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NZ’s first Tiger Moth ready to fly again

Restoration completed of pioneering aerial topdresser.

ZK-AFO in its original colours (1938). Peter Lewis Collection.

Keith Morris Thu, 18 Aug 2022

The first two de Havilland Tiger Moths arrived in New Zealand on the MV Port Campbell in December 1937. They were transported to RNZAF Hobsonville Airbase where they were assembled and registered as ZK-AFN and ZK-AFO. 

ZK-AFO (constructor’s number 3630) was registered to the Auckland Aero Club on

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Keith Morris Thu, 18 Aug 2022
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