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On a Wing and a Prayer: Warbirds on Parade

By Helena O'Neill
A Bristol Fighter and Albatros DVa take part in the Warbirds on Parade in Ardmore on March 16. Photo Paul Johnston

The New Zealand Warbirds Association held its annual air show on March 16. Photographer
Paul Johnston captured these shots of Warbirds on Parade at Ardmore Airport.

The Roaring Forties Display Team are the ‘flag bearers’ of New Zealand Warbirds. Photo Paul Johnston
Corsair and Yak3 Steadfast take to the skies above Ardmore. Photo Paul Johnston
The airshow also featured displays on the ground, like these re-enactment soldiers. Photo Paul Johnston
A replica Fokker Dr.1 fighter triplane in action. The plane was made famous for being flown by Manfred Von Richthofen (The Red Baron). Photo Paul Johnston
A pair of Harvards. Paul Johnston
North American Harvard III (formerly RNZAF NZ1092) ZK-WAR performs to an excited crowd at Ardmore. Paul Johnston
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