Kiwi Blue parachutists from the RNZAF parachute support and training unit put on a display at Warbirds over Wanaka at Easter.
William Long, 10, of Kirwee, reckons he has a pretty good spot to watch the aviation action spread out in front of him yesterday on a stunning autumn day.
A North American P51 Mustang shot by at speed amid spectacular scenery during a display at the weekend show.
An F16 Fighting Falcon piloted by United States Air Force Captain Ethan Smith pulls some serious G forces as the afterburner glows during a display at Warbirds.
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules (left) and Royal Australian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan tower over the huge crowd that turned out for the airshow.
Flight Lieutenant Angus Knox, of Wānaka, is fortunate to be able to pilot one of the RNZAF’s C130 Hercules aircraft. When asked what sort of car it would be like to drive, to a non-aviator, he said it was like driving a big powerful American pick-up.
The Warbirds show attracted about 70,000 spectators.
From their hillside perch, people watch the RNZAF Black Falcons fly in formation.
Jazz and Leo, 3, Inglis, from Oamaru, take in the sights and sounds yesterday.
A group of show goers watch as a helicopter approaches.
Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow returned to Wānaka in spectacular fashion at the weekend after a hiatus since 2018.
Crowds totalling 70,000 people flocked to see about 80 aircraft on aerial display over three days at the long weekend. Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson was there.
