NZ1065

NZ1065 Photo by Nick Adlam

Previously EX944. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on “Thomas J. Rusk” in October 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 01 November 1943.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 08 December 1955-03 October 1956.
Eighth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.

 

 

 

NZ1065 Photo by Nick Adlam

To storage at Wigram July 1962. T
ook part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.

Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Last RNZAF pilot to fly her in June 77 was Dave Peters whose name was on the LH cowl.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 022107 to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $6300 on 17 July 1978. Price included engine and propellor.

Registered to Harvard Syndicate, Mount Maunganui as ZK-ENF on 20 June 1978. To Harvard 65 Syndicate, Auckland on 14 February 1984.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand.