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Aircraft Photo of NZ1809 | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #733694
Registration / Serial:NZ1809
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04295
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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NZ1809 was repaired after this incident. It was then badly damaged in heavy night landing at Wigram on June 19, 1958. Withdrawn from use as uneconomical to repair. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:NZ1809
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04295
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of NZ1809 | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #733694
Registration / Serial:NZ1809
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04295
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:733694Submit Correction
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NZ1809 was repaired after this incident. It was then badly damaged in heavy night landing at Wigram on June 19, 1958. Withdrawn from use as uneconomical to repair. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:NZ1809
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04295
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of NZ1492 | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #733494
Registration / Serial:NZ1492
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHNZ172
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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NZ1492 hit a hedge while landing and flipped on its back. Written off. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:NZ1492
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHNZ172
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of NZ1492 | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #733494
Registration / Serial:NZ1492
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHNZ172
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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NZ1492 hit a hedge while landing and flipped on its back. Written off. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:NZ1492
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth
C/n (msn):DHNZ172
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of ZK-AEO | Miles M.11 Whitney Straight | AirHistory.net #729065
Registration / Serial:ZK-AEO
Aircraft Original Type:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
Aircraft Generic Type:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
Aircraft Version:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
C/n (msn):308
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:April 1937 to November 1939
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Impressed into the RNZAF in November 1939. Returned to the register in 1946 and in line with NZ practice as the time, allocated a new registration (ZK_AJF). Owned by the Canterbury Aero Club, which was based at Wigram at the time of the photo. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:ZK-AEO
Aircraft Version:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
C/n (msn):308
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:April 1937 to November 1939
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of ZK-AEO | Miles M.11 Whitney Straight | AirHistory.net #729065
Registration / Serial:ZK-AEO
Aircraft Original Type:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
Aircraft Generic Type:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
Aircraft Version:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
C/n (msn):308
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:April 1937 to November 1939
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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Impressed into the RNZAF in November 1939. Returned to the register in 1946 and in line with NZ practice as the time, allocated a new registration (ZK_AJF). Owned by the Canterbury Aero Club, which was based at Wigram at the time of the photo. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:ZK-AEO
Aircraft Version:Miles M.11 Whitney Straight
C/n (msn):308
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:April 1937 to November 1939
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of ZK-KAL | Cessna 182P Skylane | AirHistory.net #728757
Registration / Serial:ZK-KAL
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18264942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:13 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:728757Submit Correction
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Crashed at Parakai on June 29, 2013. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-KAL
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18264942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:13 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of ZK-KAL | Cessna 182P Skylane | AirHistory.net #728757
Registration / Serial:ZK-KAL
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18264942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:13 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
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Crashed at Parakai on June 29, 2013. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-KAL
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18264942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:13 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of ZK-JES | Cessna 172N Skyhawk | AirHistory.net #718314
Registration / Serial:ZK-JES
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17270292
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:24 June 1995
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:718314Submit Correction
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Ditched into Cable Bay on December 15, 2004. Bob Kerr photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-JES
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17270292
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:24 June 1995
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of ZK-JES | Cessna 172N Skyhawk | AirHistory.net #718314
Registration / Serial:ZK-JES
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17270292
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:24 June 1995
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:718314Submit Correction
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Ditched into Cable Bay on December 15, 2004. Bob Kerr photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-JES
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17270292
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:24 June 1995
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of A84-240 | English Electric Canberra Mk20 | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #695794
Registration / Serial:A84-240
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):40
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 Sqn
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Photo ID:695794Submit Correction
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This Canberra made its first flight on 10 January 1957. In 1967, it operated for a few months from Phan Rang AB as part of the 35th TFW during the Vietnam war. It was wfu in the RAAF in 1982 and flew to New Zealand on 22 August 1984, partly escorted by RNZAF Skyhawks. Since then it is on display, in beautiful condition and displayed in the museum as if operational during a night mission.
