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by **Gavin Conroy** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:27 pm

Couple of shots from today.

by **happytraveller** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:14 am

So envious of shots like these, not the same from the ground looking up !!

smooth landings.

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:38 am

Good to see the pushing off the Texan/PC9 , we need something to bolster our air force ... I like to see a S-Tucano jump in over here and take up a spot showing itself off course getting you in the back seat for a spin and a recommendation

by **Gavin Conroy** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:11 am

Three from yesterday.

by **deeknow** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:09 am

Great stuff Gavin, shes a really lovely looking machine that Texan, was fabulous to see the old and new Texans (Harvard) flying together too huh
We were sitting in the stands right behind the apron where the T6, L39 and Vampire and Blunty were, got to watch them startup, and taxi past what a fabulous range of sounds.

by **Ian Warren** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:36 am

Those guys have fun with there fireworks , I guess the boys in their fighters really have some interesting views .

by **Gavin Conroy** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:36 pm

Really enjoyed the Hercules display today.
Am heading home really early tomorrow, has been a great show/holiday.

by **FlyingKiwi** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:28 pm

Fantastic shots Gavin, especially the one of the Texan and the Spitfire/Red Checkers formation, really amazing.

by **Ian Warren** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:15 pm

Jeez ...

..look at that big bird chasing the Herc

by **Gavin Conroy** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:43 pm

Am back at home now and ready to sleep for a week.
Great airshow and thanks to all involved.

Awesome photos in the other threads from those who were there!!!

by **leow5263** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:58 pm

Very awesome shots Gavin! That 400mm prime(?) you had looked really nice (and heavy). It must of been hot over by all of that pyrotechnic, I was sure feeling the heat over on the crowd line!

I'll get around to posting my pictures soon enough (once I've had a look through them).

by **Gavin Conroy** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:44 pm

Really heavy but good when I got it right.
Had injured my wrist before the show so it made things quite difficult but just got on with it.
Had it for the week and it was good but I won't be getting one anytime soon.

It was a 400mm 2.8 with a 1.4 convertor so was good for getting photos like the one below.

As for the pyros, yeah pretty full on over there and learnt quite a bit on the Saturday so picked a better position on Sunday where it wasn't quite so hot.

by **Ian Warren** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:10 pm

That nasty phoenix is about to eat that Herc

by **Gavin Conroy** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:29 pm

Dave Phillips forms up on a Cessna 206 at Warbirds Over Wanaka last Friday. Spectacular view and he was very close.
The sound of thunder was amazing as he powered away from each pass.

by **Ian Warren** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:26 pm

Sweet photo

by **Gavin Conroy** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:51 pm

Am "slowly" getting through my photos, too many other things to do after a week away.

by **Splitpin** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:05 pm

by **Gavin Conroy** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:03 am

Last pic from me, was a good show and thanks to the organisers for all of their help.

Really like this photo. Brings all of the elements together in one photo and shows what airshows are all about.

by **Timmo** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:22 am

Gavin Conroy wrote:
QUOTE (Gavin Conroy @ Apr 11 2012,5:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Am "slowly" getting through my photos, too many other things to do after a week away.

My place is in line with Rwy 25 at Tauranga- The Hunter was giving it some beans when it returned from Wanaka! Man it sounded good!

by **Ian Warren** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:36 am

Going in for a strafing run , now you no how the Pakistani's felt during the Indo-Paki War 1971 , the IAF Hunters swooping in and decimating the Paki's armour .

NZFF

Texan, L39 and a few others at Wanaka.

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