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Warbirds Over Wanaka - Latest News [Page 7]

New Volunteer Manager For Warbirds

Monday, 9 February 2015, 9:26 am | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Wanaka: Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow has announced the appointment of a new person to fill one of the most important jobs in the organisation. More >>

Catalina back at WOW

Friday, 23 January 2015, 12:29 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Wanaka: New Zealand’s only airworthy Catalina Flying Boat is set to make a triumphant return from major refurbishment work at next year’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. More >>

Warbirds Over Wanaka: Gathering of the Geezers 2014

Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 12:38 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

The second annual Gathering of Geezers dinner held in Wanaka has raised more than $20,000 for two local trusts. The dinner celebrated the achievements of more than 20 legends of New Zealand motorsport. These included Graeme Lawrence, Paul Fahey, ... More >>

Warbirds over Wanaka: Airshow Safety

Thursday, 27 November 2014, 1:17 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Major General (retired) Des Barker had a distinguished career in the South African Air Force over 40 years, clocking up 6,500 flying hours on 45 different military types, mostly fast jets. More >>

Economic Impact of Warbirds Over Wanaka

Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 10:24 am | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Wanaka: A new independent report has reaffirmed the major economic impact on the region of the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. More >>

WOW Finalist in NZAEP Awards

Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 11:21 am | Warbirds Over Wanaka

30th July 2014 Media Release Wanaka: One of New Zealand’s largest and longest running events has been named as a finalist in the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals Awards. More >>

Official Warbirds Over Wanaka 2014 Book and DVD Launch

Friday, 4 July 2014, 11:28 am | Warbirds Over Wanaka

“Putting together the official record of the 2014 Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow presented me with a major problem” says Upper Clutha writer Jill Herron. More >>

Inaugural #GigatownWanaka Jet racing at the Warbirds

Sunday, 20 April 2014, 5:56 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Over Wanaka Airshow will likely see the event return to the next airshow in March 2016, organisers have said. More >>

International Visitors to Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow

Friday, 28 March 2014, 2:06 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

A large contingent of overseas participants is expected to add a strong international flavour to the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow this Easter. Guest performers, exhibitors and media will soon be travelling from Poland, France, the United States, Lithuania, ... More >>

Warbirds Over Wanaka: Jurgis vs Murphy

Monday, 17 March 2014, 11:31 am | Warbirds Over Wanaka

World aerobatic champion Jurgis Kairys has decided to give four-time Bathurst V8 Supercar winner, Greg Murphy, a chance in a head-to-head clash at Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. More >>

Vintage Car & Aircraft Auction

Thursday, 13 March 2014, 12:03 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

An upcoming auction in Wanaka of classic cars, motorcycles and aircraft has already attracted international attention. The auction is being run by Webb’s Auction House of Auckland and will be held at the Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction at Wanaka ... More >>

Anyone got a Bridge?

Friday, 21 February 2014, 3:32 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Sixty-one years old and “still powerful”, one of the world’s most innovative aerobatic pilots has just confirmed he will be performing at the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. More >>

DC3 - Only RNZAF WWII Vetran Aircraft Still In Service

Monday, 10 February 2014, 11:50 am | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Representing some truly unique Kiwi history, is a DC-3 that is the only surviving RNZAF World War II veteran aircraft still operating today in a front-line service. More >>

RAAF Join Forces

Friday, 31 January 2014, 1:23 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

The Royal Australian Air Force will be jetting across the Tasman in April in two light attack fighters, scheduled for a special appearance at the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. More >>

Pilots confirmed for Jet Racing

Friday, 20 December 2013, 11:34 am | Warbirds Over Wanaka

A NASA astronaut who has completed six space shuttle flights has been confirmed as one of the pilots taking part in high-speed jet racing at the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Colonel Curtis Brown of the United States was flight commander on two ... More >>

Fresh faces on Warbirds Board

Thursday, 19 December 2013, 3:39 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

Wanaka businessman and Community Board member, Ross McRobie has taken over as Chairman of the board which oversees the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. More >>

French Confirm Visit

Monday, 16 December 2013, 12:49 pm | Warbirds Over Wanaka

A delegation of French military officials, along with a specialist surveillance aircraft, will be arriving in Wanaka next Easter jointly hosted by the RNZAF and Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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