
The Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow has provided plenty of planned and unplanned thrills for the thousands of attendees in Marlborough, New Zealand.

The show ran over the Easter long weekend and got to a shaky start after a vintage Focke Wulf 190 crashed when a mechanical fault caused its brakes to fail.

According to the Marlborough Express, pilot Frank Parker walked away unharmed, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Strong winds did not deter the crowd from flooding to the event on Saturday, with World War I and World War II aircraft putting on an impressive show.

Over 100 aircraft took to the skies over the weekend and event organiser Graham Orphan said that he had been trying to develop the show as a uniquely Marlborough product.

'We have things at this show that you won't find at any other; like the V-1 rocket and eight Fokker triplanes flying together... I still get a buzz out of it myself,' he said.

The event showcased unforgettable moments such as three Spitfires flying together for the first time in the southern hemisphere since World War II.

Due to this year's popularity, the show is expected to have a bright future.

The Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow has stunned thousands of spectators in Marlborough, New Zealand over the weekend

Running over the Easter long weekend, more than 100 aircraft took to the skies to put on the performance of a lifetime for spectators

The show saw the largest crowd they had ever had, with the largest attendance being on Saturday despite the gale force winds

'We have things at this show that you won't find at any other; like the V-1 rocket and eight Fokker triplanes flying together,' said show organiser Graham Orphan

The Classic Fighters takes place on the same airfield that is home to the renowned Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Event organiser Graham Orphan said that he had been trying to develop the show as a uniquely Marlborough product

The event showcased unforgettable moments such as three Spitfires flying together for the first time in the southern hemisphere since World War II

The Vintage place Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow saw all shapes and sizes of aircraft with many not believed to be able to fly

The show got to a shaky start after a vintage Focke Wulf 190 crashed when a mechanical fault caused its brakes to fail

According to the Marlborough Express, pilot Frank Parker walked away unharmed, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair

The Focke Wulf 190 crash was the first in the 14 years of the show and was deemed as pretty rare due to a mechanical fault

Saturday's strong winds nearly caused the WWI and WWII aircraft to be cancelled, but small changes were made and the planes left the ground

It was the first event in the southern hemisphere to hold a WWI battle sequence with multiple planes and military vehicles

The Omaka Airshow took place amid breathtaking scenery of Marlborough during wine harvest time and provided spectators with an unforgettable experience

The show also showcased a large display of ground warfare machinery, such as tanks and trucks as well as infantry

The show places heritage aviation on display and saw thousands of fans brave the weather to participate in the fun

The show is run in Blenheim, New Zealand, which is the most populous town in the region of Marlborough on the South Island