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The following are archived airshows and open days

The 2009 Programme

AIR SHOWS

February:

  • 8 February: Sky High In Wigram - Flying displays by Iroquois, Sioux, Orion, Hercules, Boeing 757, Harvard, Red Checkers and Kiwi Blue parachute team.
  • 14 February: Taupo Flying Proms - Red Checkers flying display and performance by the Central Band of the RNZAF.
  • 20-22 February: Napier Art Deco Weekend - Red Checkers flying display and performance by the Central Band of the RNZAF.
  • 27-28 February: Pilot Expo Ardmore - static display, either CT4E airtrainer or Kingair aircraft.
  • 28 February: Bull Riding, Bulls - solo airtrainer flying display.

March:

  • 8 March: Otago Aero Club Wings and Wheels Day - Red Checkers flying display.
  • 13-15 March: V8 Supercars, Timaru - Red Checkers flying display.
  • 14 March: Hokitika Wild Food Fesitval - Red Checkers flying display.
  • 13-15 March: Avalon Air Show, Australia - static display Orion aircraft, possible Boeing 757 flying display.
  • 21 March: Whenuapai Air Show - Flying and static displays from Iroquois, Sioux, Orion, Seaspite, Boeing 757, Hercules, King Air, Red Checkers, Harvard and a Kiwi Blue parachute team display.
  • 28 March: Wings over Twizel - Displays by the Iroquois, Orion, Seasprite, Red Checkers and Kiwi Blue parachute team.

April:

  • 3-5 April: Maadi Rowing Cup, Lake Karipiro - Red Checkers flying display.
  • 10-13 April: Classic Fighters, Omaka - Iroquois, Sioux, Harvard, Red Checkers and Kiwi Blue displays.
  • 25 April: Anzac Day - Flypasts from Iroquois, Orion, Hercules, King Air, Airtrainer and Red Checkers aircraft.
  • 26 April: Classic Flyers, Tauranga - Displays by the Kiwi Blue parachute team, Iroquois, Hercules, Orion and Red Checkers.

Please note: All static and flying displays are subject to change.

 

OPEN DAY

March:

  • 21 March: Air Force Base Whenuapai Open Day and Air Show

    Your Air Force Working for New Zealand Every Day.
    See the Royal New Zealand Air Force in action both on the ground and in the air as Air Force Base Whenuapai opens the gates and hosts its popular air show on Saturday 21 March. A great day out for the whole family.

    Featuring Boeing 757, Orions, Iroquois, Seasprite, Hercules, Kiwi Blue parachute team, Red Checkers aerobatics team and more!

    This year New Zealand V8 touring and other customised cars including a hot rod and classic cars will be on display.

    Gates open at 9.00am

    Entry fee: $5 a head and children under 10 years are free

Whenuapai Air Show 2009

Open Days 2008

A list of air shows and flying displays for 2008

Ohakea Open Day 2008

The Ohakea Open Day and Airshow promises to be an exciting, action-packed event with flying and static displays that includes Iroquois, Seasprite, P3 Orion and C130 Hercules. The Kiwi Blue parachute team will be jumping out of aircraft and the Red...

The Red Checkers 2008

The 2008 air show season is in full swing, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) formation aerobatic display team, the Red Checkers, is on the road again wowing crowds with their daring routine.

The Red Checkers 2007

The 2007 air show season is in full swing, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) formation aerobatic display team is on the road again wowing crowds with their daring routine.

Classic Fighters 2007

2007 Easter 6 - 8th April , Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand Classic Fighters is much more than just an air show. Aircraft are displayed as part of a theatrical spectacle, where battle scenes and other historical events are re-enacted on the...

Air Force Open Day 2007

2007 Saturday 3rd of March @ RNZAF Base WhenuapaiAuckland, New Zealand.