pacificmustang Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Sorry to follow on so closely from a similar post, but have just finished processing my photos as well. I and a friend attended this New Zealand airshow for the first time over Easter, primarily to see Peter Jackson's aircraft fly. We were a little disappointed they didn't due to some internal dispute, that disappointment being compounded upon learning they flew a couple of days ago at Masterton. Anyway, that aside, I thoroughly enjoyed the show, seeing the Anson, Spitfire 14 and Fw190 fly plus other types we just don't see here in Australia. Photography conditions were excellent, and we got in three good days of shooting before the rain set in. Im certainly keen to go back, anyway, onto some of my photos. and a link to my album for more, if interested, just click on the below photo. Thanks for looking Bruce 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 That's a lovely Anson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Very nice pics. I think one of the Nieuports (the one in French markings) was the one I saw in the hangar when I visited back in February recently. Nver got to see the FW190 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 8 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: That's a lovely Anson It looked absolutely stunning Ridgerunner, too late I found out they were taking passengers on joy flights 4 hours ago, Paul J said: Very nice pics. I think one of the Nieuports (the one in French markings) was the one I saw in the hangar when I visited back in February recently. Nver got to see the FW190 though. G'Day Paul. Your photos were one of the inspirations for me to get over there. I believe the 190 was still undergoing repairs following an earlier belly landing in February, don't quote me on this though Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 A flight in the Anson would look good in anyones flying log.! Looks like a return trip to NZ next year is in the pipeline so I hope o get to a couple more collections I missed this time around ...and ... hope to fit in an airshow.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 22 minutes ago, Paul J said: A flight in the Anson would look good in anyones flying log.! Looks like a return trip to NZ next year is in the pipeline so I hope o get to a couple more collections I missed this time around ...and ... hope to fit in an airshow.. Wings over Wanaka will be next Easter if you can go around that time Paul. It pays to book accommodation several months ahead as the town quickly books out bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Great shots! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 great pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Thanks fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Any more? Love the Nieuports... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) On 5/4/2019 at 2:35 PM, John D.C. Masters said: Any more? Love the Nieuports... Thanks John Full album here https://www.flickr.com/photos/131700029@N03/sets/72157677878885787 Bruce Edited May 5, 2019 by pacificmustang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 A great line up there Bruce, I couldn't make it this year, till I saw your photos I wasn't too bothered but after seeing them, damn, I wish I could've now. Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 6 hours ago, pacificmustang said: Full album here Thanks Bruce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Beautiful aeroplanes, beautifully photographed in beautiful weather! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Brilliant selection. I really love the Aussie Beech Staggerwing! Any more pics of it?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 1:37 PM, stevehnz said: A great line up there Bruce, I couldn't make it this year, till I saw your photos I wasn't too bothered but after seeing them, damn, I wish I could've now. Steve. A few of the regulars goers were a bit "meh" but I loved it On 5/6/2019 at 6:19 PM, Alpha Delta 210 said: Beautiful aeroplanes, beautifully photographed in beautiful weather! well, it was until it got rained out on the Sunday☹️ On 5/6/2019 at 7:37 PM, Paul J said: Brilliant selection. I really love the Aussie Beech Staggerwing! Any more pics of it?? That's really the only one I was happy with, Paul. All the others being a a bit soft, or too dark including the one of it in formation with a Ryan STM grrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, pacificmustang said: A few of the regulars goers were a bit "meh" but I loved it I'm sure had I gone I'd have enjoyed it but a workmate who went had the 'meh" reaction, for me, the time off & ticket cost were against it & when I saw the line up I decided I could go without, I guess I've been well spoiled over the years. I've been to about 7 of them & loved all but the last I went to in 2015 which I thought was distinctly 'meh' then. For someone like yourself who hasn't been before or even for a while, its a great setting & not a bad line up mostly, the making for a great day out. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 14 hours ago, stevehnz said: I'm sure had I gone I'd have enjoyed it but a workmate who went had the 'meh" reaction, for me, the time off & ticket cost were against it & when I saw the line up I decided I could go without, I guess I've been well spoiled over the years. I've been to about 7 of them & loved all but the last I went to in 2015 which I thought was distinctly 'meh' then. For someone like yourself who hasn't been before or even for a while, its a great setting & not a bad line up mostly, the making for a great day out. Steve. Absolutely Steve, and I can understand the "meh" too. Especially for the regular attenders Avalon and Temora getting the same reaction from me these days, although saying that, anytime seeing, and hearing real aeroplanes fly is a good one. Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I've been going regularly since 2011. I guess this one did seem a bit 'light on' without the participation of The Magnificent Seven or Keith Skilling's awesome display in the Corsair. The Sunday washout didn't help either. (Although I would have missed it anyway due to some nasty head cold that struck full force on Saturday night.) Even without these highlights, there were some nice new attendees with the early Triple Entente display (BE.2c, Bristol Scout, Sopwith Pup, Nieuport 11 & Nieuport 16), the Fairchild 24C-8C and the Bleriot actually flying circuits on the Friday being highlights. It was also nice to see the Fw-190 back in the air after it's unfortunate 2015 ground looping display. That said, the 2011 show just blew me away. It was bloody marvellous and will always remain at the top spot in my memory. So I wonder if the old saying 'familiarity breeds contempt' is at work here albeit in a watered down fashion. (I would never regard any airshow with contempt!) Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go again in 2021 to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Gazontipede said: 2011 show just blew me away. It was bloody marvellous I do recall that one as being a cracker. 20 hours ago, Gazontipede said: So I wonder if the old saying 'familiarity breeds contempt' is at work here Perhaps a bit, but I did feel 2015 had lowered the bar a bit compared to earlier shows & thats the message I got for 2017 & this last one, having said that, as long as the skittles line up, I'm sure I'll return. See you there 2021 perhaps. 23 hours ago, pacificmustang said: Avalon and Temora getting the same reaction from me these days Funnily enough, these are both shows I'd like to have a gander at, maybe there is something in this familiarity thing. Steve. Edited May 9, 2019 by stevehnz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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