NZDF-Serials Canberra

Serial	c/n	Type	R.A.F.	Aircraft history
NZ6101	71443	B(I).8 B(I).12	WT329	Previously B(I).8 WT329 with RAF and used by English Electric, Boulton Paul, and the Holding Squadron. Sold to Boulton Paul on 27 August 1959 for RNZAF. BOC with 14 Squadron in late 1959. Radio call sign ZMZOA. Crashed Christchurch Airport 01 November 1960 after power loss on final approach. Crew unhurt but aircraft written off. The wreckage was removed to Wigram and broken up with some parts later going to Woodbourne.
NZ6102	71642	B(I).12	N/A	Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 28 October 1959 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOB. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 4121. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India on 18 November 1970. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1183.
NZ6103	71656	B(I).12	N/A	Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 28 October 1959 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOD. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 4150. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India on 18 November 1970. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1184.
NZ6104	71657	B(I).12	N/A	Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 28 October 1959 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOF. Made a forced landing at Ohakea on 13 March 1961 after the undercarriage jammed up. Flown to Woodbourne without a canopy 4 days later where it was repaired and returned to service. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Crashed into sea near Singapore on 30 November 1964 during low level bombing practice at China Rock Bombing Range. The aircraft completed it's bombing run and was pulling away in a banked turn when a wingtip hit the water. Flying Officer Russell Thomson and Flight Lieutenant James Southgate killed.
NZ6105	71658	B(I).12	N/A	Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 28 October 1959 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOG. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 3983. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India on 28 November 1970. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1185.
NZ6106	71659	B(I).12	N/A	BOC with 14 Squadron in 1959. Radio call sign ZMZOH. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Serious manufacturing flaw discovered in main spar in 1969. Stored at Ohakea until departure. Sold by GSB Tender 3865 (closed 17 December 1969) to British Aircraft Corporation and ferried ex Ohakea to Britain by RNZAF crew departing New Zealand on 01 May 1970. Last sighted in derelict condition at BAC Salmesbury facility in May 1976. Believed to have been broken up shortly after.
NZ6107	71660	B(I).12	N/A	Received from the manufacturer via No.23 Maintenance Unit, RAF on 08 December 1959. To No.14 Squadron, arriving at Ohakea on 20 January 1960. Radio call sign ZMZOJ. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 3750. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India departing Ohakea on 01 December 1970 flown by Flight Lieuteneant G. Ogilvie and Flight Lieutenant M. Murray. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1186.
NZ6108	71661	B(I).12	N/A	BOC with 14 Squadron in 1959. Radio call sign ZMZOK. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 3652. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1187.
NZ6109	71662	B(I).12	N/A	Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 18 April 1960 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOL. NZ6109 and NZ6151 were the last 2 Canberras to be completed on the English Electric production line. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 3845. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1188. This is possibly the aircraft marked IF908 and on display at the Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military School at Pune. Another possibility is that B(I).58 IF-908 has been fiited with the wings of B(I).12 F1188 (ex NZ6109).
NZ6110	71671	B(I).12	N/A	Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 14 June 1961 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOM. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 3347. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India on 08 December 1970. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1189.
NZ6111	71669	B(I).12	N/A	Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 14 June 1961 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZON. Deployed to Singapore in September 1964 to take part in Operation "Confrontation" against Indonesia. Moved to RAAF Butterworth, Malaya in March 1965. Returned to Ohakea in 1966. Stored at Ohakea July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 3790. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as F1190.
NZ6151	?	T.13	N/A	Arrived Ohakea 20 February 1961 after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 20 February 1961 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOO. NZ6151 and NZ6109 were the last 2 Canberras to be completed on the English Electric production line. Stored at Woodbourne July-December 1970 Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 2394. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India on 28 November 1970. To 6 Squadron Indian Air Force as Q1191. To 35 Sqn IAF. To 106 SRS in 1978 when 35 Sqn converted to the EW role. Phased out of service in 1989.
