Classic craft a soaring sensation

By CHERIE HOWIE - The Marlborough Express

Record numbers of visitors enjoyed the Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka over the weekend, organisers say.

Jackson enjoys airshow

By CHERIE HOWIE - The Marlborough Express

Among the camera-wielding spectators at the Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka at the weekend, there was one who boasted a little more experience than most.

Change of pace for veteran pilot

By CHERIE HOWIE - The Marlborough Express

When Dave Brown flies, it is usually with up to 340 people sitting behind him, but the passenger's seat was empty when he took to the skies above Omaka at Easter.

`Play pilot' wows now with stunts

Cherie Howie - The Marlborough Express

When Auckland aerobatic ace Doug Brooker first began aerial stunts 20 years ago he struggled to pull off more than a couple of loops.