The Drobeller of a veteran PS1D Mustang fighter is wiped down by Corporal Chris Ross at the R.N.Z.A.F. base, Wigram. In-the background is an R.N.Z.A.F. Harvard trainer. Both aircraft are being prepared for flying demonstrations at the annual Wings and Wheels Classic at Wigram on February 9. The Mustang, one of the fastest piston-engined aircraft built, was bought’by Alpine Helicopters, Ltd, from a "warbird” collector in the United States and made its first flight in New Zealand in January last year.
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81The Drobeller of a veteran PS1D Mustang fighter is wiped down by Corporal Chris Ross at the R.N.Z.A.F. base, Wigram. In-the background is an R.N.Z.A.F. Harvard trainer. Both aircraft are being prepared for flying demonstrations at the annual Wings and Wheels Classic at Wigram on February 9. The Mustang, one of the fastest piston-engined aircraft built, was bought’by Alpine Helicopters, Ltd, from a "warbird” collector in the United States and made its first flight in New Zealand in January last year. Press, 31 January 1986, Page 1
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