NZ6152	71181	T.13	WE190	Previously WE190. With Station Flight Wyton. To Boulton Paul for conversion from T.4 to T.13. SOC with RAF on 03 February 1961. Arrived Ohakea after ferry flight from United Kingdom on 11 April 1961 and BOC with 14 Squadron. Radio call sign ZMZOP. Stored at Woodbourne July-December 1970. Advertised for sale by Tender 4300 (closed 5 August 1970) and sold to Indian Government. Airframe hours at sale 2472. Ferried ex Ohakea to Amberley thence to India on 08 December 1970. Serialled Q1192. Used by IAF ASTE (Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment) in its TPS (Test Pilots' School). Phased out of service in 1989.

Serial	c/n	Type	Aircraft history
WD948	71030	B.2	Delivered 17 October 1951. RAF service with Nos.101, 102, and 45 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Opersted by No.75 squadron RNZAF from July 1958 until January 1962. To RAF Nos. 85 and 100 Squadrons. Allocated Instructional serial 8530M but not taken up. SOC 01 March 1977 and used for fire practice by Manston Fire School until 1981.
WD963	71045 71573	B.2 T.4	Delivered 11 January 1952. RAF service with Telecommunications Research Establishment, Marshalls, Royal Aircraft Establishment, Nos.109 and 139 Squadrons. Converted to T.4. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. With No.75 Squadron RNZAF from July 1958 until February 1962. Named KURAHAUPO. To RAF Nos.45, 81, and 45 Squadrons. The aircraft was abandoned when both engines failed over the sea 2 miles South of Tengah on 29 June 1967.
WF915	71102	B.2	Delivered 19 August 1952. RAF service with Nos.109 Squadrons and No.231 Operational Conversion Unit. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Named MAMERE and later TE ARAWA. Crashed into sea off Malaya during a night navigation exercise on 27 October 1961. The aircraft was hit by lightning in a thunderstorm. Navigator Flying Officer David Finn killed and pilot Flight Lieutenant P. Bevan baled out and rescued.
WH645	71117	B.2	Delivered 07 October 1952. RAF service with Nos.109, 104, 115, and 542 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Named APIRANA. To RAF Target Facilities Squadron West Raynham. Sold for scrap 15 May 1964 at 19 MU St. Athan.
WH646	71118	B.2 T.17	Delivered 07 October 1952. RAF service with Nos.50, 10, and 45 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Converted to T.17 with RAF No.360 Squadron. Nose section preserved at Midland Air Museum, Baginton, Coventry.
WH665	71141	B.2 T.17	Delivered 23 December 1952. RAF service with Nos.10, and 45 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Converted to T.17 with RAF No.360 Squadron. SOC with RAF on 01 December 1982. Converted to Instructional airframe serialled 8763M. To National Diving Centre, Tidenham and scrapped 2008.
WH666	71142	B.2	Delivered 23 December 1952. RAF service with Nos.10, and 45 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Named AOTEA. To RAF Target Facilities Squadron, to Nos.56 and 100 Squadrons. To Zimbabwe Air Force (as 2215?) on 20 March 1981. (Some possible confusion here as T.4 71350/WJ869 also reported as ZAF 2251) 5 Sqn ZAF.
WH739	02/06	B.2	Delivered 26 July 1953. RAF service with Nos.101, and 50 Squadrons and Station Flight Upwood. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. To RAF Nos.45, 85 and 100 Squadrons. SOC with RAF on 27 July 1976. Nose section to 2475 Sqn TC, Ammanford, Wales or use as a Gate Guardian.
WH740	?	B.2 T.17	Delivered 30 July 1953. RAF service with Nos.18, 101 and 50 Squadrons and Station Flight Upwood. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Badly damaged in landing accident on 19 October 1959 and was not flown again until May 1960. Converted to T.17 with RAF No.360 Squadron. SOC with RAF on 01 December 1982. To No2 School of technical training at RAF Cosford as 8762M To East Midlands Aero Park Museum, December 1991.
