BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88
Jet Trainer/Light Attack
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: Rolls-Royce Viper Mk.535 turbojet, 3,140 lbf
Top Speed:
Yakevlov Yak-52
Primary Trainer
The Yak-52 is a primary trainer that was developed in the late 1970s for Soviet Russia’s military. Like most Russian aircraft, the Yak-52 is a rugged design, capable of operating in the extreme temperatures of Siberia whilst requiring minimal maintenance. The tricycle landing gear is retractable but remains exposed in-flight providing protection to the airframe should a “wheels up” landing occur.
The Yak-52 is still used today as a basic trainer for the Russian air force and many Eastern European countries, as well as being popular for civilian sport pilots. Many Yak-52s are airworthy in NZ and can be seen around the country at air shows including this one on display at Ardmore. Our machine was built in 1989 by Intreprinderea De Avioane Bacau in Romania and was in the Russian Federation. It arrived to New Zealand in 2011.
Country of Origin: Soviet Russia
Engine: Ivchenko Vedeneyev M-14P, 360hp 9-cylinder radial engine
Length: 12.22m (40ft 3in)
Height: 4.57m (15ft 0in)
Wing Span: 8.38m (26ft 6in)
Cruise Speed: 149mph (240kmh or 130 knots)
Maximum Speed: 261mph (420kmh or 227 knots)
Service Ceiling: 13,000ft (4,000m)
Goodyear FG-1D Corsair
Fighter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8 Double Wasp, 2000 Hp 18 cylinder radial piston engine
Top Speed:
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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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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