Wings over Wairarapa 2015 - The Vintage Aviator Limited

Contributions by the resident Vintage Aviation Limited collection at Masterton Airport is a key part of the Wings over Wairarapa airshow programme. The delicate nature of these rare World War One era aircraft dictates a high level of care required for them to fly and as such it is not always possible for them to fly especially if wind speeds exceed 15kts - which sadly was the case for portions of the Saturday show and for the entire Sunday preventing any flying whatsoever (and for the entire Friday).

However here is a collection of shots taken during their flying slots on the Saturday. 

Thanks to Sir Minty for providing the identification of each aircraft!  No probs Mike - and I made your posted photos bigger!

Royal Aircraft Factory FE 2b ZK-FEE2 (reproduction).

Royal Aircraft Factory RE 8 ZK-RES2 (reproduction).

Rear view of Royal Aircraft Factory BE 2f ZK-BFR.

Royal Aircraft Factory FE 2b Night Bomber ZK-FEB2  (reproduction).

Royal Aircraft Factory BE 2f ZK-BFR (original).

FE 2b on take off.

RE 8 on take off.

BE 2f on take off.

Two views of FE 2b showing the forward facing gunner.

Two Views of the FE 2b, BE 2f and RE 8 formation.

Close up of the crew of the FE 2b.

Two views of Fokker D VIII "Razor" ZK-FES2 (reproduction).

Fokker D VII ZK-FOD2 (replica).

Fokker Dr 1 Triplane ZK-JOB (replica).

Pfalz D III ZK-FLZ2 (replica).

And Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5A ZK-SEV2 (reproduction).