2010 Merchandise is still available from the panel to the right.

Warbirds Over Wanaka 2010 was the second Airshow held under the Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust.

The star attraction for 2010 was the A6M3 Japanese Zero, one of only three Zeros flying in the world. Deployed in battle on Guadalcanal it was amongst 353 aircraft launched from aircraft carriers during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.

The Spitfire, Corsair, P40 Kittyhawks, Mustangs, Harvards and Catalina along with the Yak 3 and Lavochkin LA-9 provided a brilliant display of Warbirds during the airshow. For the second time since the end of WWII the crowd heard the sound of the Kittyhawk's six x.50 inch machine guns in action.

Peggy Krainz, German wing walker and stunt woman, was brought especially from Germany with husband Friedrich and their Boeing Stearman E75 to perform wing walking feats, sometimes upside down to thrill the crowds.

The programme featured stunning aerobatics from Yurgis Kairys in his Yuka, the Harvard Formation Aerobatics, Yak 52's Soviet trainers, the Vampires and L39 Albatros. Helicopter displays by the RNZAF and Eurocopter New Zealand delighted the crowds.

The Airfield was under siege with fireballs lighting up the sky from a sneak attack by enemy airborne troops and light bombers. Our defending fighters scrambled to protect the airfield assisted by local militia forces.

The Royal Australian Airforce's four F/A-18 Hornets provided two outstanding displays each day with their speed and maneuverability.

On the ground the military Warhorses, static aircraft displays, aircraft for sale and Aviation Trade stands provided plenty of activity for those wanting a break from the aircraft above.

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