NZFF

Last year was the sixtieth anniversary of the opening of Wellingon Airport. Now I missed it as I was just a little too young to appreciate the flying but I intend to rectify that over the next couple of weeks. I intended to use contemporary (1959) scenery but it crashed so "modern" will have to do.

First up the four engine biggies, with twins and singles to follow. I have tried to use the official programme but some aircraft on it did not appear whereas others which were not scheduled turned up. A certain amount of "model adjustment" was required and the nearest has been chosen.

First up the B50 which at the airshow was in the KB50 form. This will have to suffice.







Next up the Blackburn Beverley which is not quite as realistic as the SP model!







Now the classic Brittania a beautiful airframe







And a classic BRRR C54







And the extra large C124







To put the size in perspective the wingspan is greater than a 767 400ER

Next up the C130A or in this case the AC model which was the closest I could get.



A "star" although not in the most desirable way was the RNZAF Sunderland Mk5 which got a little close on a low flyby. This is actually an RAF Mk3.







The copilot recorded the mishap as a "touch and go"!

Time to move into the jet age?

One "star" of the show was the DH Comet 2 of the RAF. Now your typical Comet required 6800ft for both take off (71.7 tonne)and landing. Wellington in 1959 had 5320 feet. But she made it in and out with a light load.







And the last entry

The most exciting was the Avro Vulcan V bomber. Three aircraft arrived for the show and one attempted to land but clipped the edge of the runway on the first attempt after two touch and goes.







The aircraft recovered to Ohakea where it spent several months awaiting repair.

More to follow.

Now THAT would be a sight for sore eyes, nice pics

Wow some major work went into that post Jeff well done .
Some beautiful aircraft there , Oh for a Comet that would look good in P3D....wonderful post mate

Part Two- The Twins

Up first the DC3/C47













The Devon









A really ugly F27. I could not find an Ansett one that worked







The HP Herald was in a competition with the F27 for the NAC contract.









and lost



Now for a bit of power the RB66









and the RAAF sent a Canberra









Closing off with the aircraft that woke me in the morning. If I had a Bofors on the window he would have been dead meat!

Great stuff Jeff That would have been a great show. I do love the Herald ...in fact all those British 50/60's airliners were great.

And concluding the Airshow we have four singles

First up the Harvard











A wee bit faster with the Super Sabre











And the F101 Voodoo











And this show will like the original, conclude with the Vampire. Unfortunately I could not find an RNZAF aircraft so the RAF will have to do.