY TODAY www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11201466
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Feb 13, 2014 15:10:38 GMT 12
"...similar to the one pictured..."
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 13, 2014 15:46:18 GMT 12
I don't think we should knock the media for playing it safe on aircraft ID. If isn't as if the owners name, or rego even, is emblazoned on the side.
Good supportive article, I'm disappointed that I can't fit a HB/Masterton trip in.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Feb 15, 2014 14:12:50 GMT 12
Would love to be back in the 'Bay this weekend to see this & the Mission Concert.
Still I cant complain as I'll be over for a couple of nights in a fortnight's time.
A nice line up, Graham Claridge would be proud to see 'the show goes on'
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Post by longforgan on Feb 23, 2014 7:42:47 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Feb 23, 2014 8:03:14 GMT 12
Lovely to see the Avenger and P40 together - thanks! The weather certainly helped! Northerly blowing?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 23, 2014 10:01:25 GMT 12
Great photos Don!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 23, 2014 12:04:36 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2014 17:14:40 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 8, 2014 17:25:45 GMT 12
Very cool photos!
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Mar 9, 2014 11:30:19 GMT 12
The residents of HB needn't bother with attending the Wanaka show at Easter - what a beaut line up  |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 29, 2014 12:16:15 GMT 12
In other words, all the residents of HB need is some REAL mountains surrounding Napier Airport and they can BE Wanaka....  |
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