Over 70 aircraft (including a Supermarine Spitfire TR.9) will be displayed over the two days of the show representing a unique pictorial account of the history of aviation. To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show Trust House Wings Over Wairarapa 2009 will feature displays from aircraft never before seen in the country and promises a level of variety and historical significance to wow the most hardened aviation enthusiasts and others alike.
While celebrating the historical significance of WWI & WWII military aircraft, Trust House Wings Over Wairarapa 09 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!
Trust House Wings Over Wairarapa will take place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2009 at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, which is the largest town in the Wairarapa region (located in the south east corner of the lower North Island).
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Just over an hour from Wellington, the Wairarapa is easily accessible by road, rail and air, and is at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.
Essentially rural with off-the-beaten-track charm, Wairarapa offers a diverse experience for lovers of great wine, gourmet food, native wildlife and natural beauty. For information and accommodation options visit www.wairarapanz.com. For information on the greater Wellington region visit www.wellingtonnz.com.
A designated Air Show train service will run out of Wellington on both days of the show arriving prior to the air show and returning at the end of the day - see the ticketing page for further details. Air charter services will also run daily out of Wellington to the show.
Parking adjacent to the airfield will be made available to ticket holders free of charge with designated motor home and disabled parking facilities also available. Gates will open from 8.30am with the air display running from 11.00am to 4.30pm on both days. |