De Havilland DH 112 Venom MkI ZK-VNM at Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024

Written By Mike Gannaway

De Havilland DH 112 Venom MkI ZK-VNM flying at the Wanganui Aero Club Open-day Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024

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P-51D Mustang Display at the Whanganui Air Ambulance Trust's open day,
P-51D Mustang Display at the Whanganui Air Ambulance Trust's open day,

After a long period of storage, meticulous rebuild, and a successful test program. Brendon Deere and Sean Perrett are now showing off this beautiful example of an RNZAF P-51D Mustang to an adoring public.

Vought FG-1D Corsair NZ5648 - Whanganui Airport
Vought FG-1D Corsair NZ5648 - Whanganui Airport

We have all heard the saying “luck is when opportunity meets preparation”. Well we had done the prep… then out of the autumn blue sky, descends the Vought FG-1D Corsair. Surprise! No hints, no insider info—just plain luck. That gull-winged beauty struts its stuff, as it lands on the runway. This is it—a shot that’s been on my bucket-list for a while. No ropes, no crowds, just me, the Corsair, and that boundless blue canvas. If we had known we would miss the Mosquito would we have still gone… no. But because we risked it, trusted our guts, in the end we got something better,

BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk 88 NZ6372 at Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024
BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk 88 NZ6372 at Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024

Hey, it's the weekend, and what better way to enjoy it than by checking out some cool pics of the BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk 88? This military aircraft is a real head-turner with its sleek design and powerful vibes. Take a peek at these images, and you'll see what I mean – from the smooth fuselage to those badass wings, it's a perfect mix of style and functionality. So, kick back, relax, and let's appreciate the awesomeness of the BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk 88 as we cruise through the weekend vibes.

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