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The story of how the Lockheed 10 Electra revolutionised commercial aviation in New Zealand and the pioneering of the Main Trunk Air Service. Describing Captain Bert Mercer's exciting pioneering exploits and those of his successors, this book is illustrated with many rare photographs. The air service was the first scheduled service to be licensed in New...
New Zealand's first licensed airline to fly scheduled services, operated the Hokitika to Haast route on the Scenic West Coast of the South Island. Air Travel (NZ) Ltd was launched in 1934 by legendary pilot Bert Mercer. The airline also pioneered airmail, air ambulance, alpine tourist flying and versatile freight work.
SPANZ (South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand) made a big splash in New Zealand's highly regulated aviation environment of the 1960s. , this story describes how SPANZ served 21 NZ towns and cities in a nationwide network, with a quarter of a million Kiwis experiencing the 'Delicate-art-of-Spanzmanship' with its innovative airline marketing such as NZ's...
Brothers Alec and Richard Waugh reminisce in Waugh Stories about 1960s Hokitika – the time of the town’s centennial and the Haast highway opening. Evocative and true stories – sometimes humorous, always informative, and occasionally sad – tell of the characters, sports, environment, architecture, weather, transport, and other events of the time.
The South Westland Air Service Story. Cook Strait is New Zealand's great natural divide. This book tells how aviation conquered the barrier of rough water bringing communication and economic benefits of national significance. The first flight strait acrossin 1920 was considered a brave and courageous feat.
Primarily concerned with the radio industry of the 1923-1960 period, and illustrated by around 700 photographs, this comprehensive book tells how broadcasting brought news and entertainment into the home. The book also documents some of the history of radio manufacturing in New Zealand.
The World's Fastest Old Man recounts some of thethe inspiring story of Derek Turnbull, QSM, a Southland farmer who took up running seriously years after most gave it up as a competitive sport. Tucked away at the bottom of the world in the tiny farming community of Tussock Creek was where Derek, the greatest veteran runner of all time, trained.
The story of the early European exploration and settlement of Southland including the European discovery of Foveaux Strait; the early sealers, whalers and whaling stations of the south; James Spencer who landed at Bluff in 1824 to found the oldest town in the South Island; John Howell who founded Riverton in 1837
Illustrated by many rare photographs, this book tells the story of Nelson aviation – its aircraft, personalities, innovations and events – and how it helped develop the whole sunny province. Nelson Airport serves more than 750,000 passengers annually, is the hub for the country’s largest regional airline and is the fourth busiest airport for scheduled...
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