Copy from The Weekly News issue 11 February 1942.
Sergeant CT Kronk (right) being congratulated after he and Sergeant BS Wipiti, both from No. 243 Squadron, claimed the first aircraft shot down over Singapore in World War Two. They pose with the fin of that Mitsubishi Ki46 Dinah from the 81st Independent Chutai.
Copy from The Weekly News issue 11 February 1942.
Sergeant CT Kronk (3rd from left) being congratulated after he and Sergeant BS Wipiti (5th from left), both from No. 243 Squadron, claimed the first aircraft shot down over Singapore in World War Two. They pose with the fin of that Mitsubishi Ki46 Dinah from the 81st Independent Chutai.
Side view of Liberator AL504 'Commando' at RNZAF Station Ohakea.
This aircraft brought Lord Reith from Sydney to New Zealand.
Others on board the aircraft were Sir E Herbert, Sir S Angwin, Sir Ronald Cross and Lady Cross.
3/4 front view of Liberator AL504 'Commando' at RNZAF Station Ohakea.
This aircraft brought Lord Reith from Sydney to New Zealand.
Others on board the aircraft were Sir E Herbert, Sir S Angwin, Sir Ronald Cross and Lady Cross.
Air to air view of RAF Liberator AL504 'Commando' approaching RNZAF Station Ohakea.
The Ohakea Unit History records "Air Commodore Powell on the famous aircraft "Commando" arrived from Australia. This aircraft brought a tyre from Australia for the Lancaster." This was RAF Lancaster PD328 'Aries' from the Empire Central Navigation School.
3/4 rear view of RAF Liberator AL504 'Commando' at RNZAF Station Ohakea.
The Ohakea Unit History records "Air Commodore Powell on the famous aircraft "Commando" arrived from Australia. This aircraft brought a tyre from Australia for the Lancaster." This was RAF Lancaster PD328 'Aries' from the Empire Central Navigation School.
Air to air view of RAF Liberator AL504 'Commando' approaching RNZAF Station Ohakea.
The Ohakea Unit History records "Air Commodore Powell on the famous aircraft "Commando" arrived from Australia. This aircraft brought a tyre from Australia for the Lancaster." This was RAF Lancaster PD328 'Aries' from the Empire Central Navigation School.
Original grave marker for Flight Sergeant James George Gardiner Mallett, NZ436918, New Zealand cemetery at Bourail, New Caledonia.
Air Gunner with No. 1 Squadron, died on 9 June 1945.
Original grave marker for Leading Aircraftman Reuben Henry Kaspar, NZ401191, New Zealand cemetery at Bourail, New Caledonia.
Equipment Assistant with No. 2 Fighter Maintenance Unit, died on injuries 25 June 1943.
Original grave marker for Aircraftman 1 Alexander Maxwell McInnes, NZ432682, New Zealand cemetery at Bourail, New Caledonia.
Flight Rigger with No. 12 Servicing Unit, died 19 March 1945.
Original grave marker for Warrant Officer Ron Payne, NZ416152, New Zealand cemetery at Bourail, New Caledonia.
No. 3 Squadron Navigator died on 9 June 1944.
Original grave marker for Flight Lieutenant Denis Hugh Hobbs, NZ404444, New Zealand cemetery at Bourail, New Caledonia.
Pilot with No. 1 Squadron died 20 December 1944.
Original grave marker for Sergeant Colin Bruce Grubb, NZ429983, New Zealand cemetery at Bourail, New Caledonia.
Pilot with No. 15 Squadron died on 22 January 1944.
Original grave marker for Warrant Officer Norman Nicholson Vickers, NZ413232, New Zealand cemetery at Bourail, New Caledonia.
No. 17 Squadron pilot, captured on 23 September 1943 and died on 22 July 1944.
