Nine Texan aircraft to perform formation flyover in Manawatū

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 4:23pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force

Nine T-6C Texan II aircraft are scheduled to fly in a "diamond nine" formation over the Manawatū and Whanganui regions on Thursday morning. Departing from Base Ohakea at approximately 9.30am, the aircraft will be piloted by Air Force instructors.

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1. StuffWed 25 Jun 2025, 10:47am

   Texans to put on a sparkling display (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 25 Jun 2025, 4:23pm

   Manawatū-Whanganui flyover: Pilot instructors to show off skills in ‘diamond nine’ formation (opens in new tab)