Bristol Fighter F.2B
Fighter & Light Bomber
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: Fairchild Ranger 6-440-C, 200hp straight 6 piston engine
Top Speed:
Curtiss P-40-N1 Kittyhawk
Fighter
The Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk is an American aircraft that was the United States Army Air Corp’s (USAAC) first mass-produced fighter. Developed from the P-36, the Kittyhawk’s easy flying characteristics was praised by its pilots but loathed for its lack of performance at high altitude. However, with its robust, rugged build, it went on to become a successful, low level, ground attack/fighter for the Allies.
Our Kittyhawk (A29-448) is an ex Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) machine which served with 75 and 78 squadrons in Papua New Guinea where it saw combat against Japanese forces. A landing mishap saw the aircraft left in Papua New Guinea until it was recovered in 1973 and brought back to NZ for restoration. She is painted in her authentic 75 squadron markings.
During its restoration it was converted to a two-seat status with the addition of a seat in place of the rear fuel tank. The rear seat is complete with dual controls and instruments for conversion training in what is a remarkable feat of engineering. This has allowed the fighter to retain its original lines but provide the public with a unique opportunity to experience what it was like to fly in an authentic fighter.
The RNZAF operated 293 Kittyhawks where they were used in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Here they supported American, Australian and New Zealand ground troops during the landings of Guadalcanal.
Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Allison V-1710-39, 1360 HP V12, single stage supercharged piston engine
Length: 10.20m (33ft 6in)
Height: 3.76m (12ft 4in)
Wing Span: 11.42m (37ft 5in)
Maximum Speed: 378mph (609 kmh or 329 knots)
Range: 750 miles (1200km)
Service Ceiling: 38,150ft (11,630m)
Armament: 6 x M2 Brownings 0.5 calibre machine guns, 250 to 2000Ib of bombs
McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk
Fighter Attack
Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Pratt & Whitney J-52-P8A, 9,300Ib axial flow turbojet
Top Speed: 1083 Km/h, 673 MPH, 584 Knots
Boeing-Stearman
Trainer
Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Lycoming R-680-17, 225 Hp Radial Engine or
Top Speed: 200 Km/h, 124 MPH, 108 Knots
@nz_warbirds
Battle of Britain Flypast✅.
It’s always privilege to commemorate such an historic day in aircraft of the same era.
Did you see us?
📷Rob New
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Good news for NZ warbird enthusiasts with the confirmation that the FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR took to the skies yesterday after a 6 year hiatus in storage.
Newly rated Corsair pilot Frank Parker took this picture yesterday of his view flying the historic fighter to Omaka from Hood Aerodrome.
We can’t wait to see this aircraft performing at airshows again! It’s been long over due.
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Another photo from Warbirds on Parade 2023. Strikemaster 72 in the hands of pilot and owner Charles Davies showing off those classic Blunty lines. 😍
It has been awesome having this machine on display at NZ Warbirds at Ardmore while it has received some maintenance from the team at Pioneer Aero.
📷 @bertscoolpics
📍Ardmore Airport
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It wasn’t all about the action in the air at Warbirds in Parade 2023. A big thank you to the @militaryaviationmuseum who allowed us to show the preserved fuselage of their upcoming Douglas SBD Dauntless project which is being restored by a joint team effort involving Pioneer Aero at Ardmore and Aero Trader at Chino back in California.
📷 @sierra_tango_uniform
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#epic “Because I was inverted” 😎
Top side of P-51D Mustang ZK-TAF flown by Graham Bethell from our big Kings Birthday show as captured by Neville Bailey.
📷 Neville Bailey
📍 Ardmore Airport
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Mellow Yellow?
Harvard 78 flown by Jeff Hunter at last Sunday’s Warbirds on Parade.
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Achtung! Spitfire!🔥
MH367 banking tight at Warbirds on Parade 2023.
📷 @sierra_tango_uniform @stu_65
📍 Ardmore Airport
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#merlin
It almost doesn’t look real 👀
But it is!
Albatros DVa replica ZK-ARS captured by Paul at our recent Warbirds on Parade airshow.
What a great show!
📷Paul Johnston
📍Ardmore Airport
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We are go for Sunday!😁
We have been busy setting up for our big show tomorrow and the weather looks to be okay at this stage.
There was plenty of flying activity at Ardmore with various aircraft getting up to practice their routines. Also a few aircraft have flown in who are visiting for tomorrow including Strikemaster 72 from Wellington.
A few things to keep in mind:
🔘Gates open at 9am and displays start at 10:30am. Tentative display program is now up on our website as well as our airshow display map.
🔘Directions to get to Ardmore can be found here👇
https://nzwarbirds.org.nz/contact/travelling_to_warbirds_on_parade/
🔘Remember access to the show and parking is via the Hamlin Road entrance ONLY!
🔘Unfortunately NO dogs are allowed at the show except for registered service dogs.
🔘Tickets are still available via iTICKET and Yes tickets can be purchased at the gate👇.
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2023/jun/warbirds-on-parade
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
Spread the word!
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#flashbackfriday Over the top we go😁➰
Flash back to February 2022 when we had two P-40s at Ardmore and were privileged enough to see both displayed together.
Warbirds on Parade is only just around the corner and we are excited to see Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk ZK-CAG displayed!
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MH367 Sun Dancing ☀️
All 3 fighters were out this past weekend after a couple of weeks of unusually wet weather in Auckland.
Amazing how effective the Spitfire’s desert camouflage is for New Zealand’s green landscape. ⛰️🏔️
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#lestweforget
We were sent this in by Ben who took part in the Anzac Day flypast over Blenheim and Renwick. Aircraft used were the T6 Harvard, Nanchang and Avro Anson. A unique formation for sure!
📷 @seivad555
📍Blenheim/Renwick
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