Wings Over Wairarapa, what’ll be on display?

Wings over Wairarapa is a large airshow held at Masterton Aerodrome every two years. However, this years airshow was postponed from February to November. Here’s a quick look into what will be displaying at the airshow.

The RNZAF Black Falcons display team | Image: Noah Stohr-Waldren

Wings Over Wairarapa is a captivating aviation event held in the picturesque Wairarapa. This biennial airshow is a celebration of flight that brings together aviation enthusiasts, families, and history buffs from around the world. Visitors are treated to thrilling aerial displays featuring vintage and modern aircraft, including historic warbirds, aerobatic performers, and military jets. Beyond the skies, the event also showcases aviation history with static aircraft displays and engaging exhibitions, making it a memorable experience for all ages and a must-visit for anyone with a passion for aviation.

WOW will be held over three days in November, Friday 24th until Sunday 26th. Over the three days, you’ll see over seventy aircraft and in addition to the spectacular flying displays, there will be fantastic ground displays and activities for children.

A Yak-52 preforming a solo display | Image: Noah Stohr-Waldren

So far, the confirmed aircraft include five warbirds and ten air force aircraft.

The warbirds attending include a P-51 Mustang from Ardmore, the worlds ONLY flying Avro Anson, a Strikemaster from Wellington, a Goodyear FG-1D Corsair just recently out of storage, and the RNZAF’s Spitfire from Base Ohakea.

The airforce aircraft include an RNZN SH-2G Seasprite, the RNZAF Black Falcons display team, one of the brand new Boeing P-8A’s, RNZAF 757, C-130H, King air, NH-90 and an A109. The United States Air Force will also display a C-130J-30 at Wings.

The worlds only airworthy Avro Anson | Image: Noah Stohr-Waldren

So, with all of the currently confirmed aircraft, this will definitely be an airshow you don’t want to miss!