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2027 Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow Officially Confirmed!

‍Get ready to "Put on the Ritz" because Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters is officially confirmed for Easter Weekend 2027! We'd love for you to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable event. Prepare to be dazzled as aircraft from the Golden Age of Aviation, spanning the 1920s and 1930s, bring an extra touch of glamour to the Marlborough skies. You'll gasp at breathtaking aerobatics and hold your breath as iconic WW2 warbirds command the air. For a weekend packed with fantastic flying, classic cars, spectacular fireworks, delicious food and entertainment, make sure to get your tickets (when they go on sale) for the Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow 2027!

By
Rachael Brown
April 14, 2025

Notice of Cancellation

We regret to advise that due to the bad weather event expected over the next several days, the Classic Fighters Omaka 2025 Airshow has been cancelled.

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Classic Fighters Omaka Becomes Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters

Classic Fighters Omaka has signed an agreement with Marlborough Lines to become the new Namings Rights Sponsor of the Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow.

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Rare De Havilland Mosquito to be on the Flight Line at Classic Fighters

Blenheim, NZ: We are excited to announce that weather permitting, the John Smith de Havilland Mosquito will be on the flight line from Friday 7th, to Sunday, the 9th of April, at Yealands Classic Fighters. 

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January 6, 2023

Former RNZAF Harvard NZ1044 to fly again in 2023!

In March 2020, Bevan Dewes purchased the aircraft and had it transported to Wanaka where Callum Smith’s maintenance & restoration company Twenty24 Ltd is based. Over the next 2.5 years they ran a full systems & components overhaul and restoration, which Bevan has been heavily involved in. The aeroplane repaint was completed by Heli Support. NZ1044 aircraft has been painted in the colours it wore during its time with No.2 FOTU at Ohakea during World War 2.

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Book now and win a flight in Full Noise

We've partnered up with the team at Fighter Flights to offer all ticket holders the opportunity to win an experience of a lifetime in Full Noise, a V-12 Yak-3 fighter plane! You can soar to 5000 ft in moments in a graceful loop, slip over snow covered mountains, dive on the vines or just cruise along listening to the wonderful growl of the V-12 engine.

Phone +64 (3) 579 1305  
‍Email classicfighters@omaka.org.nz
‍Postal Address PO Box 641, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand  
‍Physical Address 79 Aerodrome Road, Omaka, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

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