Our People

From Classic Flyers NZ

Our Trustees and Executive Officers

Andrew Gormlie – CEO

Andrew is a company director and a successful businessman. He is also a commercial pilot with rating on a large number of aircraft. He is a member of the Warbirds Association and part owner of several aircraft including a Harvard, CT4B and a T28 Trojan. Andrew has lived in Mount Maunganui for the past 18 years.

Don Mahoney – Trustee

Don is company director of his own thriving business in Tauranga, which Don established 17 years ago after 5 years serving in the Royal New Zealand Navy. He is a collector of vintage vehicles and machinery. Don lives in Pyes Pa, Tauranga.

David Eagles - Patron

David is originally from England. His career started as a Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot, mainly flying the MD F4 Phantom. David then became a test pilot, and participated in the test programme for the Tornado and the Eurofighter. Until recently, David was CEO of Pacific Aerospace Corporation in Hamilton, and is now an Aviation Consultant for McGregor and Co.

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David Love - Chairman of the Board of Management

David is a recently retired Group Captain RAF, and has had a wide variety of appointments at senior level both in Service and civilian life, such as Chief of Security for Allied Command Europe in Belgium. David’s home is in Tauranga.

Eric Webster – Technical Officer

Eric is a retired RAF Wing Commander and his posts with the RAF included Manager of the RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. He flew as an Air Loadmaster on C130 Hercules aircraft and was an Air Traffic Control officer at many RAF stations. He brings wide-ranging skills in aircraft operation and the conduct of Air Shows. Eric is based in Kati Kati.

Ken Collings - Finance

Ken is a recently retired Chartered Accountant with skills in Finance, Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning.