Vought FG-1D Corsair NZ5648 - Whanganui Airport
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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,

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

Wanganui Aero Club Open Day NZ Strikemaster 72

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We Made It Onto The Frontpage
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We Made It Onto The Frontpage

While driving home to Palmerston North, my watch kept vibrating, I figured it was dropping and then picking up the connection as it does sometimes. When we got home I had messages from what felt like every newspaper in the country. I did probably five interviews by phone and then a few more by email. Then this morning I found out that the image made the front cover of the Dominion Post.

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2020 AOPANZ Calendar
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2020 AOPANZ Calendar

Hot on the heels of the news that we made into the 2020 Biggin Hill Historic Aircraft Centre RNZAF Calendar. We have received news that we have also made it into the 2020 AOPANZ Calendar for our photo of the T51 squadrons display team at this years Wings over Wairarapa.

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