WH922	SH1665	B.2	Delivered 02 July 1954. RAF service with Nos.61, 50, and 45 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. To RAF No.45 Squadron. SOC with RAF on 23 December 1970. To Catterick for fire practice, since destroyed.
WJ567	71161	B.2	Delivered 09 April 1953. RAF service with Nos.149, 59, and 45 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. To RAF No.45 Squadron, Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, Nos.85 and 100 Squadrons. Reported Broken up at Wyton in December 1991. Nose preserved Houghton, Cambridgeshire.
WJ605	71170	B.2	Delivered 22 September 1963. RAF service with Nos.18, and 40 Squadrons and Station Flight Upwood. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Named MATA ATUA. To RAF No.45 Squadron. Broke up during bombing run over China Rock Range, 26 miles East of Changi on 16 April 1962. SOC with RAF on 30 May 1962 as CAT5(M).
WJ630	HP-174B	B.2 T.17	Delivered 06 April 1954. RAF service with No.100 Squadron. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Named TAKITIMU and later MATA ATUA. To RAF Nos.45 Squadron. Converted to T.17 with RAF Squadrons Nos.360 and 13. Scrapped at Wyton 1995.
WJ859	71321	T.4	Delivered 28 June 1954. RAF service with Station Flight Scampton, Station Flight Waddington and Station Flight Coningsby. Loaned by RAF due to delay in delivery of RNZAF Canberras. Used by Bomber Operational Conversion Unit RNZAF, Ohakea. Flown from UK to Woomera by RAF crew in February 1960 and thenm on to Ohakea by RNZAF crew. Ferried back to UK by RNZAF in late 1960. Sold to BAC 03 October 1962 for Indian Air Force as BQ744. Delivered to Indian Air Force in September 1963.
WJ864	71332	T.4	Delivered 06 September 1954. RAF service with Station Flight Wittering, Station Flight Gaydon and No.232 Operational Conversion Unit. Loaned by RAF due to delay in delivery of RNZAF Canberras and used by Bomber Operational Conversion Unit RNZAF, Ohakea. Flown from UK to Woomera by RAF crew in February 1960 and then on to Ohakea by RNZAF crew. Ferried back to UK by RNZAF in late 1960. Sold to BAC on 11 March 1963. To South African Air Force as No.458. Delivered to South African Air Force April 1964. Allocated to the SAAF mueum at Ysterplaat. Broken up at Ysterplaat as spares for Peru.
WJ986	?	T.4 T.17	Delivered 16 October 1953. RAF service with Nos.40, 90, 115, and 542 Squadrons. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. Named TAINUI. To RAF No.45 Squadron. Converted to T.17 with RAF No.360 Squadron. Scrapped at Wyton in January 1995.
WJ988	R3/EA3/6613	B.2	Delivered 16 October 1953. RAF service with No.76 Squadron, and Station Flight Weston Zoyland. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. To RAF No.45 Squadron. Converted to T.17 with RAF No.360 Squadron. Hit birds on takeoff. The undercarriage was raised to stop after the port engine ingested a large bird (gull) on take off from Watton, Norfolk on 20 November 1968. Not repaired. The aircraft was deemed to be damaged beyond economic repair, and struck off charge as Cat.5(c) on 07 March 1969.
WK102	71528	B.2	Delivered 15 February 1954. RAF service with No.207 Squadron. Operated on loan from RAF by No.75 Squadron, Tengah, Singapore. Initial training in England and then aircraft ferried out. Used on anti-terrorist operations during the Malayan Emergency. Squadron strength of 9 aircraft included various aircraft at different times from 1958-1962. With No.75 Squadron RNZAF from April 1960 until February 1962. To RAF No.45 Squadron. Converted to T.17 with RAF No.360 Squadron. SOC with RAF on 18 February 1983. Converted to Instructional Airframe 8780M. Nose section privately owned by Sue and Roy Jerman at Welshpool, Powys, Wales.