The RNZAF Red Checkers '83/'84 Team

The rare documentary focussing on the RNZAF Red Checkers 198/84 team. This was recorded from TV when it originally aired in 1984 in New Zealand (most old adverts removed haha...).

[@haydenyates6590]

I use to watch these guys practice over my back fence as a young fella. Brings back memories. Christchurch looks so different.

[@altosax75]

Awesome, Hayden! Yeah same here - good memories of the Wigram base!

[@dougknight2376]

I remember that season well , a great team we had

[@thejustice7305]

Just went to Wigram today. All house now beyond the flight line

[@rippedup1931]

Rather sad the local iwi decided to rip it all up for housing

[@thejustice7305]

@@rippedup1931Yeah, no reason they couldn't keep it as a base for helicopters. Same for Hobsonville. Those two places is where the RNZAF really started. Real places of NZ history Yet the politicians and most kiwis my age (I'm 21) don't give two shits.

[@kiwiadventures3773]

I miss RNZAF base Wigram.

[@nacerkhamou3149]

great stuff , real pros