01 March 2007
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-111 fighter bombers and the new RAAF C-17 heavy transport jet will be star attractions at the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Open Day on Saturday 03 March.
An anticipated crowd of 25 thousand will see the Air Force in action both on the ground and in the air as RNZAF Base Whenuapai hosts the bi-annual air show.
The C-130 Hercules, Boeing 757 and P3 Orion will not be upstaged by the RNZAF Red Checkers display team and the Navy Seasprite helicopter will also demonstrate its capabilities.
And Iroquois helicopter will complete a role demonstration, while Kiwi Blue, the RNZAF’s parachute display team will drop in to the event with Air Force Special Ops winner, and Paralympics medalist, Mr Steve Bayley attached by tandem.
The New Zealand Warbirds will also put on a flying display of many of the fighter planes of yesteryear.
Gates open at 9.00am with entry to accredited media upon production of suitable identification. The Public Information Officer is Squadron Leader Karen McEvoy 027 278 5004.
For more information go to www.airforce.mil.nz
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For further information please contact Squadron Leader Glenn Davis, Air Force Public Relations 04 496 0294 or 021 420 899.