WONZ 272 – Classic Fighters 2023

Guest:  Gavin Conroy Hosts: Dave Homewood Recorded: 2nd of April 2023 Duration: 40 minutes, 32 seconds The Yealands Classic Fighters 2023 Airshow kicks off this week on Good Friday at Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim. In this episode Dave Homewood talks with the Airshow Director, Gavin Conroy. Gavin gives a preview of what to expect at the show, and he runs through the new aeroplanes and acts that people can expect to see there, from Harvard NZ1044, the Lockheed Electra Junior, five Wacos together in the air to the Bristol Fighter replica. He also talks about some of the old favourites that are returning, including the RNZAF Black Falcons display team, the Mk. XIVe Spitfire and Focke Wulf 190 replica, the two Yak 3’s. and the V-2 rocket! Quick Links: • Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow 2023 • Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka on Facebook Above: Gavin Conroy (Classic Fighters Airshow Director)