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Current Projects

Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Catalina

The Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Catalina fuselage is the latest aircraft from our Collection to undergo a detailed conservation programme.

Project Supervisor PJ Smith and Airframe Technician Cpl Tim De Roo from the Museum’s conservation team assess the present state of Vildebeest NZ102 prior to recommencing work on the aircraft.

Vickers Vildebeest Mk.III

The Air Force Museum has resumed one of its most exciting historic aircraft rebuilds – a Vickers Vildebeest biplane from the RNZAF’s earliest days.

Queen Mary Trailer

This 3-tonne semi-trailer was designed and built in Britain by Tasker Trailers specifically for the recovery of aircraft parts and wreckage. It is being restored to its original condition while in service with the RNZAF.

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