Registration / Serial:A84-240
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
C/n (msn):40
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Aircraft Photo of A84-240 | English Electric Canberra Mk20 | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #695794
Registration / Serial:A84-240
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
Licence-built by:GAF
C/n (msn):40
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 Sqn
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Photo ID:695794Submit Correction
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This Canberra made its first flight on 10 January 1957. In 1967, it operated for a few months from Phan Rang AB as part of the 35th TFW during the Vietnam war. It was wfu in the RAAF in 1982 and flew to New Zealand on 22 August 1984, partly escorted by RNZAF Skyhawks. Since then it is on display, in beautiful condition and displayed in the museum as if operational during a night mission.
Registration / Serial:A84-240
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra Mk20
C/n (msn):40
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ6460 | Aermacchi MB-339CB | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #695273
Registration / Serial:NZ6460
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-339
Aircraft Generic Type:Aermacchi MB-339
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-339CB
C/n (msn):6786/164
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Photo ID:695273Submit Correction
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This was RNZAF's first MB339, delivered on 19 April 1991 to 14sqn at Ohakea. In 1994 it made a wheels up landing after which it was returned to Italy for repairs. Only in 1997, the aircraft was active again in New Zealand. It was wfu on 13 December 2001. It was flown from Ohakea to Woodbourne for storage on 30 July 2004 after which it was sent to the museum at Wigram.
Registration / Serial:NZ6460
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-339CB
C/n (msn):6786/164
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ6460 | Aermacchi MB-339CB | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #695273
Registration / Serial:NZ6460
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-339
Aircraft Generic Type:Aermacchi MB-339
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-339CB
C/n (msn):6786/164
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Photo ID:695273Submit Correction
View count: 201
This was RNZAF's first MB339, delivered on 19 April 1991 to 14sqn at Ohakea. In 1994 it made a wheels up landing after which it was returned to Italy for repairs. Only in 1997, the aircraft was active again in New Zealand. It was wfu on 13 December 2001. It was flown from Ohakea to Woodbourne for storage on 30 July 2004 after which it was sent to the museum at Wigram.
Registration / Serial:NZ6460
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-339CB
C/n (msn):6786/164
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:29 December 2016
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Aircraft Photo of ZK-FCW / FCW | Cessna 172H Skyhawk | AirHistory.net #693198
Registration / Serial:ZK-FCW
Alternate Registration:FCW
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17254983
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:693198Submit Correction
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Registered in February 1995 ex ZK-CSY. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-FCW
Alternate Registration:FCW
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17254983
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of ZK-FCW / FCW | Cessna 172H Skyhawk | AirHistory.net #693198
Registration / Serial:ZK-FCW
Alternate Registration:FCW
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17254983
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:693198Submit Correction
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Registered in February 1995 ex ZK-CSY. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-FCW
Alternate Registration:FCW
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172H Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17254983
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 March 2005
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of NZ5912 | Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #676064
Registration / Serial:NZ5912
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13218
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:February 1966
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:676064Submit Correction
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NZ5912 prior to being camouflaged. Disposed off as ZK-EPH in the late 1970s. Peter Ricketts photo
Registration / Serial:NZ5912
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13218
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:February 1966
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of NZ5912 | Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #676064
Registration / Serial:NZ5912
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13218
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:February 1966
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:676064Submit Correction
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NZ5912 prior to being camouflaged. Disposed off as ZK-EPH in the late 1970s. Peter Ricketts photo
Registration / Serial:NZ5912
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31
C/n (msn):13218
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:February 1966
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of NZ6373 | BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #649770
Registration / Serial:NZ6373
Other Marks:73
Aircraft Original Type:BAC 167 Strikemaster
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 167 Strikemaster
Aircraft Version:BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88
C/n (msn):343
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:649770Submit Correction
View count: 130
Registration / Serial:NZ6373
Aircraft Version:BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88
C/n (msn):343
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ6373 | BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #649770
Registration / Serial:NZ6373
Other Marks:73
Aircraft Original Type:BAC 167 Strikemaster
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 167 Strikemaster
Aircraft Version:BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88
C/n (msn):343
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:649770Submit Correction
View count: 130
Registration / Serial:NZ6373
Aircraft Version:BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.88
C/n (msn):343
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Aircraft Photo of VH-SBV | Consolidated OA-10A Catalina | AirHistory.net #649763
Registration / Serial:VH-SBV
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated OA-10A Catalina
C/n (msn):CV-592
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:649763Submit Correction
View count: 252
Originally built in Canada for the USN as PBV-1A Bu68045, then transferred to the USAAF as OA-10A 44-34081. According to the museum there is no intention to fully restore the aircraft, but visitors can still view the conserved aircraft in the conservation workshops.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBV
Aircraft Version:Consolidated OA-10A Catalina
C/n (msn):CV-592
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Aircraft Photo of VH-SBV | Consolidated OA-10A Catalina | AirHistory.net #649763
Registration / Serial:VH-SBV
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated OA-10A Catalina
C/n (msn):CV-592
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:649763Submit Correction
View count: 252
Originally built in Canada for the USN as PBV-1A Bu68045, then transferred to the USAAF as OA-10A 44-34081. According to the museum there is no intention to fully restore the aircraft, but visitors can still view the conserved aircraft in the conservation workshops.
