Large Objects

While the aircraft are among the Museum’s largest and most significant items, the collection also includes other large and important objects such as a 14.5 metre marine launch used to service the RNZAF’s former flying boats. A barrack block, Block 7, built in 1917 was used to house trainee pilots at Sir Henry Wigram’s private flying school at Sockburn. This block is considered to be the oldest aviation-related building in New Zealand. This collection also includes fire engines, tankers, cranes, aircraft recovery trailer (Queen Mary) and cargo vehicles.