Warbirds over Wanaka
 

who's been to warbirds over wanaka, the biggest airshow in the southern hemisphere.its fantastic

Been to Wanaka airfield and watched impromptu display by an F-51 - absolutely amazing. A magical place - when is the next "show" please?

Warbirds over Wanaka
 

Warbirds over Wanaka is (are ) held Bi Yearly at Easter The next event will be Easter 2006
Some Great Vids from shows gone by some of the early show videos were not much on tech but really great entertainment.
If I was to name the best displays I have seen, there would be several. Mark Hanna flying ME109 Black 2 The 1918 Bleriot flown by the Swedish guy Carlsoon (I think) The clown act with an Auster, but laterly the Wanganui airworks guys in the Crescos (turbine powered Fletchers)their formation flying(really you have to be there to appreciate them.)
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<<The next event will be Easter 2006>>

Might just give that a whirl - many thanks..

Been there twice now - would definitely recommend it! Great display against beautiful scenery and a great atmosphere.

I was there last in 2002 the year of the Polikarpovs.(lots of Polikarpovs) Also the year that the Hurricane was displayed by Kieth Skilling for the first time in NZ for many many years, That time I saw Sir Tim being driven around the grounds. I guess that there are many others closer too Sir Tim who could comment on his health but yes, you are right he did have a accident in a Spitfire
Thru the Alpine Fighter Group Sir Tim has bought so much enjoyment, as have all the pilots who have over the years performed at Warbirds, to so many people
he is a true legend
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When i was there, a chopper flew in a shed full of canterbury rugby supporters, they then got out, the chopper lifted off and dropped the shed :O