New Zealand's only UH-60 Blackhawk, operated by Kahu Helicopters, may be among the aircraft on show at the Stratford Aerodrome open day on January 30. New Zealand’s only UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, a machine used by the United States military, drew many admirers when it dropped in to Central Taranaki for the weekend. The Kahu Helicopters machine is operated by brothers Mark, Dave and Pete Law, who grew up in Eastern Taranaki but are now based at Whakatane. When a heavy lifting job at Ruapehu was postponed, they decided to pay a visit to the Whangamomona Republic Day celebrations, Stratford Aero Club media spokesperson Nick Furmage said. The helicopter is due to leave Stratford Aerodrome on Monday morning, but Furmage said he was hopeful it would be back to take part in the club’s open day on Saturday.

Source: Stuff January 24, 2021 07:30 UTC