Air Tattoo - RNZAF 80th Anniversary Airshow at Ohakea

[Dave Homewood]

Air Tattoo - RNZAF 80th Anniversary Airshow at Ohakea
25-26 February 2017
Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea

[baz62]

Nov 18, 2015 22:26:34 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

24-26 February 2015
Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea

Paging Dr Who.........

[Brett]

Oh!! Oh!! If he responds, ask him if he can get one of those space-fighting Spitfires to attend...



That would be AWESOME!!

[Deleted]

Thanks for spoiling the mock attack scenario, Brett

[Deleted]

From the RNZAF website:
"Joining the RNZAF are several aircraft from our international Air Force partners in what will be a top-quality event."
"Chief of Air Force Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Mike Yardley (...)"We’re pleased to be able to host our international Air Force counterparts and we know they will bring a wow factor,” he said."

Awesome. Hopefully they're not just transports on static, but even if that's the case it'll still be cool just to see different stuff.

The full news release is here: www.airforce.mil.nz/about-us/news/media-releases/media-release.htm@guid=%7Bfb651de3-fcf7-4a12-a9be-b73c15b46827%7D.htm

Also this is interesting: "The Air Force is working closely with the WoW Air Show to bring two quality events to the lower North Island and maximise the opportunities for people to see a wide range of aircraft." I wonder how much of Wings Over Wairarapa will be duplicated the following weekend?

[sputnik767]

Another year will go by with nothing at Whenuapai......

[suthg]

Seasprites, NH90's, A109s, Black Falcons, P-3K2 Orion, C-130H, 757? , C-17? Should be two damn good shows!!!

[ErrolC]

Start the wishlist:
RAAF C-27 (they may have a display routine by then?)
A400M (Malaysian or French)
RAF heavy plausible, but unlikely.
RAAF Super Hornets (over for 'mountain training')
C-17s of course

[Brett]

Y-20?

[gebbw]

RMAF SU-30MKM's please!

[atea]

Hopefully the Americans will bring something more than transports now that we seem to be getting a bit closer. Hopefully there will be a better traffic management plan in place this time. In my opinion all state highway traffic both north-south on SH1 and east-west on SH3 would need to be re-routed to avoid any issues.

[ErrolC]

Our best chance would be some Marine Corps assets rotating in or out of planned bassing in Australia, I think (see the USMC KC-130J from 2012). An amphib task force with an "it isn't an aircraft carrier, really" in Auckland for the week would be stellar!
There was talk this week of B-1s rotating into Tindal, so you never know!

[Sarge]

At least this thread has clarified that the airshow is in 2017. The Press originally said it was next year and I couldn't think of anything significant happening in 1936 except that we had 3 Kings in the one year. Then maybe the Air Force wanted a 79th Anniversary Airshow to practice for the big event in 2017 to try out the new traffic plan

[Deleted]

I'm guessing it was a typo.

Well, as my folks are in Wanganui I can guarantee I'll be there for all three days. On my own, though...Sam's memories of the last Ohakea show are not pleasant.

[pjw4118]

While Wanaka is still going the NZBCA are planning a charter for this show next year from Ardmore for the Sunday. While preference will be given to RNZAF vets ,pm me if you are keen on a seat.
Likewise the 75 Squadron reunion in October THIS year in Tauranga.

[flyguy1050]

Apparently all the internationals showing at Avalon are coming over enroute! F22 anyone?

[Deleted]

Some weeks ago the Air Force's Facebook page had a logo advertising the show as the Air Tattoo - no sign of anything on their website newer than the original press release, though.

[htbrst]

Apr 1, 2016 8:37:51 GMT 12 @zacyates said:

Some weeks ago the Air Force's Facebook page had a logo advertising the show as the Air Tattoo - no sign of anything on their website newer than the original press release, though.

Page 23 of the latest Air Force News: airforce.mil.nz/downloads/pdf/airforce-news/afn178.pdf

The Air Tattoo, held over 25-26 February next year, will feature flying and static displays of military aircraft from a range of international Air Forces as well as the RNZAF.

Given the popularity of the 2012 Air Show at Ohakea the RNZAF is already working with a number of external companies, the NZ Police, NZTA and Manawatu councils to ensure traffic management, parking and ticketing are as
seamless as possible. Ticketing will be managed by an external ticketing agency and it is hoped using a more electronic process, rather than cash on the gate, will speed up entry into the Base and reduce traffic wait times.

February 2017 is a busy month for the RNZAF as we will also be part of the Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival on 17-19 February, which will see the first flying display by the Black Falcons display team in the T-6C Texan II aircraft. While happening over concurrent weekends the Air Tattoo and the Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival will offer completely different displays. The Air Tattoo is focussed on military aircraft while the Air Festival will have a range of historical and civilian aircraft. We know people will be interested in attending both shows so we will be working with Wairarapa to explore ticketing options for attendance at both events.

Note how half the ad is about how traffic will be better

[Deleted]

Thanks for that!

We had electronic/pre-purchased tickets. There was no-one at the gate to check them.

Anyway, onward and upward!

[bell407]

I wonder if Air New Zealand will be putting on another 777 or a 787 for this show.