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
Auckland’s local AIRSHOW is back!
Join us for a day of aerobatics, formation flypasts and aerial displays. Mark it in your diaries to see our aviation heritage where it belongs – in the sky!
SUNDAY 15 March 2026
9:00am to 4:00pm
-Flying starts at 10:30am-
Ardmore Airport, Auckland
New Zealand
On show will be a wide collection of historic military, classic and sport aircraft, classic cars and military vehicles. Merchandise, food and refreshments will also be available.
Tickets will be available only through iTicket – our official ticket distributor.
*A full refund will be available if the event is cancelled.
Need help to get around the show. Our friends from Independent Living will have limited walkers and wheel chairs available for those requiring mobility assistance. Booking is essential! Contact office@nzwarbirds.org.nz to reserve yours.
NO DOGS are allowed on Ardmore Airports premises except registered service dogs.
What will you see at Warbirds on Parade?
A variety of aircraft from the Great War, the Golden Age of Aviation, the Second World War and the Jet age. Some real high octane stuff!
Please note that participating aircraft and static displays will be subject to weather, availability and serviceability. As aircraft and displays are announced they will be added here.
-Aircraft on Show-
North American Aviation T-6 Harvard
North American Aviation’s beloved T6 Texan trainer earned itself the title “The Pilot Maker” due to its important role in preparing allied pilots for combat during World War Two. The RNZAF operated 202 Harvards from 1941 till their retirement in 1977, after serving for 36 years training Kiwi pilots. It was the last wartime aircraft to see service with the RNZAF.
The Roaring Forties display team will once again take to the skies at Warbirds on Parade.
Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2
The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2e was a British built, single-engine, biplane first used by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) from 1912 till 1919. Originally intended as a front line fighter for air to air combat, their inherently stable characteristics and poor performance made them easy prey for the German Fokker Eindecker. Despite this it was used for other roles including as a light bomber, night fighter, anti-submarine and coastal patrol reconnaissance platform, and trainer.
Albatros D.Va
Introduced in the later stages of the First World War, the Albatros D.Va is a German single seat fighter featuring a streamlined semi-monocoque wooden fuselage and fabric covered wings. It was an attempt to improve on the earlier D.V which was found to have to structural failures. When the D.Va was deployed to front line units it was already more-or-less obsolete having to operate with a restriction on its diving performance. Despite this, the Albatros remained in front line use till the Armistice.
Siemens-Schuckert D.IV
During August of 1918, the Siemens Schuckert D.IV started to appear with front line units. It was officially described as being “superior by far to all single-seaters in use” and was regarded to be the best performing fighter of the Great War. Despite its qualities the type saw little conflict as the following month saw the armistice signed and the War came to an end.
Bristol Fighter F.2B
The Bristol Fighter F.2B, affectionately known as the “Brisfit”, is a British 2 seat aircraft that was used during the later stages of World War One. Designed by Frank Barnwell, it was intended to replace the Royal Aircraft Factory’s B.E.2. fulfilling a variety of roles including a fighter, light bomber and reconnaissance platform. It was fast, manoeuvrable and could dive faster than any other aircraft at the time.
Bristol Scout D
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.
Fokker Dr.1
Famous for being flown by Manfred Von Richthofen (The Red Baron), the Fokker Dr.1 was introduced late 1917 and pilots were quick to regard it for its climbing ability, manoeuvrability, and light controls when compared to other fighters of the time such as the Albatros and Pfalz. No original airframes have survived with the last of the type destroyed by a bombing raid during WW2.
-Ground Displays-
Ryan STM S-2
Sport Aircraft & Trainer
Country of Origin: United States of America
Engine: LOM Prague M332A, 140 Hp straight 4 | Originals: Menasco C4 125 Hp inverted straight 4
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
@nz_warbirds
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
#keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlover #northamerican #trojan #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #yak#instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
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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