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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 21, 2024 7:28:31 GMT 12
The long range weather forecast for Easter looks very good, but pretty crappy next week leading up to it. It will be calm, cold and frosty for Easter I'm picking.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 21, 2024 11:37:54 GMT 12
I hope all the northern aeroplanes can get down past the weather in time. Especially the Mossie.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 21, 2024 18:52:26 GMT 12
I hope all the northern aeroplanes can get down past the weather in time. Especially the Mossie. That's almost the entire program participants |
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Post by Brett on Mar 23, 2024 10:31:32 GMT 12
Spitfire and Mustang from Ohakea heading south now.
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Post by hardyakka on Mar 23, 2024 10:47:08 GMT 12
Brendon posted they were heading down today to get ahead of some approaching bad weather. They’ve just passed Omaka cruising at 7000 feet, so I assume the conditions are good for cross country travel today.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2024 12:08:10 GMT 12
FlightRadar has the Biggin Hill pair maybe 5-10min from Wanaka. It's been almost 67 years since the Mustang last flew over the South Island!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2024 12:14:12 GMT 12
And landed!
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Post by baz62 on Mar 24, 2024 12:06:22 GMT 12
Brendon Deere reported that the Avenger had to return to Ohakea on Friday due to a technical fault.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2024 18:24:05 GMT 12
I’m sorry to hear that, I hope the issue is easily resolved. As I type this Steadfast is practicing over Omaka. The two New Plymouth Trojans and four L-39s all passed through Blenheim today, unfortunately I had no idea so missed them! Also this! |
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Post by chrisr on Mar 24, 2024 18:28:10 GMT 12
L-39's arrived today.
We just need those pesky F-16s.
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Post by McFly on Mar 25, 2024 19:50:45 GMT 12
"One of New Zealand's most iconic aircraft is getting a big send off" ( link) 
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 25, 2024 20:03:45 GMT 12
The F-16s arrived in Christchurch right on sunset tonight. Did several touch and go's.
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Post by gregv on Mar 25, 2024 21:24:07 GMT 12
Hi all, bit of a lurker post  but I've got 1x surplus Hurricane Tim Marquee ticket for Saturday only, as unfortunately my wife can no longer come with me to Wanaka. I'd much rather it went to a fellow enthusiast before I hit up Facebook. Looking for face value - $260. I was booked for WoW in both 2020 and 2022, so really looking forward to this weekend! Can't wait to experience the F16s again, after seeing them at Ohakea years ago. Ticket is printed, and I'll be at WoW on the Friday as well as early Saturday morning. Message me through here please. Thanks, Greg |
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Post by davidd on Mar 26, 2024 10:39:39 GMT 12
This morning an all-silver P-51 tearing around fairly low over Christchurch. A glorious late morning now, little wind, full sunshine, some puffy clouds about.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 26, 2024 11:09:55 GMT 12
This morning an all-silver P-51 tearing around fairly low over Christchurch. A glorious late morning now, little wind, full sunshine, some puffy clouds about. Yes, I've been enjoying the sight and sound yesterday and today. Probably one of the last times we see ZK-TAF in our Canterbury skies 39 years ago I first saw it fly under the skilled hands of TT Bland. Has it been so long? |
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Post by chrisr on Mar 26, 2024 16:50:37 GMT 12
It seems most aircraft have either arrived at Wanaka or are on their way.
F-16's in CHCH
2x Mustang, Spitfire, Corsair and L-39's at Wanaka
Anson and Trojans at Ashburton.
That's an airshow in itself.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2024 17:26:12 GMT 12
Anson and Mossie are on their way, possibly 30min out.
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Post by nuuumannn on Mar 26, 2024 19:43:01 GMT 12
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Post by nuuumannn on Mar 26, 2024 19:46:05 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Mar 26, 2024 20:31:48 GMT 12
Saying it again she looks great in that all silver scheme, great pic's thank you.
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but I've got 1x surplus Hurricane Tim Marquee ticket for Saturday only, as unfortunately my wife can no longer come with me to Wanaka. I'd much rather it went to a fellow enthusiast before I hit up Facebook.
