Look to the skies over Whenuapai

The Whenuapai Air Show showcased some spectacular flying displays and gave the public a chance to get behind the scenes at the RNZAF base. Photos / Prateek, Simon Watson

The skies were alive in Whenuapai for the Royal New Zealand Air Force Whenuapai Air Show yesterday.

A record 50,000 people gathered at the airbase for the popular biennial show, which featured ground and acrobatic air displays by the RNZAF and the Australian Air Force.

The ground displays featured demonstrations from firefighters, air security, medics avionics and technical support that enable air operations.

Air New Zealand also featured with a bio-fuel jet engine - an insight into the future of aviation technology.