Former RAF FB.5 WA311 was transferred to the RNZAF in the autumn of 1953 as one of 8 attrition replacement aircraft. The Vampire served with 75 Squadron and later became an instructional airframe. It is on display at Wigram in 14 Squadron colours.
867 under restoration in the Ashburton Aviation Museum workshop. The F.8 is in the markings of 77 Squadron, RAAF. The Meteor served with this unit at Kimpo air base during the Korean War.
Falklands War veteran XZ129 served with 1 Squadron onboard HMS Hermes. After return to the UK she became instructional airframe A2602 with ETS at Yeovilton. XZ129 is now the only (complete) RAF Harrier on display in the Southern Hemisphere.
GAF-built Canberra B.20 A84-207 entered service with the RAAF in August 1954. The aircraft came to New Zealand in March 1993 and is now on display at the Wanaka Transport and Toy Museum, which is located adjacent to the airport.
After years of operation with the Old Flying Machine Company at Duxford, Warhawk NZ3009 (US serial 41-25158) returned to her native New Zealand. The aircraft will forever be linked to legendary Kiwi warbird pilot Ray Hanna.
ZK-CAG sports two different RAAF schemes. On this side the P-40 is dressed as A29-105 'Currawong'. The port side shows her 75 Squadron, colourscheme, with serial A29-448. She is owned by Charles Darby and Garth Hogan.
'NZ3546' seen departing Wanaka for the return flight to Ardmore in the North Island. Additional to the 42 Squadron, RNZAF markings are the NAC titles applied in 2007. The Skytrain served with the USAAF as 43-49219.
A8-132 of 1 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley near Brisbane, operated out of Christchurch Airport during the Warbirds over Wanaka weekend. Seen here in a high-speed pass and serving the 'Sunday-Roast'.
The Alpine Fighter Collection's Hurricane was restored in the UK by Hawker Restorations Ltd. Keith Skilling took P3351 to the air again on 12 January 2000 from Christchurch Airport. P3351 is in the colours of 73 Squadron during the Battle of France.
Previously registered in the UK as G-BTDH, WV666 is now flying in New Zealand as ZK-JOT. The Provost is seen leaving Wanaka at the end of the 'Warbirds over Wanaka 2008' airshow.
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.
The 'Pride of Scotia' arriving for Warbirds over Wanaka 2008. The ski-Herc is operated by 139 TAS/109 AW NY ANG and home-based at Stratton ANGB/Schenectady County Apt.