Classic Fighters Airshow website

[Baz62]

Can't recall if I posted the link to this site or not. Oh well the more the merrier. Comment in the news section say's that although it isn't totally ruled out, Jerry Yagen's Mosquito might not make it to the show in time. However the news that 7 Fokker Triplanes will be there makes up for it in my book.

http://www.classicfighters.co.nz/classi ... s-news.php

[Gaz]

SEVEN!!!!

We had one tri-plane at Waddington a couple of years ago (Don't recall if it was a fokker or not - Pam?) and it was an amazing sight!

I wonder if my wife would let me travel over..........

[Mayfly]

Waddington had a Triplane last year ... Sopwith?

When we called into Avspecs last year they said they hoped to have the Mozzie flying by Easter this year to catch a first airshow flight in NZ, will be a shame if she's not ready, but that's aviation, mostly things aren't ready on time. However taking into account test flights and display work up I would think the chances are slim but fingers crossed.


Edit - My pics now show it was in German markings

[Mayfly]

Quick update on attending aircraft to Classic Fighters 2011: FW190 has had an engine run yesterday! See:
Gear test:

Engine run:

P40C Tomahawk has also had an engine run two days ago. See:


And the exRNZAF Strikemaster NZ6370 is having its replacement engine fitted after a problem was found during testing of the one installed.
Read all about it on this thread: http://rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?bo ... read=12455

No word on the Anson yet............

[Baz62]

Just another quick update as I leave to go up to Omaka: The FW190, and P40C Tomahawk have both flown now and I just heard the Strikemaster has also flown with its new engine (flown in from the UK!)
Weather looks like its going to give us some rain but fingers crossed it doesn't have too much effect on the show!
Stay tuned for updates (photos!!)