| Serial |
NAA.C/N. |
Type... |
US.Serial. |
Aircraft history |
| NZ901 |
66-2694 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 14 March 1941.
Test flown Hobsonville 25 April 1941.
To Central Flying School Tauranga.
Crashed at Tauranga on 26 October 1942.
The aircraft stalled while recovering from a steep diving turn and crashed into the ground near the airfield.
Flight Lieutenant Keith Penny killed.
Written off as reduced to produce at Tauranga 19 February 1943. |
| NZ902 |
66-2695 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 14 March 1941.
To Central Flying School Tauranga.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ903 |
66-2696 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 14 March 1941.
To TTS Rongotai.
Possibly never flown prior to allocation, but may have flown as INST34.
Became INST107 at TTS Nelson on 23 February 1945.
Transferred to TTS Hobsonville.
Sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti in 1959 for two hundred pounds minus engine and stripped of instruments, radio equipment, and electrical equipment. |
| NZ904 |
66-2697 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 14 March 1941.
To Central Flying School Tauranga.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ905 |
66-2698 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 14 March 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Written off 31 October 1941 in crash 1 mile east of Irwell after pilot baled out.
Written off books on 21 November 1944 as reduced to produce. |
| NZ906 |
66-2699 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 14 March 1941. To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty five pounds.
Forward fuselage stored at Dunsandel, South Island with P. Burns.
Now onsold to J. Walsh and stored at Belnheim. |
| NZ907 |
66-2700 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 14 March 1941. To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne.
Crashed at Woodbourne at 0100 hours on 03 December 1943.
The aircraft entered a turn shortly after take off but lost height and flew into the ground.
LAC John Rice killed.
Written off books on 12 January 1944 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ908 |
66-2701 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 14 March 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ909 |
66-2702 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 14 March 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Converted to INST170 with No.3 TTS Wigram 04 February 1957, although painted as both INST909 and INSTA169 for some years.
Transferred to No. 4 TTS Woodbourne in 1966.
No disposal details known.
Major components stored at Mapua, with John Smith.
Following John Smith's death (August 2019), transferred to NZ Warbirds at Ardmore, along with other hulks, wings and spares.
To be restored.
Under restoration at Ardmore.
|
| NZ910 |
66-2703 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941.
Assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 14 March 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ911 |
66-2704 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 14 March 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ912 |
66-2705 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Wairuna" in March 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 14 March 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANT engine serial no. 8778. |
| NZ913 |
66-2706 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR294/57 and sold by GSB tender to Mr. G. Bennett, Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-S3H1 engine serial number 8775.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ914 |
66-2707 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ915 |
66-2708 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941. To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Crashed at Wigram at 2135 hours on 15 April 1945 during solo night flying training.
The aircraft entered a diving turn just after takeoff before diving into the ground and burning.
LAC Keith Robertson killed.
Written off books on 05 May 1945. |
| NZ916 |
66-2709 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed and burned at Woodbourne during training flight on 17 February 1943.
Written off books at Woodbourne as reduced to spares on 25 February 1943. |
| NZ917 |
66-2710 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed and burned at Woodbourne during training flight at 0040 hours on 09 April 1943.
The aircraft climbed to 200 feet after takeoff and then turned and dived into the ground. LAC Ralph Brownlie killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne 11 May 1943. |
| NZ918 |
66-2711 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Converted to INST135 for CMT trainees at Taieri in April 1950.
Later transferred to Hobsonville.
Sold to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds on 03 April 1950.
Purchased by Jaycees and installed in childrens playground at Pahiatua in November 1963.
A news item in the NZ Herald dated 08 May 2003 noted that the town of Pahiatua was raising $5000 to spruce up the aircraft which is still in the playground and has become the town's icon.
Aircraft removed from playground, fibreglass replica built and replica returned to playground.
Original airframe moved to Mangatainoka and mounted on pedestal.
|
| NZ919 |
66-2712 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 8710.
