Lockheed Model 10 Electra
Aircraft identifier is ZK-AFD, c/n 1095.
Built in 1937, this aircraft was operated by the National Airways Corporation from 1937 until it was retired in 1950. This aircraft is currently preserved at the Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand.
Info from Kiwi Aircraft Images.
Short Empire
Aircraft identifier is ZK-AMA, c/n S.886.
This was the 39th Empire boat completed and flown by Short Brothers at Rochester, Kent. In 1939, this aircraft became the first TEAL aircraft and was named "Aotearoa' or Long White Cloud, with registration ZK-AMA. Operated until 1947 before being scrapped. Currently on display at Tamaki Drive Mission Bay, New Zealand.
Info from Aussie Airliners.
Percival Gull
Aircraft identifier is G-ADPR.
New Zealander Jean Batten made at least two memorable flights in this Gull Six (G-ADPR) aircraft. On 11 November 1935, she departed Lympne and flew two legs to Thiès, Senegal. After a 12 hr, 30 min crossing of the Atlantic on 13 November, she arrived at Port Natal, Brazil, and was later awarded the Britannia Trophy. On 5 October 1936, Batten flew from Lympne to Darwin in the record time 5 days, 21 hr, 3 min, then flying on across the Tasman Sea to Auckland to set another total record time of 11 days, 45 min.
The aircraft is now on display at Auckland airport.
Info from Wikipedia.
Jean Batten's Percival Gull G-ADPR, in 1954. The name Jean can be seen on the cowling.
Source : Wikipedia
DH-60 Moth (DH-60 Gypsy Moth)
Aircraft identifier is ZK-AAJ, G-NZEA, operated by Marlborough Aero Club.
Stalled during landing at Rongotai airport on 23rd Nov 1932. Spun and landed on the Miramar golf course. Aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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1. Air History website.
