Classic Fighters

Classic Fighters is a biennial airshow in Blenheim, New Zealand, held on the Easter weekend of odd-numbered years.

Aircraft are displayed as part of a theatrical spectacle, where battle scenes and other historical events are re-enacted on the ground as well as in the air with an emphasis on World War I aircraft including as many as seven Fokker Dr.I triplanes of Jasta 11 during March 1918 well being led by the red Fokker Dr.I triplane of Manfred von Richthofen the Red Baron, as well as original Krupp artillery and World War I tanks.

The 2013 airshow featured the launch and destruction of a replica Bachem Natter rocket aircraft.

Aircraft on show have included:[2] As well as many more aircraft, military vehicles and re-enactors from the Military Reenactment Society and other New Zealand reenactment groups, The 2009 air show was held on the 10–12 April with an Italian Theme.

On even-numbered years, the Warbirds over Wanaka event is held in Wānaka, also in the South Island.