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The 75th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its formation on 1 April 2012.

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RNZAF 75th Anniversary Air Show

Military aircraft will be on show across New Zealand during the RNZAF's 75th anniversary celebrations from January to April 2012. The skies will be alive as international Air Forces combine with RNZAF air power to perform demonstrations and displays set to delight.

Celebrations run from January to April 2012 across New Zealand starting with Red Checkers displays from January and concluding with Anzac Day commemorations in April.

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Antarctic Rescue Fishing Vessel Sparta

Antarctic Rescue - Sparta


Crew aboard the RNZAF Hercules were first on the scene providing support to the stricken Russian fishing vessel Sparta.

Helicopter Crewman, Sergeant Karl Borck watches out as an Air Force Iroquois flys over grounded vessel Rena

Emergency response to MV RENA - Update


NZDF personnel continue to support Maritime NZ, other Government agencies and the people of Tauranga.

NZDF support to water crisis in Tuvalu

Defence Force assists drought stricken Tuvalu


A NZ Defence Force water desalination unit has so far produced around 100,000 litres of potable water.

P3-k Orion. AK-10-0170-065

Five Power Defence Arrangement Exercise


NZ Defence Force have embarked on Exercise, hosted by the Singapore Armed Forces.

Red Checkers performing for the crowd.

Red Checkers mark the sky


The RNZAF Red Checkers team perform an aerobatic display over Auckland Harbour.

Former local student helps NZ Air Force

Former local student helps NZ Air Force


Flying Officer Dan McCormack, a former Napier Boys High School graduate.