Broken up at Te Kuiti. |
| NZ920 |
66-2786 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Written off after mid air collision with NZ923 at Woodbourne 26 May 1942.
The aircraft struck NZ923 in the rear quarter after the pilot failed to see the other camouflaged aircraft.
Follwoing the accident it dived into the ground and burned.
Flying Officer Robert Cowper and LAC Derek Lippitt killed. |
| NZ921 |
66-2787 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed during training flight near Renwicktown about 1930 hours on 19 August 1941.
The aircraft gradually lost height after takeoff before crashing into a hill and exploding.
LAC Arthur Hathaway killed. |
| NZ922 |
66-2735 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 11483. |
| NZ923 |
66-2736 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941. To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Mid air collision with NZ920 on 26 May 1942 when NZ920 flew into the rear of the aircraft.
The seriosly damaged aircraft was successfully landed by LAC R. Nairn.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 11503.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ924 |
66-2737 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 11502. |
| NZ925 |
66-2738 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ926 |
66-2739 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 9007.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ927 |
66-2740 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed after hitting fence during cross wind takeoff from Blenheim 17 November 1941.
Converted to INST44 with TTS Rongotai on 14 July 1942.
Later transferred to Nelson.
No disposal details known. |
| NZ928 |
66-2741 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed near Woodbourne during training flight on 23 January 1943.
The aircraft stalled and spun into the ground while executing a steep turn at 400 feet.
LAC John Rutherfurd killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne on 12 February 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ929 |
66-2742 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed at Woodbourne while landing on training flight 18 February 1942 and written off. |
| NZ930 |
66-2743 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed at Woodbourne after striking trees during low level flying training 27 January 1943. Pilot Officer Louis John Norfolk Gumbley and Acting Corporal Eric Bell were killed.
Written off Woodbourne 12 February 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ931 |
66-2744 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Declared surplus on SR294/57 and sold by GSB tender number ? to Mr. G. Bennett, Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-S341 engine serial number 11519.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ932 |
66-2745 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitnet R1340-ANI engine serial number 8747.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ933 |
66-2746 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed into the Wairau River during training flight at 1450 hours on 06 April 1943.
The aircraft hit a tree while low flying and crashed into the river bed.
LAC John Hadley killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne on 11 May 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ934 |
66-2747 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 6593. |
| NZ935 |
66-2748 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ936 |
66-2749 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941. T
o No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed at Woodbourne during training flight 09 February 1943.
Written off at Woodbourne 25 February 1943. |
| NZ937 |
66-2750 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty five pounds. |
| NZ938 |
66-2751 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ939 |
66-2752 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ940 |
66-2753 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Limerick" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 13189. |
| NZ941 |
66-2754 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 10575.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ942 |
66-2755 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
Crashed near Cust on training flight at 1400 hours on 16 November 1944.
The aircraft recovered from a spin at low altitude but then dived into the ground.
Flying Officer John Robinson and LAC Leonard Cunningham killed.
Written off books at Harewood 28 November 1944. |
| NZ943 |
66-2756 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 18183.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ944 |
66-2757 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
Test flown on 08 July 1941.
To No.1 FTS Wigram.
To No. 2 SFTS Woodbourne 04 March 1942.
To No. 1 SFTS Wigram 18 August 1944.
To storage 22 September 1945 with total airframe hours of 1970.25.
Converted to INST153 at Hobsonville in 1951.
Presented to MOTAT 03 May 1962 and now on display there as NZ944 in it's wartime yellow colour scheme. |
| NZ945 |
66-2758 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram. W
ith No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 11543. |
| NZ946 |
66-2759 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Converted to INST144 with No. 3 TAF at Wigram 31 August 1950.
Declared surplus on SR262/55
Sold by GSB tender B6233 to Horrell Company, Ashburton for twenty five pounds.
Presented to Jaycees for use in playground at Methven in 1967.
