"Spitfires come out to play." Wanaka Travelogue by kiwi

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Not everyone has a couple of WWII Spitfires in their hangar to play with on a sunny day :-)

Sir Tim Wallis is the proud owner although a subsequent mishap has left him unable to fly himself again. He is still very passionate about his collection and an inspiration to so many people.

First one out...

And the next.

Let's boogie!

OK, ready to go, Tally HO!!!
Let's boogie!!!!

Low and fast!

Spitfires can turn on quite a speed when they are wound up. And nothing compares to the lovely sound of the Merlin engines rumbling as they go by!

Whoooosh!!!!!

Spitties having fun.

Oh they love to frolick in the sky, and they are beautiful to watch!

Page Updated Aug 12, 2003
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TheLongTone Jan 7, 2010 at 6:33 AM Report Abuse

Great pages. I like aircraft much more than cars!
husain May 16, 2007 at 1:03 AM Report Abuse

spectacular landscape- i can see why peter jackson chose this part of the world! great travelogues on the aircraft as well:)
iandsmith Oct 22, 2006 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

Brings back memories. I saw some of Warbirds when the Russian planes were there and went on a flight in a stunt plane. Sad about the death.
australia2 Apr 13, 2006 at 8:07 AM Report Abuse

WOW. How I would love to be there this weekend. I've flown in many Lincolns and that Merlin X4 sound is Spine-tingling; even one Mustang or Spitty would do it !. Go Wanaka.
spitball Jan 24, 2006 at 4:11 PM Report Abuse

Excellent coverage of the airshow
Tripack Aug 15, 2005 at 9:16 AM Report Abuse

Thanks Pam for your encouraging comment on my Wanaka page. I refresh and add more skiing tips. I will try to go again there during the airshow thanks for the useful info ;-)
Tugboatguy Aug 9, 2005 at 3:09 PM Report Abuse

Hi Pam, Great Spitfire pages. for another Spitfire in flight (with a P51) see my Warner Robins page. Click on it to enlarge it. Saw one in your Auckland War Memorial Museum, too. Cheers! Doug d(^_^)b
Boy_From_Brazil May 13, 2005 at 7:19 AM Report Abuse

I loved your Spitfire photographs, what beautiful aircraft they are. The noise of the Merlin send shivers down my spine, especially hearing a 4 engined Lancaster bomber. I think i need to visit Wanaka Peter
TheWanderingCamel Apr 16, 2005 at 1:20 AM Report Abuse

Your photo bobbed up when I logged on today - Ilove NZ so checked you out -magic stuff! Love your warbirds - we are regulars in Wanaka for this great event, booking for the next one as we leave each time. Roll on 2006! leyle
Hewer Aug 31, 2004 at 4:49 PM Report Abuse

Your pages for NZ are amazing. Good on you, Pam! I used to live near the airfield at Wigram in Christchurch - first time I`d thought of it in years. Really liked your pages.