Airshow Run Report Jan 2009
Wings Over Wairarapa Airshow Run Report by Kath Morse.
Twelve MGs met in the rain at Woodville, and one Morgan joined us at Pahiatua. It rained steadily all the way until, believe it not, we came to Masterton.
We had a group stop and then went through gate D and parked up amongst other classic cars on display ( We were the biggest bunch.)
However the attraction was the air show, not the classic cars, so we went our own ways towards the airfield and the military displays. The entertainment was full on against a backdrop of dark storm clouds.
We watched aerial performances of classics from the thirties and top guns from WW1.
Then the Harvards display from the roaring 40’s.
We sat together for lunch and then the sun came out, and gave us beautiful Wairarapa weather.
In the afternoon we saw the best fighters from WW1 and the war planes over the Pacific.
We loved the Red Checkers aerobics and the war planes in Europe.
Then the airfield attack, which had our adrenaline pumping. We were finally humbled by the Salute to the Few.
Overall the organization was splendid and the radio commentary by the famous Jim Hickey was informative and colourful.
This was a great first outing for the MG club Manawatu and thanks must go to Rachel for organizing it.
A good start for our 2009 programme, a fore runner for an exciting year ahead.
Hi Rachel we really enjoyed the air show, well organized. Off to a wet start , but all came right! Well done. Thank you. The Gibbys.
Thanks everyone for the Airshow images and the run report – great to see you sharing the adventures we have with the rest of the group and with everyone else! Dom
Hi, Airshow was great, and the organizer must be congratulated for getting the weather just right – washed the cars on the way over and fine for the show – thanks Rachel we’ll leave you in charge of the weather for future runs! Des.
Yep, a super day out to start the year.
Thanks Rachel.
John and Viv
Thanks for a good day out Rachel. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Kath, you must have been looking through MG tinted glasses, one of those 12 MG’s was a Triumph TR.
You are forgiven, all sports cars are great.
See you at another get together.
Agree with all the comments – it was a fantastic day out. It was worth the effort of that early start in shocking weather. The weather turned to hot right on cue and it was really pleasant getting together for lunch back at the cars. We had to go early, but thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Thanks Rachel. It was a great idea to combine the airshow with an MG run. Note to self: must remember to take sunglasses and sunscreen even though it may be pouring with rain when you set off in the morning!