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Victory!
It is 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
Our Victory exhibition, upstairs in the atrium, marks this significant milestone in world history, and the story of the RNZAF.
Victory includes images and memories of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day which have been sourced from photographs, letters, postcards and personal histories in our collection.
Victory includes insights into how Kiwis celebrated, and how they felt.
Many found it difficult to rejoice after so much loss and suffering.
You’re welcome to come along and learn all about the end of World War Two with us.
Exhibition
The Mighty Hercules
The Mighty Hercules exhibition is on in the Cochrane Gallery upstairs in our atrium. Come and visit and learn all about this extraordinary aircraft.
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Update
Overseas visitor charge
A $15 entry charge was introduced for all international visitors to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand from 31 March 2025. Tickets available online or from our Welcome Desk on arrival.
The charge is required to cover rising costs and to contribute to our new $20 million extension to house the newest members of our collection – our historic Hercules and Orion aircraft.
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LOTS OF HUEY DOEY: Join retired RNZAF avionics technician Alex McHaffie today for a talk on what it took to get the mighty Iroquois ready to go.
These extraordinary helicopters performed exceptional service for the RNZAF for almost 50 years.
Alex served for 20 years in the RNZAF, and will talk you through pre-flight checks and procedures, as well as what it took to keep them in tip-top shape and ready to go on the flight line.
This talk is FREE as part of our Talking Taonga series.
Meet Alex at the Huey!
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See you soon
Black Falcons over Christchurch - awesome pics by Carlwyn Davies ... See MoreSee Less
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always look polished a pleasure to watch
It was great to watch them fly over the coast to coast finish area.
TIGER TIGER! NZ662 is coming back together nicely. This beautiful de Havilland Tiger Moth arrived in our collection from Ohakea last year.
Our man Barf explains a bit of background to this beautiful 86-year-old aircaft. ... See MoreSee Less
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An original feature that is no longer installed is the slats. All Tiger Moths built for the RAF and RAAF orders had slats. The first production run of Tigers in NZ also had slats. They were not installed on the aircraft of the second run.
Good one Barf
Nice one Barf,great to see it will be on display.Had the privilege of looking after that ol girl on Historic Flight at Wigram from 1985 when it was restored by the "Moth Doctors" led by Johnny Checketts until I moved on in 1990. Highlight was along with pilot Flt Lt Ron Thacker ,flying it down to Mandeville near Gore as part of a large contingent of Moths in the Cape Reinga to Bluff Rally. We had to refuel at Oamaru Airport on the way! A long trip! A beautiful wee aircraft ,glad to see it back "home". Just a shame it wont be flying again.😊
Wondered where the Tiger Moth went from Biggen Hill...
Anyone else pick up on the patch on Barfs right sleeve?
Awesome job 👏
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