Registration / Serial:VH-SBV
Aircraft Version:Consolidated OA-10A Catalina
C/n (msn):CV-592
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ1050 | North American AT-6C Harvard IIA | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #642596
Registration / Serial:NZ1050
Military Code:50
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-13907
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:642596Submit Correction
View count: 145
Actually located at the junction of 'Main South Road' and 'Harvard Avenue', the road the museum is on.
Registration / Serial:NZ1050
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-13907
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ1050 | North American AT-6C Harvard IIA | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #642596
Registration / Serial:NZ1050
Military Code:50
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-13907
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:642596Submit Correction
View count: 145
Actually located at the junction of 'Main South Road' and 'Harvard Avenue', the road the museum is on.
Registration / Serial:NZ1050
Aircraft Version:North American AT-6C Harvard IIA
C/n (msn):88-13907
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:30 November 2023
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Aircraft Photo of 12418 | Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #626593
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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View count: 572
Famous as the first aircraft to land at the South Pole on October 31, 1956. Now preserved at the Smithsonian. The aircraft of Operation Deep Freeze II were gathered at Wigram for the the long flight to McMurdo. Nearby Christchurch International later became the base for US flights to Antarctica and remains so today. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 12418 | Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #626593
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:626593Submit Correction
View count: 572
Famous as the first aircraft to land at the South Pole on October 31, 1956. Now preserved at the Smithsonian. The aircraft of Operation Deep Freeze II were gathered at Wigram for the the long flight to McMurdo. Nearby Christchurch International later became the base for US flights to Antarctica and remains so today. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 122465 | Lockheed P2V-2N Neptune | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #626189
Registration / Serial:122465
Military Code:XD-9
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-2N Neptune
C/n (msn):126-1096
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Boopsie
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:626189Submit Correction
View count: 901
122465 was tragically destroyed with the loss of four lives when it crashed on approach to McMurdo on October 18, 1956. Poor weather closed in on the ice runway when the aircraft was past the point of no return to New Zealand. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:122465
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-2N Neptune
C/n (msn):126-1096
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 122465 | Lockheed P2V-2N Neptune | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #626189
Registration / Serial:122465
Military Code:XD-9
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-2N Neptune
C/n (msn):126-1096
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Boopsie
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:626189Submit Correction
View count: 901
122465 was tragically destroyed with the loss of four lives when it crashed on approach to McMurdo on October 18, 1956. Poor weather closed in on the ice runway when the aircraft was past the point of no return to New Zealand. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:122465
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-2N Neptune
C/n (msn):126-1096
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 56505 | Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #625904
Registration / Serial:56505
Military Code:XD-2
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Marilyn
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:625904Submit Correction
View count: 1311
USN aircraft were gathered at Wigram prior to their deployment by air to McMurdo, Antarctica during Operation Deep Freeze II. 56505 returned to regular USN service before being sold in the civil market. Now displayed in its original USAF livery and serial, at Travis AFB. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:56505
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 56505 | Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #625904
Registration / Serial:56505
Military Code:XD-2
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Marilyn
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:625904Submit Correction
View count: 1311
USN aircraft were gathered at Wigram prior to their deployment by air to McMurdo, Antarctica during Operation Deep Freeze II. 56505 returned to regular USN service before being sold in the civil market. Now displayed in its original USAF livery and serial, at Travis AFB. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:56505
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of NZ6205 | Douglas A-4K Skyhawk | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #615268
Registration / Serial:NZ6205
Military Code:05
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4K Skyhawk
C/n (msn):14088
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:19 February 2013
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:615268Submit Correction
View count: 252
In the new display hall
Registration / Serial:NZ6205
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4K Skyhawk
C/n (msn):14088
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 February 2013
