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Classic Fighters Omaka, 2017

This is my report on the Classic Fighters Omaka Air Show for 2017. I had been to many Warbirds Over Wanaka shows in the past, but this was the first Omaka show I had attended. Omaka is a small airfield near the town of Blenheim at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. Most of the photos and videos were taken with my Canon dSLR but I also used my iPhone 6S whenI needed a wider angle (note that the photos and videos on this web site are much lower resolution than the originals).

Old Planes

The Omaka shows are well known for their displays of authentic replicas of vintage aircraft, mainly from the World War I era.

Photos of Old Planes

Air Force

The Royal New Zealand Air Force displayed various aircraft, plus its parachute team, Kiwi Blue.

Air Force Photos and Kiwi Blue Movie

The V1

The V1 model is flying remote-controlled replica of the German terror weapon from World War II.

V1 Photos

Yak 3

Various models of the excellent World War II Russian fighter, including the Yak 3, were flown at the show.

Yak 3 Photos and Yak 3 Steadfast Movie

Ground Forces

As well as the aircraft there was an impressive collection of replica tanks and other vehicles at the show.

Ground Forces Photos

Other Planes

I have put some photos of various unusual and interesting aircraft displayed at the show here.

Other Planes Photos and Corsair Movie

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