Remarks: Close cropped Stbd front view of 'Skier 96' parked at Wanaka on 03Apr10. I saw this Ski-Equipped Hercules at Christchurch Airport on 01Apr10, and hoped that the aircraft would be at Wanaka for the 2010 Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) Airshow. The Crew didn't disappoint us. The ''Antarctic Hercules' did low level 'Beat Ups' over Wanaka's Rwys 29 and 11 on 02Apr10. After a bouncing landing, the aircraft taxied in and remained as a popular Static Exhibit for the three day Airshow. The aircraft is based in Christchurch for US 'National Science Foundation' trips to Antarctica. This Herc has since been stripped back to bare metal during Heavy Maintenance in Christchurch. The first Ski-Herc I saw (Bu 155917, at Canberra in 1968) was operated by the US Navy.
Remarks: I saw this Ski-Equipped Hercules at Christchurch Airport on 31Mar10, and hoped that the aircraft would be at Wanaka for the 2010 Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) Airshow. The Crew didn't disappoint us. The ''Antarctic Hercules' did low level 'Beat Ups' over Wanaka's Rwys 29 and 11 on 02Apr10. After a bouncing landing, the aircraft taxied in and remained as a Static Exhibit for the three day Airshow. The aircraft is based in Christchurch for US 'National Science Foundation' trips to Antarctica.
Remarks: Close Cropped Front/Port side view of the fuselage of Ski-Equipped USAF 'Antarctic Hercules' Callsign 'Skier 96' on Rwy 29, after doing high speed Beat-Ups at low level over Wanaka Airport. The Christchurch based 'National Science Foundation 'Ski Herc' (Named 'City of Christchurch') made a spectacular arrival at the 2010 Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) Airshow. The aircraft livery blends well with the hazy hills at rear.
Remarks: Picturesque Ski-Herc 'Skier 96'. I saw this Ski-Equipped Hercules at Christchurch Airport on 31Mar10, and hoped that the aircraft would be at Wanaka for the 2010 Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) Airshow. The Crew didn't disappoint us. After a low level 'Beat Up' over Rwy 29, the ''Antarctic Hercules' lines up on Rwy 11, with the local mountains in the background. The first Ski-Herc I saw (Bu 155917, in 1968) was operated by the US Navy. This USAF Herc also carried 'National Science Foundation' titles.
Remarks: I photographed this Ski-Equipped Hercules at Christchurch Airport on 31Mar10, and hoped that the aircraft would be at Wanaka for the 2010 Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) Airshow. The Crew didn't disappoint us. After low level 'Beat Ups' over Rwys 29 and 11 on 02Apr10, the ''Antarctic Hercules' Callsign 'Skier 96' bounced on Rwy 29 and made this 'two-pointer' second touchdown, with Stbd wing low. The first Ski-Herc I saw (Bu 155917, in Canberra 1968) was operated by the US Navy. This USAF Herc also carried 'National Science Foundation' titles.
Remarks: I photographed this Ski-Equipped Hercules at Christchurch Airport on 31Mar10, and hoped that the aircraft would be at Wanaka for the 2010 Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) Airshow. The Crew didn't disappoint us. After a low level 'Beat Up' over Rwy 29, the ''Antarctic Hercules' makes smoke while lining up on Rwy 11, with the Mount Aspiring Range in the background on 02Apr10. The first Ski-Herc I saw (Bu 155917, in Canberra 1968) was operated by the US Navy. This USAF Herc also carried 'National Science Foundation' titles.
