Battle of Britain Open Day 19 September  - Lucky Draw Winner  

The winner of the lucky draw of a flight in a Warbirds Harvard was David Chapon from Mt Albert, Auckland.

David had wristband No 47665.

14 September 2010

To All Pilot and Volunteer Members                                                     

‘Battle of Britain’ Open Day
  Sunday 19 September  1000 – 1600hrs

Briefing Times
          Please note the following briefing times for the Battle of Britain Open Day
          activities this coming Sunday. All briefings will take place in the hangar.
          It is expected that the hangar will open at 0730 to move aircraft outside.
 
          0800     Volunteers to be briefed on duties for the day.

          0900     Pilots - Battle of Britain Flypast… ETD 1030
          If you have not already indicated your intention to be part of the flypast
          please contact Dave Brown Mob 021 784 019 Email d.j.brown@xtra.co.nz     
          A reminder that you must be at the briefing to take part in the flypast.

1200     Pilots -  Practice Displays  1300 & 1445    

A NewstalkZB cancellation notice will be broadcast if adverse weather calls for that decision.

Should you have any questions please contact either Dave Brown or myself
on 021 275 4360

John Kelly
OC Open Day   

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27 August 2010

To All Members 

‘Battle of Britain’ Open Day
Sunday 19 September  1000 – 1600hrs

Call for Volunteers

This particular Open Day is an important one for New Zealand Warbirds – it commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and is a great opportunity to showcase the organisation to the general public as well as the many aviation enthusiasts and supporters.

To lighten the workload we need the help of volunteers from the membership. A couple of hours of your time to help with set-up and breakdown or other tasks on the day would be appreciated.

To help please email nzwarbirdsmembership@gmail.com with your name and phone/email contact details. The volunteer activities are being co-ordinated by Paul Johnston and he will be in touch with you to advise briefing time and allocated duties.

Your support would be appreciated.

Peter Houghton
General Manager

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"Rags to Rivets" - Biography of Warbirds Founder Launched

Trevor Bland, founder of the New Zealand Warbirds organisation, is the subject of a biography launched to members and friends at a function held last Sunday at Warbirds Headquarters at Ardmore.

Compiled and written over a 4 year period by fellow member, Ron Pemberton, the book provides an in-depth analysis of Trevor's passion for flying, from his childhood days in Wellington- rushing out every time an aircraft flew overhead- through to his absolute dedication in establishing and developing the Warbirds movement in New Zealand.

The story portrays Trevor's desire to succeed in his quest to join the RAF's Blue Diamond aerobatic team and to excel as a flight commander and combat tactician with the elite RNZAF A4 Skyhawk squadron.

At the launch Trevor said "I am humbled by the number of people who have attended this evening and I express my thanks to Ron and all those who have contributed in any way to launch my life story".   

The public launch will occur at the 2010 'Warbirds over Wanaka' Airshow at Easter.
"Rags to Rivets" retails at $29.95 and can be obtained from the author at harvard1078@yahoo.co.nz , NZ Warbirds during office hours or purchase online at
www.flyingbooks.co.nz/books/trevorbland.php

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For more information contact the author, Ron Pemberton 027 282 6688

Airshow display Clearances.

The NZ Warbirds Association is currently the only organisation that can issue display clearances for the airshow season. Any pilot wishing to obtain a clearance will need to join the organisation and attend a training course. For further information and course bookings phone the General Manager on 09-298-9207.
 

A reminder to all aircraft and syndicate owners to update their aircraft registration details.