• North American P-51-D Mustang - NZ Warbirds

North American P-51-D Mustang

Fighter

Designed in 1940 as a replacement to the P40 Kittyhawk, the P-51 Mustang was originally powered by an Allison V-1710 V12 but when the RAF swapped the Alison to the much more powerful Rolls Royce Merlin, the Mustang was found to be an excellent high altitude fighter and along with its speed, manoeuvrability and (most importantly) range, made it the only fighter at the time with the ability to escort the Allied bombers over occupied Europe (a role which it excelled at).

The Mustang also proved to be an excellent ground attack fighter bomber and high altitude fighter making it the most sought after aircraft by fighter units for the Allies during the war.  Thirty Mustangs were operated by the RNZAF Territorial Squadrons during the 1950s.

Our aircraft is painted in the colour scheme of NZ2415 from No. 3 Squadron (Canterbury) of the Territorial Air Force (TAF), flown in the early 1950’s by Squadron Leader Ray Archibald.   It passed through a number of owners before it was imported into New Zealand in 1984 by Sir Tim Wallis and first flew here in January, 1985.

Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Packard Merlin V-1650, 1450 Hp, V12 Supercharged Piston Engine
Length: 9.83m (32ft 3in)
Height: 4.08m (13ft 4.5in)
Wing Span: 11.28m (37ft 0in)
Cruise Speed: 362mph (582kmh or 315 knots)
Maximum Speed: 437mph (703kmh or 380knots)
Range: 1105 miles (1777 kms) on internal tanks
Service Ceiling: 41,900ft (12,800m)
Armament: 6 x M2 Brownings (0.5 calibre) machine guns, up to 1000Ib of bombs, 6 or 10 × 5.0 in (127 mm) T64 HVAR rockets

Massey Ferguson

Tug/Tractor

Country of Origin: United States of America

 

Curtiss P-40-N1 Kittyhawk

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Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Allison V-1710-39, 1360 HP V12, single stage supercharged piston engine
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Pacific Aerospace Corporation CT4

Trainer

Country of Origin: New Zealand
Engine: Continental IO-360-H-B9B, 210hp flat-six piston engine
Top Speed: 383 Km/h, 238 MPH, 207 Knots

 

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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. ⛰️🏔️ #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #spitfire #merlin #kittyhawk #p40 #mustang #p51 #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #visitauckland #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
#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 #keepemflying #warbird #anzacday #anzac #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #avro #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #auckland #harvard #t6 #anson
#lestweforget A small clip from our Anzac Day flypast of the Auckland Cenotaph. Did you see us? Thanks to @albrowncelebchef for sharing. #keepemflying #warbird #anzacday #anzac #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #auckland #harvard #t6
Highlight Reel. The sights 👀 and sounds 👂of the 2023 edition of Classic Fighters at Omaka. We’ve listened…no music this time just pure Avgas and Jet A1 power! 💪 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviationlovers #spitfire #mustang #mosquito #dehavilland #kittyhawk #p40 #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak3 #harvard #venom #mosquito #dehavilland #yak52#aviationphotography #pilot #flying #photographer #instagood #airshow #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Omaka Day 3 is done and dusted. So many cool and wonderful aeroplanes on display. Looking forward to 2025! See you then.👍 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #spitfire #mustang #mosquito #dehavilland #kittyhawk #p40 #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak #harvard #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Day 2 of @classicfightersomaka almost done ✅. Some more clips of todays performers with displays keep getting better and better. Last day for the 2023 edition is tomorrow so make sure you come out and see all the high octane action! #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #spitfire #merlin #raaf #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak #harvard #spartan #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
@classicfightersomaka Practice Day Completed✅ A fabulous variety of aircraft on show. Looking forward to Saturday & Sunday. 👀 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #Harvard #Mosquito #Hercules #c130 #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #auckland #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
#repost A temporary visitor over Christchurch. ZK-TAF has been busy these last few days with pilot Graham taking up punters in his Cadillac of the Skies. Thanks to @chch_planespotter for sending this through. See ZK-TAF put through its paces this Easter weekend at @classicfightersomaka 📍Christchurch International Airport 📷 @chch_planespotter #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #mustang #p51 #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #christchurchairport #christchurch #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
It’s been 14 years since this beauty took to the skies for its 1st post restoration flight after a 5 year restoration. How time flies😁 Painted in the colours of Alan Deere, NZ second highest scoring ace, Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX PV270 is based at at RNZAF base Ohakea. 📷 Paul Johnston 📍Omaka Aerodrome, New Zealand #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #spitfire #merlin #supermarine #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #history #supermarinespitfire #restoration
AIRSHOW TIME! Yes, the rumors are true. We are excited to announce that Auckland’s local AIRSHOW is back this June!😁 ✈️WARBIRDS ON PARADE 📆Sunday 04 June 2023 📍Ardmore Airport, Auckland, New Zealand. Join us for a day of aerobatics, formation fly pasts and aerial displays. See New Zealand’s aviation heritage where it belongs – in the sky. ⏰Flying display slots at 10:30am | 12:30pm | 2:30pm (gates open at 9:00am) Static aircraft, classic cars and military vehicles on display. Merchandise and refreshments will be available🍟️🥤 The perfect outing for the whole family👨‍👧‍👦 Pricing and ticket details will be announced when live. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website to keep up to date with details such as ticketing and aircraft announcements as they come. Mark it on your calendars and we will see you there👍 Note this will be our only show for 2023. #KeepEmFlying #Airshow #WarbirdsOnParade #VisitAuckland #purenz #airshow #spitfire #mustang #aviation #flight #show #nz #auckland #newzealand #mustdotravels #events #warbirds #avgeek
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AIRSHOW! Warbirds on Parade - Sunday 04 June 2023. For all of the latest developments - including what's on show - click here.
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