Warbirds Over Wanaka 2010 Advance pics.

[happytraveller]

Came back today past Wanaka airport and the Boeing Stearman E75 was outside doing an engine run up. Pity about the light, which was SO dull ahead of a front, but here are a few pictures. This aircraft will be used for the wing-walking show. The aircraft has a 9 cylinder 450hp Pratt & Whitney radial (manufactured in 1942) and cruises at around 83 knots. Aided by a strong tailwind, the cycle used today averaged over 38 km/h on the way back to Wanaka!!!!







It was not outside long, so lucky to get the shots before it was put back in the hangar.....



Smooth landings.

[leow5263]

nice one, did you see the Zero at all?

[happytraveller]

saw the Zero flying overhead Wanaka at around 5pm, so I will check tomorrow to see if it is flying or on display, and will post some photos if it is.

smooth landings.

[rocky289]

Do you live in Wanaka?

[Naki]

Thats an awesome looking aircraft

I have some pics of the Zero here

http://nzff.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...p;#entry8256873

[Splitpin]

HT, Great pics, love the colours on that old girl.......real 40's
Thanks for shareing

[Ian Warren]

Happy , nice pics the ole Stearman , loop d loop in one few years back , fun plane to fly in .