Wings Over Wairarapa

Widely regarded as one of Australasia’s largest and fastest growing air shows Wings Over Wairarapa rivals any show for display content and reputation.

The theme of the show, ‘We Will Remember’, will celebrate not only the aircraft but the men and women that have shaped the history of aviation, making it a tribute show not to be missed. Veterans from both New Zealand and Australia will be welcomed at the show and there will be a special salute to them during the weekend.

This is the first year that we have opened the gates to the public for three days with the Friday being the official practice day of the event. Gates will open from lunch time on the Friday to give visitors the opportunity to look around the many trade sites that will be featured and also to watch the various display aircraft go through their paces before the first official day on the show on the Saturday.

A number of the feature aircraft attending the show have already been announced and are detailed on the show’s recently launched new website - www.wings.org.nz. These include aircraft from The Vintage Aviator Collection, the largest privately owned collection in the world which is based at Hood Aerodrome, along with some ‘stars’ from WWII a number of which will be making their air show debut.

Over 70 aircraft will be displayed at the show representing a unique pictorial account of the history of aviation. While celebrating the historical significance of WWI & WWII military aircraft, Wings Over Wairarapa 2011 will also feature displays from other rarely seen vintage aircraft, heart stopping agricultural displays, gliding, commercial & helicopter displays, home builts, microlights, gyrocopters, jet formations & thrilling aerobatics – truly offering something for everyone! The flying each day will culminate in a dramatic pyrotechnic display and mock air field attack lighting up the skies and thrilling the crowds.

Wings over Wairarapa 2011 will feature a wealth of entertainment on the ground as well as in the sky including The Destination Wairarapa marquee featuring some of the best of the region's attractions, products, wine and food. Feature races; children’s entertainment, trade sites, static displays, Combined Defense Forces interactive camp, vintage stationary and traction engines, vintage and contemporary military vehicles, movie props and much more!

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