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The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre brings to life the story of aviation development during the World Wars! If you have time, we recommend visiting both exhibitions, or if not, choose one!

Highlights

• Learn about aviation development during WW1 and WW2
• Marvel at the stories of magnificent men and women, and their flying machines
• Discover rare memorabillia only found at Omaka
• Gain insight into the aircrafts’ capabilities in the context of war
• Choose from admission to the WWI exhibition, the WWII exhibition, or both

Description

Discover two world-class aviation exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. Explore the original 'Knights of the Sky' exhibition, featuring Sir Peter Jackson's collection of WWI aircraft and artifacts. Learn about the story of aviation during the Great War, which is brought to life in sensational sets created by WingNut Films, an internationally acclaimed production company with mannequins by Wētā Workshop. Make your way to the 'Dangerous Skies' exhibition, which features aviation stories from World War II. Learn of tales of courage and tragedy from the British Isles, the forests of Germany, the defence of Russia, and the steaming hot jungles of the Pacific. Admire two star attractions of the exhibition: an original DeHavilland Mosquito and a Griffon-powered Mk.XIVe Spitfire.

Includes

Admission to the WWI exhibition, the WWII exhibition, or both (depending on option selected)

Important Information

• The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is open 7 days a week from 9 am. The last admission is one hour before closing.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund