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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 5, 2023 9:45:06 GMT 12
Omaka Wings & Wheels DaySunday the 4th of February 2024 Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim www.omaka.org.nz/
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 30, 2024 16:13:06 GMT 12
 What are you doing this Weekend? For those subscribers who will or can be in Marlborough this coming weekend, here's a quick reminder that Omaka Wings & Wheels Day is happening this Sunday! Just like Classic Fighters, this is an Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre fundraiser. It's an excellent opportunity to visit the museum, watch brilliant flying displays and drink in beautiful aircraft and classic cars. All for the one great price of $25 per adult online or $30 at the gate. Yes, that includes entry to the WW1 and WW2 exhibitions! But wait, there is more - all ticket holders will go into the draw to win a seat in the John Smith Mosquito as the engines roar! So check out the program below (gates open at 9 am) and click the link to purchase your ticket; we'd love to see you. Flying Display & Mosquito & WW1 Rotary Engine Run Program
10.00 am - John Smith Mosquito & WW1 Gnome Rotary Engine Runs 11.00 am - WW1 Aircraft flying display; Sopwith Pup, Nieuport N.11, Nieuport N.16, Bristol Fighter 11.45 am - Steadfast Yak-3UPW flying display 12 noon - John Smith Mosquito Lucky Draw Winner & Auction 12:30 pm - Avro Anson Mk.1 01.00 pm - John Smith Mosquito Engine Run with the Lucky Draw Winner seated in the cockpit! 01.15 pm - Polikarpov Po-2 flying display 01.45 pm - Harvard flying display 02:15 pm - Corsair flying display 02:30 pm - John Smith Mosquito Auction Winner Engine Run Please note all display aircraft are subject to change. The independently owned Omaka Classic Car Museum is supporting the fundraiser with a half-price entry for all Wings & Wheels ticket holders. The Omaka Cafe and our friends from JJ's, Lil'Orbits, Mr Whippy and BBQ Hub will be on-site to take care of any hunger pangs!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 31, 2024 21:16:32 GMT 12
Bevan plans to be there in Harvard NZ1044, doing rides if you're keen. 📢 We’re coming to Omaka this Sunday the 4th of February! We look forward to having our aircraft on display and supporting the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre for their open day ✈️ We will be offering joy rides in our freshly restored award winning Harvard - book now to ensure you don’t miss out as slots are very limited! 15 minutes $595 25 minutes $945 - with aerobatics if desired. (Payment by internet banking or cash) 027 553 4363 Info@legendaviation.co.nz Flights operated by Warbirds Ltd  |
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Post by tomq on Feb 4, 2024 13:30:10 GMT 12
Corsair has made a precautionary landing at Woodbourne, after making a few loud bangs while flying! Anyone have any more info?
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Post by tomq on Feb 4, 2024 15:14:04 GMT 12
Corsair has made a precautionary landing at Woodbourne, after making a few loud bangs while flying! Anyone have any more info? … and Corsair is back at Omaka now. Must not have been too bad? |
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Post by nuuumannn on Feb 9, 2024 13:48:01 GMT 12
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Post by nuuumannn on Feb 9, 2024 13:54:37 GMT 12
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Post by nuuumannn on Feb 9, 2024 14:00:44 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Feb 9, 2024 19:22:51 GMT 12
Like the Nanchang done up as a Japanese machine with a Vickers, need to see and hear that Mosi running
one day and the Anson, and the Corsair and the Harvard and the....great photos thanks fo posting.
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Post by nuuumannn on Feb 10, 2024 12:33:53 GMT 12
Like the Nanchang done up as a Japanese machine with a Vickers, need to see and hear that Mosi running one day and the Anson, and the Corsair and the Harvard and the....great photos thanks fo posting. You'll have to get down this way again some time, Peter. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 10, 2024 18:34:34 GMT 12
Great photos Grant.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2024 7:42:22 GMT 12
A great summation of the day and some terrific shots, lovely work Grant!
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Post by steveh on Feb 12, 2024 16:07:25 GMT 12
Nice photos Grant, way better than my cell phone ones. I thought it was a beaut day out & far better priced that Classic Fighters for a poor bloody pensioner.  If I had to single one thing out, it was the Yak 3 performance with accompanying smoke rings, I though that was very cool. Prop wash responsible I'm guessing. |
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Post by mumbojumbo on Feb 13, 2024 8:43:32 GMT 12
Corsair has made a precautionary landing at Woodbourne, after making a few loud bangs while flying! Anyone have any more info? Well I live on the Wither Hills foothills behind Woodbourne. The Corsair flew directly over us heading westward popping and farting to the point where even my wife said there is something wrong with that one. I watched it then turn and land at Woodbourne heading eastward, so I figured it had something wrong. |
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If I had to single one thing out, it was the Yak 3 performance with accompanying smoke rings, I though that was very cool. Prop wash responsible I'm guessing.