Ex-Australian Mosquito flies in NZ. Thanks to input from several knowledgeable colleagues, our background details and news here. Also you can see the aircraft (with a little luck!) at the Wanaka airshow this Easter.
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Fourth Avspecs Mosquito Rebuild Flies
After more than three decades in the workshop a former RAAF and RNZAF Mosquito has flown again in New Zealand: the fourth such restoration by Ardmore-based Avspecs.
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March 18, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Ex-Australian Mosquito flies in NZ. Thanks to input from several knowledgeable colleagues, our background details and news here. Also you can see the aircraft (with a little luck!) at the Wanaka airshow this Easter.
vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-rest...
vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-rest...
In Sept 2012, I covered the restoration of the first 'new' de Havilland Mosquito to fly in the 21st Century. An unforgettable period and notable achievement by a select group. A short grab of the story on my blog (Spot the Champagne cork?): vintageaerowriter.wordpress.com/2022/09/29/m...
Mozzie Flies
On the 27th September, 2012, the rebuilt de Havilland Mosquito FB 26, KA114, flew for the first time from Ardmore Airfield, New Zealand, after construction by Glyn Powell and Avspecs. Here’s …
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March 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
In Sept 2012, I covered the restoration of the first 'new' de Havilland Mosquito to fly in the 21st Century. An unforgettable period and notable achievement by a select group. A short grab of the story on my blog (Spot the Champagne cork?): vintageaerowriter.wordpress.com/2022/09/29/m...
#boeing B-17-110-VE 44-85829 N3193G "Yankee Lady" being put on display at NZ Warbirds On Parade 2026. Under restoration by AVspecs at Ardmore in a multi-year project.
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March 21, 2026 at 8:37 PM
#boeing B-17-110-VE 44-85829 N3193G "Yankee Lady" being put on display at NZ Warbirds On Parade 2026. Under restoration by AVspecs at Ardmore in a multi-year project.
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Next year we should have a flying Mossie in the UK.
Avspecs in New Zealand are working on one at the moment which will initially be based at Biggin Hill. Fingers crossed everything goes as planned!!
Avspecs in New Zealand are working on one at the moment which will initially be based at Biggin Hill. Fingers crossed everything goes as planned!!
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Next year we should have a flying Mossie in the UK.
Avspecs in New Zealand are working on one at the moment which will initially be based at Biggin Hill. Fingers crossed everything goes as planned!!
Avspecs in New Zealand are working on one at the moment which will initially be based at Biggin Hill. Fingers crossed everything goes as planned!!
Wings over Wairarapa airshow at Hood Aerodrome, New Zealand in 2013. So grateful to have had the chance to see a de Havilland Mosquito in the air, especially flown so well and at such a picturesque location and well organised and choreographed event. #dehavillandmosquito #wingsoverwairarapa #avspecs
November 22, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Wings over Wairarapa airshow at Hood Aerodrome, New Zealand in 2013. So grateful to have had the chance to see a de Havilland Mosquito in the air, especially flown so well and at such a picturesque location and well organised and choreographed event. #dehavillandmosquito #wingsoverwairarapa #avspecs
Oh, so many from which to choose, but this would be pretty high on the list. Enough seats to transport most of the staff required to keep it flying. | 🛩️
de Havilland Dragon Rapide Takes Flight in New Zealand
AvSpecs Ltd. flies de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide ZK-AKU following multi-year rebuild
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February 13, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Oh, so many from which to choose, but this would be pretty high on the list. Enough seats to transport most of the staff required to keep it flying. | 🛩️
Feels a bit joyless Matthew. It's akin to snubbing the Mozzies built/restored by Avspecs in NZ because all the wood had to be replaced.
I'll bet you're a riot at airshows mate ["actually that's not a real Spitfite"].
I'll bet you're a riot at airshows mate ["actually that's not a real Spitfite"].
April 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Feels a bit joyless Matthew. It's akin to snubbing the Mozzies built/restored by Avspecs in NZ because all the wood had to be replaced.
I'll bet you're a riot at airshows mate ["actually that's not a real Spitfite"].
I'll bet you're a riot at airshows mate ["actually that's not a real Spitfite"].
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By: Guest Author on Monday, December 29, 2025
By: Guest Author on Monday, December 29, 2025
de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI TE881 / NZ2345 Restoration Update, Aircraft Expected to Return to the Skies in 2026
The de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI TE881 is undergoing expert restoration in New Zealand by AVSpecs, specialists in the legendary “Wooden Wonder.” With only a few airworthy Mosquitos remaining globally, TE881’s planned return to flight in 2026 promises to be a major milestone for historic aviation enthusiasts.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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By: Guest Author on Monday, December 29, 2025
By: Guest Author on Monday, December 29, 2025
Kudos to AvSpecs. Would’ve loved a KA 114 style victory tour after final assembly.
October 16, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Kudos to AvSpecs. Would’ve loved a KA 114 style victory tour after final assembly.
Progress photos of DH Mosquito FB Mk.VI TE881 / NZ2345 at AvSpecs in NZ. This is for FlyaSpitfire.com and the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, and should be flying in the UK in 2027.
https://rnzaf.proboards.com/post/332014/thread
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January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Progress photos of DH Mosquito FB Mk.VI TE881 / NZ2345 at AvSpecs in NZ. This is for FlyaSpitfire.com and the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, and should be flying in the UK in 2027.
https://rnzaf.proboards.com/post/332014/thread
#avgeek #aviation
https://rnzaf.proboards.com/post/332014/thread
#avgeek #aviation
Biggest aircraft restoration in NZ has arrived! B-17 Yankee Lady has arrived at AvSpecs. Sadly only the fuselage, outer wings and empennage. The inner wings require very specialist work at Erickson Aircraft in Madras, OR.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1317186033535779&set=a.668100821777640
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1317186033535779&set=a.668100821777640
October 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Biggest aircraft restoration in NZ has arrived! B-17 Yankee Lady has arrived at AvSpecs. Sadly only the fuselage, outer wings and empennage. The inner wings require very specialist work at Erickson Aircraft in Madras, OR.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1317186033535779&set=a.668100821777640
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1317186033535779&set=a.668100821777640