Watch: Air Force aerobatic show in New Plymouth

Tony Skilling

28 February 2026

EventsEvents New Plymouth

The RNZAF Black Falcons put on a spectacular aerobatic display over New Plymouth as part of AmeriCARna festivities.

📹✈️ Watch: Video of today's RNZAF Black Falcons aerobatic show in New Plymouth during AmeriCARna

🔗 Link in comments below 👇

AmeriCARna Black Falcons RNZAF Air Show Aerobatics

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