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The Wings Over New Zealand Show

Dave Homewood
New Zealand
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Aviation History
World War II
United Kingdom
Wanaka
Seaplanes
Bomber Command
De Havilland Mosquito
NH90
King's Cliffe Airfield Museum
RNZAF
Avro 626
Papua New Guinea
Douglas SBD Dauntless
Falkland Islands
Spitfire
Warbirds Over Wanaka
Republic Seabee
Japan

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Guests: Don Simms and Chris Newey Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: ‎1st of June ‎2026 Released: 6th of June 2026 Duration: 55 minutes 27 seconds “Maximum Effort” was a docu-drama made by the Ministry of Information during WWII about a crew of a No. 75 (... more

Guest: Flying Officer John de Hoop (RAF 1810752, 191161) Wireless Operator-Air Gunner Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: ‎19th of November 2013 Released: 29th of May 2026 Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 13 seconds John de Hoop was a Londoner who joined the Roy... more

Guest: Warrant Officer Leslie James Olsen N74992 Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: ‎18th of March ‎2026 Released: 24th of May 2026 Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes 48 seconds Les Olsen joined the RNZAF as a Boy Entrant in January 1952. He trained as an Armour... more

Guest: Air Commodore Stuart McIntyre CBE, DFC Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: ‎25th of ‎August ‎2025 Released: 15th of May 2026 Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 21 seconds Air Commodore Stuart McIntyre CBE, DFC joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force on the 3... more

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Recent Guests

John de Hoop
Flight Sergeant, wireless operator air gunner, No. 75 Squadron; guest sharing wartime memories
British Royal Air Force / No. 75 Squadron
Episode: WONZ 353 – John de Hoop
Leslie James Olsen
Former RNZAF armourer, interviewee
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Episode: WONZ 352 – Les Olsen: RNZAF Armourer
Air Commodore Stuart McIntyre
A veteran RNZAF fighter pilot and senior officer
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Episode: WONZ 351 – Stuart McIntyre
Tim Costley
Local MP for Otaki, ex-RNZDF helicopter pilot
New Zealand Parliament
Episode: WONZ 350 – Biggin Hill Hangar WONZ Forum Meet
Craig Clark
Officer Commanding No. 42 Squadron RNZAF
RNZAF No. 42 Squadron
Episode: WONZ 350 – Biggin Hill Hangar WONZ Forum Meet
Stu Glendinning
No. 5 Squadron QFI and P-8 pilot leader
RNZAF No. 5 Squadron
Episode: WONZ 350 – Biggin Hill Hangar WONZ Forum Meet
Brendon Deere
Representative of the Biggin Hill Trust
Biggin Hill Trust
Episode: WONZ 350 – Biggin Hill Hangar WONZ Forum Meet
Michael Williams
Avenger pilot, Heritage Flight participant
New Zealand Defence Force/Biggin Hill Trust
Episode: WONZ 350 – Biggin Hill Hangar WONZ Forum Meet
Bil Thuma
Geophysicist and aircraft recovery researcher
Independent researcher
Episode: WONZ 349 – The Ventura Hunters

Host

Dave Homewood
Host with a long-running focus on aviation history, veterans, and heritage, hosting in-depth interviews and archival explorations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Soarpilot

    Aviation content in a New Zealand and Australian podcast is what I’ve been dreaming of. This podcast delivers a well balanced listen into the proud heritage of aviation down under.

    I especially love hearing about the hardworking top dressers, and the aircraft restorations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K-Bonanza
    United States6 years ago
  • Very Interesting

    Really good series. Some really unique subjects

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Airbus A320 pilot
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Excellent podcast.

    Dave Homewood is to commended for producing a great episode every time, Listening to the history and stories from ex defence members across New Zealand and some of Australia is enjoyable.

    Keep up the good work !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonsey from Oz
    Australia7 years ago
  • Fascinating and informative

    Awesome resource for aviation buffs. Huge effort put in to produce these and really interetsing range of topics. Well worth listening too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strikemaster72
    New Zealand7 years ago
  • Top aviation podcast

    This podcast focuses on New Zealand aviation, but is a great listen wherever you are in the world. There is a good mix of interviews with aircrew from different eras, talks from the live events and plenty more about warbirds, as well as the current GA scene in NZ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aviatrix79
    United Kingdom7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Host brings a patient, unhurried interview style that lets stories breathe.
Lively deep dives into aviation history with authentic storytelling.
A must for aviation buffs; strong NZ and Australasian focus.
Excellent range of guests from veterans to historians and restorers.
High-quality production and consistently well-researched episodes.

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WONZ 352 – Les Olsen: RNZAF Armourer
Q: How did your role evolve over time, including overseas postings?
The discussion covers progression from Woodburn to Hobsonville, then Singapore with 75 Squadron, later return to Hobsonville, and finally involvement with Orion electronics training and international assignments, including the US training opportunity that he narrowly missed.
WONZ 352 – Les Olsen: RNZAF Armourer
Q: What was the most memorable early moment in your armourer career?
He highlights the post-war training path, the shared course among armament trades, and the excitement of working on Hispano cannons, bombs, and the early ejection-seat environment, which shaped his long career.
WONZ 352 – Les Olsen: RNZAF Armourer
Q: What first drew you to the Air Force and become an armourer?
Olsen explains his father's involvement in the Air Force during World War II, the appeal of armament work, and how a family history of service pushed him toward the armourer trade; recruitment experiences and the Hawke's Bay own joining story followed.
WONZ 328 – Martin Hedley of Pioneer Aero
Q: Do you have some sort of tentative time scale?
Ballpark timing is around 18 months to two years, with an agreement in place between the teams, recognizing this is a long-term restoration project that involves sourcing rare parts and careful reassembly.
WONZ 328 – Martin Hedley of Pioneer Aero
Q: So what are you going to do with the wind machine?
The wind machine remains at the Military Aviation Museum for now, with decisions about its future left to them, while plans continue for the Dauntless restoration and eventual testing and display in New Zealand.

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1. John de Hoop
2. Leslie James Olsen
3. Air Commodore Stuart McIntyre
4. Tim Costley
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6. Stu Glendinning
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