Photo by:John MounceContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ6205 | Douglas A-4K Skyhawk | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #615268
Registration / Serial:NZ6205
Military Code:05
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4K Skyhawk
C/n (msn):14088
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Photo Date:19 February 2013
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:615268Submit Correction
View count: 252
In the new display hall
Registration / Serial:NZ6205
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4K Skyhawk
C/n (msn):14088
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 February 2013
Photo by:John MounceContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ5776 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #615242
Registration / Serial:NZ5776
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
Unit Markings:14 Sqn
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 November 1972
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:615242Submit Correction
View count: 288
Shortly before withdrawal
Registration / Serial:NZ5776
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 November 1972
Photo by:John MounceContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ5776 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #615242
Registration / Serial:NZ5776
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
Unit Markings:14 Sqn
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 November 1972
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:615242Submit Correction
View count: 288
Shortly before withdrawal
Registration / Serial:NZ5776
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 November 1972
Photo by:John MounceContact
Aircraft Photo of ZK-CUH / CUH | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee | Christchurch Flying School | AirHistory.net #609248
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUH
Alternate Registration:CUH
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
C/n (msn):28-24512
Operator Titles:Christchurch Flying School
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:14 February 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:609248Submit Correction
View count: 169
Sold in Australia in 2018 but at the time of upload had yet to registered there. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUH
Alternate Registration:CUH
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
C/n (msn):28-24512
Operator Titles:Christchurch Flying School
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:14 February 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of ZK-CUH / CUH | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee | Christchurch Flying School | AirHistory.net #609248
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUH
Alternate Registration:CUH
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
C/n (msn):28-24512
Operator Titles:Christchurch Flying School
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:14 February 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:609248Submit Correction
View count: 169
Sold in Australia in 2018 but at the time of upload had yet to registered there. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUH
Alternate Registration:CUH
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee
C/n (msn):28-24512
Operator Titles:Christchurch Flying School
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:14 February 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of ZK-CUW / CUW | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee C | AirHistory.net #607379
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUW
Alternate Registration:CUW
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee C
C/n (msn):28-26942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:12 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:607379Submit Correction
View count: 93
Registered in September 1970. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUW
Alternate Registration:CUW
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee C
C/n (msn):28-26942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:12 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of ZK-CUW / CUW | Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee C | AirHistory.net #607379
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUW
Alternate Registration:CUW
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Cadet/Dakota/Warrior
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee C
C/n (msn):28-26942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:12 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:607379Submit Correction
View count: 93
Registered in September 1970. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-CUW
Alternate Registration:CUW
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee C
C/n (msn):28-26942
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:12 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Aircraft Photo of NZ1803 | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #597335
Registration / Serial:NZ1803
Military Code:03
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04294
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 May 1980
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:597335Submit Correction
View count: 243
Registration / Serial:NZ1803
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04294
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 May 1980
Photo by:John MounceContact
Aircraft Photo of NZ1803 | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #597335
Registration / Serial:NZ1803
Military Code:03
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04294
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 May 1980
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:597335Submit Correction
View count: 243
Registration / Serial:NZ1803
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C1
C/n (msn):04294
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:19 May 1980
Photo by:John MounceContact