This 'Red 10' was one of three Chaikas recovered in Russia and restored in Novosibirsk for the Alpine Fighter Collection. The aircraft came to Wanaka in March 1998, but was damaged during her first flight there on the 23rd of that month.
John Lanham in the Alpine Fighter Collection I-153 Chaika about to take off during 'Warbirds over Wanaka 2008'. The classic biplane is now residing in Spain.