Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

13/10/2026

Two's company!

Two Bristol Fighters at Classic Fighters 2027? Yes, you read that right!

We're excited to announce that New Zealand Warbirds will bring their Bristol F.2B Fighter down from Ardmore to join our Omaka-based Bristol Fighter in the skies this Easter!

And it won't be travelling alone! An ex-RNZAF Auster will be accompanying it, adding another historic aircraft to our RNZAF 90th anniversary celebrations.

Two Bristols, some fascinating aviation history and another reason to be at Omaka this Easter!

Read the full story here https://tinyurl.com/4y822m8v

01/10/2026

is of this beautiful Lockheed 10A Electra. Did you know this is one of only two model 10As currently flying? The other is based in the Czech Republic.

25/09/2026

better than Netflix! Check out Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters Omaka for a close-up of that engine!

24/09/2026

Biggles Bear’s Pilot Teddy friends are hiding in *Knights of the Sky* these school holidays! 🧸✈️

Grab a quiz sheet, follow the Teddy Countdown from eight to one, and see what you can discover along the way. Keep your eyes peeled: there’s a hidden Teddy to find at every stop!

Every child who takes part receives a prize. 🎁

📅 26 September to 11 October 2026
🎟️ Included with museum admission

Find out more: https://www.omaka.org.nz/events/ww1-biggles-bear-hunt

23/09/2026

As we approach Omaka’s 20th anniversary, it’s a good time to look back at how far we’ve come, and ahead to what comes next.

Our Chief Executive Jane Orphan recently sat down with the Marlborough App to talk about the beginnings of Omaka, some memorable moments from the past two decades, the people who have helped make it all possible, and our exciting plans for the future.

Thank you to the Marlborough App for sharing our story.

A jewel in the region’s crown, the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre’s (OAHC) story began with the sound of two Nanchang trainers flying over Blenheim and grew into something extraordinary. After years of collaboration, the centre opened its first exhibition, Knights of the Sky, in 2006, followed b...

14/09/2026

Epic! We are so incredibly lucky to be able to share this aircraft with everyone. Thanks to John Smith for his vision and to the Smith family for making these aircraft available for the public to view. Make sure to join us at Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters Omaka this coming Easter to see her taxi LIVE!

12/09/2026

was pretty special. Today, the John Smith Mosquito taxied under its own power for the first time since the 1950s.

This was an initial test run rather than a public event, although as you can imagine, it’s not easy to keep a Mosquito moving around Omaka completely under wraps!

A very special moment, and there’s more to come.

11/09/2026

One for the ages! The first taxi of the John Smith Mosquito since the 1950s. Congrats team, amazing work!

10/09/2026

This is not today's view from the Office Window - it's what we're manifesting! After a grey day, we thought we'd share a little colour from the archives. Blue skies, a rainbow over the airfield and Airscapade DC-3 sitting pretty. We'll happily put in an order for more days like this!

18/08/2026

is going to be off the charts!

BIG NEWS FOR CLASSIC FIGHTERS 2027!

In 2027, the Royal New Zealand Air Force celebrates 90 years of service to New Zealand, and we’re proud to announce that the RNZAF will be joining us at Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters 2027 to mark this very special anniversary.

Expect a major RNZAF presence in the air and on the ground, bringing together aircraft from the past and present.

And make sure you plan for the whole weekend; Sunday will feature a special RNZAF 90th anniversary flying programme.

There’s plenty more to be announced.

👉 Read the full story and secure your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/4t3w8sj7