The souvenir airshow books (and a special "Best Of") were written by Ian Brodie in the following years. On the island, they must not only contend with a small band of Japanese soldiers but the native inhabitants of the island as well. Numerous aviation personalities from all over the world attend Warbirds over Wanaka, Gen Chuck Yeager and Buzz Aldrin being two of the most notable. In the midst of World War 2, a OSS officer leads a group of female pilots on a mission to deliver a secret weapon, only to crash land on an island in the Pacific after an encounter with a deadly storm. It is now acclaimed as the largest Warbird Airshow in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the one event not to be missed.Ī large contingent of historic and contemporary aircraft of note from all over New Zealand and the world converge on Wanaka each second Easter for the air show. In the midst of World War 2, a OSS officer leads a group of female pilots on a mission to deliver a secret weapon, only to crash land on an. In the midst of World War 2, a OSS officer leads a group of female pilots on a. Warbirds featuring Jamie Elle Mann and Stephanie Honor is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for. On the island, they must not only contend with a small band of Japanese. As the show grew so did its support and now around 65,000 people make the pilgrimage to Wanaka for their weekend of excitement. In the midst of World War 2, a OSS officer leads a group of female pilots on a mission to deliver a secret weapon, only to crash land on an island in the Pacific after an encounter with a deadly storm. They quickly come to realise not only must they.
In 1988 aviation entrepreneur Tim Wallis presented an airshow and country fair that attracted 14,000 visitors to Wanaka Airport.ĭelighted with this success, he decided to expand on the theme and hold a biennial event over the long Easter weekend. Female pilots on a special mission during the Second World War crash land on a remote island in the Pacific.