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Tauranga s Classic Flyers - 15 years young and no end in sight 22 Jan, 2021 06:42 PM 4 minutes to read 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. ....