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Facebook post from Ryan Groves following the
Rally, he wrote;

“I'd just like to post a massive thanks to the Hawkes
Bay club members for a great couple of days.
An epic Saturdays flying and comradery.
It was great to be recognised for the
distances and effort made by a lot of
people who travelled to attend the
weekend but the hard work the members
have put in to make the weekend
possible didn't go unnoticed. It was
simply awesome.

On a personal note, it was really nice to have the
Aermacchi 339 recognised and a lovely trophy to put
on my shelf. Oh and also the lucky moment prize.
The team from Hanger One providing some
awesome prize bags, thanks Grant and Co. Some
key pilots missing from around NZ this year but I look
forward to seeing them at Warbirds 2025. For those
of you model fliers that haven't made the trip yet it's
worth it in every way. Great group of like minded
individuals flying the planes we love.

Don't miss 2025!!!! “
RNZAF T-6C Texan II

Steve Blackman’s Lancaster (ex-Alan Rowson built from a Tony
Nieuhuis part kit started in 2007) and powered by 4x OS46 motors.
Always a great sight and sound in the air.

This one third scale Yak 11 from a German Airworld ARF kit, with
exceptional detail finish is co-owned and campaigned by Grant
Plaisted and Carl Hansen. Powered by a 5 cylinder Moki 300
engine it looks and sounds magnificent in the air.

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