Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog
Observation aircraft
Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Continental O-470-11, 213hp air-cooled flat-six piston engine
Top Speed:
Bristol Scout D
Fighter
Designed by aviation pioneer Frank Barnwell, the Bristol Scout is a small , single seat aircraft that saw service during the early stages of the First World War.
NZ Warbirds at Ardmore is fortunate to have one of two, full-scale Bristol Scouts worldwide. This particular machine was built in the USA by the late Herb Harkey in the 1990’s and was completed in 1997. Although it is a replica, there are original period components such as the cockpit instruments and, of course, its authentic 80hp Le’Rhone rotary engine.
The Scout is currently painted with generic RFC markings however the significance of the tail registration number “5554” on the rudder is believed to represent a Scout D that was flown by WW1 Ace, Albert Ball VC, when he served with No. 34 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corp (RFC). It is intended to “rebrand” the aircraft with a significant scheme that will give it a Kiwi connection.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: Le' Rhone, 80hp 9-cylinder rotary piston engine
Length: 6.3m (20ft 8in)
Height: 2.59m (8ft 6in)
Wing Span: 7.5m (24ft 7in)
Maximum Speed: 90.5mph at 5000ft
Range: 2 1/2 hrs endurance
Service Ceiling: 15,500ft (4725m)
Armament: 0.303 Lewis Gun
Rolls Royce Avon
Turbo Jet
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: Two-stage Axial flow turbo jet. Thrust range: 12,690 lbf (56.4 kN) dry, 16,360 lbf (72.8 kN) with reheat.
Top Speed:
English Electric Canberra B(I)8
Bomber
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: 2 x Rolls-Royce Avon RA7 Mk.109 turbojet engines, 7,400 lbs each
Top Speed:
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UPDATE FLY PAST CANCELLED - Sorry Folks 😔 Weather is not playing ball 😂
👋See you tomorrow at half time Auckland at @gomediastadium for @aucklandfc home match against the @newcastlejetsfc. A Harvard formation is planned to flyover at 5:55PM pending on weather and aircraft serviceability.
⚽️Match kick off is at 5:00PM.
📆Saturday 30th November 2025.
⏰5:55PM
📍Go Media Stadium (Mt Smart)
The formation will be loitering near Whitford, Howick & Bucklands Beach areas before the run in so keep an eye out if you live in those areas.
#keepemflying #aucklandfc
Theres 138 days till Warbirds on Parade and we have some good news. Tickets are now available through @iticketnz a great gift idea for Christmas🎄.
Note iTicket is the only ticket distributor for Warbirds on Parade.
Spread the word!
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Gift ideas 💡
With Father’s Day just around the corner why not give the gift of flight with an experience in one of our historic aircraft. At Ardmore we have a variety to choose from including:
🔘T-6 Harvard
🔘Airtourer
🔘Tiger Moth
🔘Chipmunk
🔘Boeing Stearman
If not for Father’s Day, a ride in one of aircraft is perfect as a Birthday or Christmas gift. Visit our website (nzwarbirds.org.nz) for details or contact the office at office@nzwarbirds.org.nz.
Flights are operated by Warbirds Ltd. Adventure Flights. Terms & Conditions apply.
#keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #harvard #northamerican #dehavillandchipmunk #dehavillandtigermoth #stearman #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #yak#instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
ZK-TGN ‘rolling 21’ back in December 2020 during its first public display at Warbirds on Parade.
This aircraft now resides at the Ashburton Aviation Museum but for a number of years resided at NZ Warbirds at Ardmore.
It has been modified to have a 14-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R2000 rated at 1450 HP (not the 9-cylinder Wright R-1820 Cyclone typical for the type).
📸 Stuart Russell
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An image taken yesterday of the Harvard flypast over Auckland City to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.
📸Rob New
#DDay80 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #harvard #northamerican #harvard #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #yak#instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #ifyouseeknz
We are super excited to share the ninth annual Tōtara Hospice Long Lunch Charity Gala event that is being hosted in The Warbirds Hangar 2. You will be indulged in a culinary journey showcasing flavours from Around the World. Your menu has been crafted with love and care by talented New Zealand chefs, including a stunning seafood dish from Executive Chef Nancye from Te Kaahu, a truly authentic taco from Chef Jean of Tacoteca and Michael Dearth from Baduzzi will be tantalising your tastebuds with dessert. Ganesh Raj is the MC, amongst other accolades he has been the recipient (for two years running) of Metro Magazine’s Restaurant Personality of the Year, as well as co-hosting the TV series Eat Well For Less and Cooks on Fire.
They would love you to join them for a spectacular day of eating, drinking, dancing and philanthropy to make a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients and their whānau in our community.
Sunday 23rd June 2024
11.30am till 5.00pm
Warbirds Hangar
Ardmore Airport
Tickets are on sale now and include your coach transfers with Pavlovich Coachlines to and from the airport. We have several easy-to-reach collection points around Auckland in the CBD, Greenlane, Whitford (with a stop in Clevedon) and Manukau.
#4 back to the skies! Congratulations to the team at @avspecs_ltd for the first flight of NZ2308 - post restoration.
📷Paul Johnston
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The calm before the show.
Corsair 48 on the flight line of our recent Warbirds on Parade airshow on March 10th.
It was a stunning sunrise 🌅 👍
📸 Brian Amerasinghe
📍Ardmore Airport
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A great day was had by all on Sunday with hundreds turning out at the Classic Flyers NZ Aero day at Tauranga. On show was a range of static aircraft with air displays from the Yak-52 formation team, the Roaring Forties and RNZAF Black Falcons. Thank you to photographer Paul who sent these through. Looks like it was a great day!
#keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #corsair #fg1d #voughtchance #harvard #northamerican #grumman #avenger #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #yak#instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
The Roaring Forties returning from the recent Classic Flyers Aero Day 2024 with Ardmore Airport in the distance.
📸 Paul Johnston
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CORSAIR FLYING TODAY!
Corsair NZ5648 will be flying today (Sunday 14th) with takeoff at 1100am. Come down to NZ Warbirds at Ardmore and check it out.
#keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #corsair #fg1d #voughtchance #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #ifyouseeknz
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