Image from the William Joseph Cranfield personal collection.
Group. (believed to be) No. 41 Squadron personnel in front of Bristol Freighter NZ5912. Unknown location.
Squadron Leader WJ Cranfield front row 12th from left.
Image from the Des White personal collection.
Three Bristol Freighters lined up on the tarmac at RNZAF Base Wigram.
Near aircraft is NZ5912 from No. 41 Squadron.
No. 41 Squadron Standard party preparing to parade the Squadron Colour upon the disbandment of the squadron. Bristol Freighter NZ5912 in the background.
Official paper label with caption attached :With due ceremony the No 41 Squadron Standard is uncased for the last time prior to marching through the streets of the Whenuapaui Air Force Base to the Base Chapel when it was laid up the week."
Armourers Jim Eades (Left) and Gil Nelson (right) fitting Lindholme safety equipment under the wing of Bristol Freighter NZ5912 for air sea rescue duties. RNZAF Station Whenuapai.
Personnel fitting storepedos under the wing of Bristol Freighter NZ5912 for air sea rescue duties. RNZAF Station Whenuapai. International Ambulance MT4470 parked in front