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McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk

Fighter Attack

Heinemann’s Hot-Rod!  The McDonnell Douglas Skyhawk is a lightweight, attack aircraft developed for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps in the early 1950s.  It is one of the most versatile and successful aircraft ever produced with some 2,960 produced.  Several Skyhawks remain in use by civilian and military users 60 years after the type’s first flight.

NZ6209 was one of the original 14 A-4Ks delivered to the RNZAF in 1970 and served with No. 75 & No.2 Squadrons during her service. A total of 24 Skyhawks served in the RNZAF from 1970 – 2001 including 10 A4G Skyhawks purchased from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).  In 1986 the entire Skyhawk fleet was upgraded under Project Kahu, an RNZAF program that gave modern avionics and weapon systems similar to that of an F-16 A/B mid life upgrade.

“09” was retired from service on the 13th of December, 2001, as part of a controversial decision by the then NZ government to retire the entire fast jet fleet without replacement and was given to the NZ Warbirds Association on permanent loan in 2012.

Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Pratt & Whitney J-52-P8A, 9,300Ib axial flow turbojet
Length: 12.22m (40ft 3in)
Height: 4.57m (15ft 0in)
Wing Span: 8.38m (26ft 6in)
Maximum Speed: 673mph (1083kmh or 585 knots)
Range: 2000 miles (3220km)
Service Ceiling: 42,250ft (12,880m)
Armament: 2x 20mm (0.79in) Colt Mk.12 canon, 4x AIM-9L Sidewinders, 2x AGM-65 Mavericks, 2x GBU-16 Paveway II

Aermacchi MB-339CB

Jet Trainer

Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: Rolls Royce Viper 680-43, 4,400 lb turbojet engine
Top Speed: 898 Km/h, 558 MPH, 485 Knots

 

Pratt & Whitney R-2800-75 Double Wasp

Radial Engine

Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: 2,200 hp, 2,800 cu in (46 L), 18-cylinder, twin bank, radial piston engine
Top Speed:

 

de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth

Trainer

Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: Gipsy Major, 130 Hp Inverted 4 Cylinder Engine
Top Speed: 175 Km/h, 109 MPH, 97 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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