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Tauranga s Classic Flyers - 15 years young and no end in sight
22 Jan, 2021 06:42 PM
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Fifteen years on, Classic Flyers has taken off and there is no end in sight. Somewhat of a Tauranga institution, Classic Flyers celebrates 15 years in the game today with an open day.
Covid-19 disrupted birthday plans on May 28 last year so the aviation museum decided to wait and host a summer extravaganza instead.
Looking at it now, it s hard to believe Classic Flyers was just a twinkle in the eye of some Tauranga businessmen pre 2005.
Classic Flyers chief executive Andrew Gormlie. Photo / File
In 2000, several local businessmen including chief executive Andrew Gormlie initiated a project to explore the preservation of the large 1940s hangar on the Tauranga Airfield.
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