De Havilland Tiger Moths dog fight in the Classics aircraft display on day one of Warbirds over Wānaka. The show continues today and tomorrow. PHOTO: JANE DAWBER : Fighters in flight for festivities

The privately owned Black Hawk helicopter flown by Mark Law buzzes the crowd. : Fighters in flight for festivities

Classic barnstorming aircraft of the 1930s, including Tiger Moths, a Chipmunk and a Fox Moth, format during their display. : Fighters in flight for festivities

Theo McKenzie, 5, from the Hakataramea Valley has a lofty view from father Lachie's shoulders as they were loving their first Warbirds airshow. : Fighters in flight for festivities

North Shore pilot Brent Hempel takes to the air in a Yak 52. : Fighters in flight for festivities

The Spitfire Mk.IX PV270, a crowd favourite, takes to the air. : Fighters in flight for festivities

Utility transporters, a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver flown by Peter McCombe, takes off, closely followed by Sean Llewelyn's Broussard, flown by Peter Hendricks, which was making its first appearance at Warbirds. : Fighters in flight for festivities