First Warbirds Calendar 2009

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Due to the success of the 2008 First Warbirds calendar, we have put together a 2009 version that is at the printers right now.
It will be available from the AHC in around a week’s time.
The Vintage Aviator Limited (TVAL) operates all aircraft in the calendar and this year the aircraft were flown especially for us all to enjoy during 2009.
It is due to the tremendous support of TVAL that has made this calendar possible.
This time we have air to air photos of Three SE.5a fighters flying on Armistice Day, Sopwith Camel, Bristol Fighter, Fokker D.VII, and Pfalz D.III, a nice pair of SE.5a as well as a Fokker Triplane or two.
Ground based photos illustrate three of the fantastic displays to be found at the AHC and the other main photo is of an original Avro 504 just minutes before fabric covering started so you can see all of the work that goes into building these aircraft.

The main photos are 436mmx311mm so are nice and big and this time round we have added a series of smaller photos on the actual calendar pages so some extra value there.
Due to the calendars selling out so quickly during 2008, so many people missed out.
So due to demand we have doubled the print run for 2009 but be quick as we expect these to sell very quickly and we will not be doing a second print run.
The pilots flew very well, the aircraft are all beautifully presented and I was the lucky lad with the camera and the best view on the planet.
You can purchase a calendar from the AHC at Omaka, by contacting info@omaka.org.nz or phone on 03 5791305.
You can pay by cash, cheque or credit card.
The calendars are $27.50 each including GST plus postage which is very reasonable for a calendar this size.

Finally, all proceeds from this calendar go back to the AHC so you will be supporting this magnificent facility.
Many hours of voluntary work have been put in by a lot of people and the result is very pleasing so don’t delay, order now.

Cheers
Gavin


Here is the cover shot taken on Armistice day, what a privillage that was.