RNZAF Heritage Flight announces displays for the 2026/2027 season

The Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand (AFHF) are excited to release initial details of the upcoming display season. With 2027 marking the 90th anniversary since the formation of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the AFHF are planning to cover as much of the country as possible; you will note that they have aircraft ranging as far as Kaitaia, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Nelson, Christchurch and Invercargill.

Exact timings and fly-past locations will be advised in due course; for updates, keep an eye out on the AFHF and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Facebook pages.

Many events will be in collaboration with the RNZAF Aerobatic Team Black Falcons; more details to follow!

All events are dependent on weather, serviceability and operational requirements.

The Biggin Hill Spitfire based at RNZAF Base Ohakea | Photo: Noah Stohr-Waldren

View the latest display schedule for the AFHF:

23 Jan Christchurch - Invercargill - Christchurch: Spitfire, Mustang, Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

24 Jan Christchurch to Ohakea: Spitfire, Mustang, Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

29 Jan Ohakea to Whenuapai: Avenger and Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

30 Jan Whenuapai to Kaitaia to Whenuapai: Avenger and Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

31 Jan Bream Bay: Avenger and Texan IIs (flying display)

01 Feb Auckland waterfront: Avenger and Texan IIs (flypasts only)

Takapuna Beach: Avenger and Texan IIs (flying display)

27 Feb Ohakea to New Plymouth: Mustang and Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

27 Feb New Plymouth (Americarna): Mustang and Texan IIs (flying display)

27 Feb Dargaville (Northland Field Days): Spitfire and Texan IIs (flying display)

27 Feb Dargaville – Whangarei – Whenuapai: Spitfire and Texan IIs (enroute flypasts only)

28 Feb Whenuapai – Papamoa: Spitfire and Texan IIs (enroute flypasts only)

28 Feb Papamoa (Oceans 27): Spitfire and Texan IIs (flying display)

26-28 Mar Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters Omaka: Spitfire, Mustang, Avenger, Texan IIs (flying displays)

09 Apr Wanganui Collegiate Anzac Service: Harvard (flypast only)

25 Apr Ohakea – Gisborne – Ohakea: Avenger and Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

25 Apr Ohakea – Mapua – Ohakea: Mustang and Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

25 Apr Ohakea (local area): Spitfire and Texan II (enroute flypasts only)

28 Apr Palmerston North Boys High School Anzac Service: Harvard (flypast only)

The Spitfire, Avenger, Mustang and Harvard are operated by the Biggin Hill Trust, who have generously enabled this year’s scheduled events. Biggin Hill Historic Aircraft Centre, RNZAF Ohakea.

Source: Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand.