It was the only time a Royal New Zealand Air Force A-4 Skyhawk aircraft ever fired its weapons in anger. Jim…
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Boeing receives contract to build P-8As for Republic of Korea Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force
The contract includes eight aircraft for the U.S. Navy, six aircraft for the Republic of Korea Navy and four aircraft for…
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AirshowsCold War EraMilitary Aviation
Cool Video Shows Kiwi A-4K Skyhawk fighter bombers performing a plugged-in barrel roll
by Dario LeoneKiwi A-4 Skyhawks were the only aerobatic team in the world to perform plugged-in barrel rolls. Filmed in the early 80’…
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USAF F-16 pilots cautioned by New Zealand authorities for flying “close to tree level” over Fox Glacier
by Dario LeoneThe incident took place during a pre-Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow training session, during which the F-16s approached the area from the…
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force Black Falcons aerobatic display team to perform again after 17 years
by Dario LeoneThe team, which was re-established in 2015, is now equipped with the new Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop trainers The Royal…
