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Browse digitised parts of our photograph collection online, there's more than 20,000 photos to see!

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Museum Hunts

With regularly changing themes and challenges, our hunts are a fun way for families to explore the Museum together.

Contact Cafe

The perfect space to take a break during your Museum visit.

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Browse our fantastic range of aviation-themed gifts and products in the one-stop-shop for aircraft enthusiasts of all ages! Every purchase directly supports the work we do to preserve and share New Zealand’s military history.

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Air Force Museum of New Zealand
1 day ago
Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Today is Black Cat Day!
While various superstitions surround black cats, this little felt brooch was considered a good luck charm by Flying Officer Alfred Knewstubb. He carried the cat in a pocket of his battledress blouse during World War Two.

Read more about lucky charms and superstition in our blog: buff.ly/3jGsbUf

We'd love to see your lucky black cats in the comments! 😉

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Today is Black Cat Day! While various superstitions surround black cats, this little felt brooch was considered a good luck charm by Flying Officer Alfred Knewstubb. He carried the cat in a pocket of his battledress blouse during World War Two. Read more about lucky charms and superstition in our blog: https://buff.ly/3jGsbUf Wed love to see your lucky black cats in the comments! 😉 📷 : Air Force Museum of New Zealand
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2 days ago
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View of the Air Force publicity or recruiting display inside the [X] Town Hall in 1943.

Who can guess the town to fill in the blank? 😉

Discover more photos like this one in our online photo library ▶️ buff.ly/33klpLh

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View of the Air Force publicity or recruiting display inside the [X] Town Hall in 1943. Who can guess the town to fill in the blank? 😉 Discover more photos like this one in our online photo library ▶️ https://buff.ly/33klpLh 📷: RNZAF Official, Ref WbG1224-43
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Wellington.

im picking a smaller center such as Blenheim or Nelson

This is indeed Waiharakeke/Blenheim! Impressive guesswork!

Air Force Museum of New Zealand
3 days ago
Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Mōrena ☀️
The Air Force Museum is OPEN today!
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Exhibitions

Captured!

Follow the journey of a prisoner of war in Europe during World War Two in this interactive exhibition which will engage visitors of all ages.

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The Force Behind the Uniform

This photographic exhibition explores the importance of civilians in our Air Force.

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We have a great range of aviation-themed gifts and souvenirs. Your support helps continue to preserve and share New Zealand’s military aviation history.

Jute Poppy Bag

These beautiful jute bags are both practical and stylish with a sturdy construction that ensures they can hold a large range of items without collapsing. Size:  Length 42.5 cm x Height 34 cm x Width 18.5 cm (excluding handles).

Courage Aflame

This large hard back book by Bob Moore contains the definitive biography of Jimmy Ward VC, and is generously supplemented throughout it's nearly 300 pages by numerous photos, excerpts, diagrams and recollections.

Current Fleet T-Shirt – Air Force Blue, Mens

Our Air Force may be small, but it punches well above its weight, with a global reputation for excellence built on a century of tradition. Show your pride in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), with this unique t-shirt, designed by the Air Force Museum of New Zealand to represent the RNZAF’s current fleet. This exclusive design features silhouettes of each current serving aircraft, in forward flight. As a nod to the tradition from which they’ve come, the RNZAF motto ‘Per ardua ad astra’ (‘through difficulties to the stars’) appears in the clouds, with the kiwi roundel also included, as the national marking which has graced all RNZAF aircraft since 1970. Don’t miss the chance to get your hands on this unique tee - pre-order yours now, for delivery before Christmas! Every t-shirt sold directly supports the work we do to preserve New Zealand’s military aviation history.

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