Kiwi Blue parachutists from the RNZAF parachute support and training unit put on a display at Warbirds over Wanaka at Easter. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

William Long, 10, of Kirwee, reckons he has a pretty good spot to watch the aviation action spread out in front of him yesterday on a stunning autumn day. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

A North American P51 Mustang shot by at speed amid spectacular scenery during a display at the weekend show. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

An F16 Fighting Falcon piloted by United States Air Force Captain Ethan Smith pulls some serious G forces as the afterburner glows during a display at Warbirds. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

A Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules (left) and Royal Australian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan tower over the huge crowd that turned out for the airshow. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

Flight Lieutenant Angus Knox, of Wānaka, is fortunate to be able to pilot one of the RNZAF’s C130 Hercules aircraft. When asked what sort of car it would be like to drive, to a non-aviator, he said it was like driving a big powerful American pick-up. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

The Warbirds show attracted about 70,000 spectators. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

From their hillside perch, people watch the RNZAF Black Falcons fly in formation. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

Jazz and Leo, 3, Inglis, from Oamaru, take in the sights and sounds yesterday. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow

A group of show goers watch as a helicopter approaches. : Warbirds over Wanaka slideshow