Strikemaster 72 after it’s first years flying back in New Zealand starts its annual servicing today. Check current maintenance on the website for details.
Read MoreT28 Update.
Airspray Ardmore are now well into the painting on the T28 and as you can see from the pictures attached it is not going to be hard to spot once it is rolled out. The paint scheme should make it a stand out in any company and I am in no doubt it will be a popular subject for the country’s aviation photographers.
Read MoreCroydon Aviation Heritage Trust Macchi 339C.
Last week with assistance from Colin Smith and his team from Croydon Aircraft, Pioneer Aero assembled the ex RNZAF Macchi 339c, 75 to go on display in the Trust’s fine hangar at Mandeville just north of Gore. We are pleased to report that all went well and the aircraft is now on display. The only real casualties were the teams waistlines as they...
Read MoreThe time is now.
It has taken some time but thanks to a lot of work and some fantastic support from all of those keen to see this happen Strikemaster 62 is now ready to test fly. So hopefully in the next day or so depending on pilot availability the airspace around Ardmore will echo with the sound of another Bluntie.
Read MoreAir to Air.
Attached are a couple of air to air shots taken on Friday from Strikemaster 70 over the Firth of Thames. I have added more to our website under Strikemaster 70.
Read MoreFamily Photo
Thought this might bring back a few memories for some, a shot of the last 30 years of RNZAF jets which unfortunately may be the last of the RNZAF jets. Nice shot none the less taken in New Zealand Warbirds hangar at Ardmore.
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