Image Gallery: March 2008
Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show
26 March 2008
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed several aircraft to New Zealand for the annual Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show, plus training and public display appearances.
A pair of No.6 Squadron F-111C strike jets have been operated at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Ohakea on North Island, supported by a No.36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster III.
The aircraft were then deployed to Christchurch Airport for the Easter weekend whilst appearing at Warbirds over Wanaka Air Show 2008.
| 20080320raaf8144078_0022 A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster shares the flightline at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Ohakea with RNZAF CT-4E Airtrainers and King Air aircraft. A No. 6 Squadron RAAF F-111C strike jet can be seen in the background. (Date taken: 20 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080320raaf8144078_0064 Pilot Officer Andrew Rudyard, a pilot with No. 42 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), speaks with Sergeant Adam Carter of Royal Australian Air Force No. 36 Squadron at the forward loadmaster's station on board a RAAF C-17 Globemaster. (Date taken: 20 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080320raaf8144078_0109 A member of Royal New Zealand Air Force Christchurch Air Movements Terminal marshals in a Royal Australian Air Force No. 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster. (Date taken: 20 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080323raaf8144078_0053 Armaments technician Corporal Kim Wilson of No.6 Squadron RAAF Base Amberley, prepares an F-111 strike jet (A8-132) at Christchurch Airport for Warbirds Over Wanaka International Air Show 2008. (Date taken: 23 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080323raaf8144078_0062 A No.6 Squadron F-111 strike jet (A8-132) and a No. 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster (A41-207) are prepared at Christchurch Airport in New Zealand for an appearance at Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show 2008. (Date taken: 23 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080323raaf8144078_0138 A No. 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster (A41-207) taxiing at Christchurch Airport before its appearance at Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show 2008. (Date taken: 23 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080323raaf8144078_0157 A No. 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster (A41-207) gets airborne from Christchurch Airport, headed for its display at the Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show 2008. (Date taken: 23 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080323raaf8144078_0201 Executive Officer 82 Wing, Wing Commander Terrence Deeth and pilot with No.6 Squadron Flight Lieutenant Russ Allison, prepare to board a F-111 strike jet (A8-140) at Christchurch Airport for their return to Australia. (Date taken: 23 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080323raaf8144078_0240 Leading Aircraftman Matthew Sharman prepares a No.6 Squadron F-111 strike jet (A8-140) at Christchurch Airport in New Zealand for its return flight to Australia. (Date taken: 23 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080323raaf8144078_0329 A No.6 Squadron F-111 strike jet (A8-140) lifts off from Christchurch Airport for its return flight to Australia. (Date taken: 23 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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