Group of pilots from No. 75 Squadron with a Vice Presidential plaque presented to them after an incident when they 'lifted' an original plaque from the Vice President, Richard Nixon's aircraft, in October 1953. L-R: Flying Officer RI McKenzie, Flying Officer MFBP Pere, Flying Officer FM Kinvig, Flying Officer RA Currin, Flight Lieutenant M Beavis, Pilot Officer KMcL Milne.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon leaving his Constellation aircraft at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon his visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia. Mrs Nixon at bottom left.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon being greeted by Wing Commander Stratton at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon his visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia. Air Commodore MF Calder at left.

Wife of the United States Vice President Richard Nixon being greeted by Wing Commander Stratton at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon their visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia. Air Commodore MF Calder at left.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon on arrival at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon his visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia. L-R: Robert M Scotten, United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Richard Nixon, Mrs Nixon, Mrs Scotten

Wife of United States Vice President Richard Nixon leaving the Constellation aircraft at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon the Vice President's visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon sitting in a Buick car inside a hangar at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon his visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon sitting in a Buick car inside a hangar at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon his visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia. Prime Minister of New Zealand Sidney Holland at right.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon sitting in a Buick car inside a hangar at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon his visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia. Prime Minister of New Zealand Sidney Holland at right.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon sitting in a Buick car inside a hangar at RNZAF Station Ohakea, upon his visit to New Zealand during a tour of South East Asia. Prime Minister of New Zealand Sidney Holland at right.

RNZAF Armed guard standing beside a United States Air Force Military Air Transport Service Constellation 8609 at RNZAF Base Ohakea. This aircraft brought Vice President Richard Nixon to New Zealand for an Official visit.

United States Air Force Military Air Transport Service Constellation 8609 at RNZAF Base Ohakea. This aircraft brought Vice President Richard Nixon to New Zealand for an Official visit.

United States Air Force Military Air Transport Service Constellation 8609 at RNZAF Base Ohakea. This aircraft brought Vice President Richard Nixon to New Zealand for an Official visit.