Fuselage stored at Blenheim with J. Walsh and other components with E. Billman, Auckland.
Now with Chris Rudge.
|
| NZ947 |
66-2760 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 05 July 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Collided with Oxford NZ1332 on landing at Woodbourne 23 April 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ948 |
66-2761 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Used as instructional airframe at Woodbourne but no INST serial recorded apart from INST948.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962.
Fuselage to C. Darby and stored at Auckland.
Believed to be in process of being restored to static condition using parts from numerous other aircraft.
Presently with P. McQuarters at Ashburton. |
| NZ949 |
66-2762 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram. To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed into sea on training flight from Woodbourne 18 December 1942.
The aircraft was seen descending through cloud in a spin and did not recover before hitting the sea.
Pilot Officer Gerald Odlin and LAC William Johnson killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne on 12 February 1943. |
| NZ950 |
66-2763 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1941.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 8730.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ951 |
66-2764 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed near Blenheim during training flight at 1430 hours on 29 July 1941.
The aircraft recovered from a dive at 7000 feet and then lost height until crashing into the ground.
LAC Morris Jurgens killed. |
| NZ952 |
66-2765 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1941.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ953 |
66-2766 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1941.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 8779. |
| NZ954 |
66-2767 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
Converted to INST142 with No. 1 TAF at Whenuapai 31 August 1950.
Sold by GSB tender 6631/57 to A. Ellis, Onehunga, Auckland.
No further details known. |
| NZ955 |
66-2768 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed at Blenheim during training flight 18 August 1941 and written off. |
| NZ956 |
66-2769 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ957 |
66-2770 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Struck by Gordon NZ638 after landing at Lake Grassmere on 23 January 1942 and written off.
The aircraft swung during landing into the path of the Gordon which was taking off.
LAC John Nelson killed. |
| NZ958 |
66-2771 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
WFU Woodbourne 03 November 1943.
Written off books Woodbourne 25 November 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ959 |
66-2772 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed at Woodbourne when stalled on landing 10 November 1942.
Written off books Woodbourne 28 November 1942 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ960 |
66-2773 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ961 |
66-2774 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Aircraft disappeared during flight from Woodbourne to Lake Grassmere 21 January 1942.
Seat cushion washed ashore near Cape Campbell on 05 February 1942 was the only wreckage found and aircraft was presumed to have crashed into sea.
LAC Donald McKenzie and LAC Jack Villers missing presumed killed.
Written off books Blenheim 28 February 1942 as missing. |
| NZ962 |
66-2775 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed inverted into hillside in low cloud near Ward at 1100 hours on 24 October 1942.
Sergeant Graham Steele and LAC Charles Rickey killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne 16 November 1942. |
| NZ963 |
66-2776 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ964 |
66-2777 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Aircraft disappeared during training flight to east of Woodbourne 18 August 1942.
No wreckage ever found and aircraft is presumed to have crashed somewhere in the Mount Richmond Forest.
LAC John Orbell missing presumed killed.
Written off books Woodbourne 10 September 1942 as missing. |
| NZ965 |
66-2778 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 13191. |
| NZ966 |
66-2779 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Used as instructional airframe at Woodbourne but no INST serial recorded apart from INST966.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ967 |
66-2780 |
Mk II |
? |
Issued to NZ under Empire Air Training Scheme.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in May 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 May 1941.
Test flown Hobsonville 22 September 1941.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed in the Omaka Valley during training flight on 17 February 1942 and written off.
The aircraft was completing a low level, high speed diving turn when the starboard wing detached.
It crashed into the ground in an inverted position.
Flying Officer John Ferguson and LAC Allen Hansen killed. |
| NZ968 |
76-3825 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ855. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed into sea during training flight from Woodbourne 17 December 1944.
It is believed that the pilot lost control of the aircraft during aerobatics.
LAC Ray Emmerson killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne 12 January 1945. |
| NZ969 |
76-3826 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ856. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ970 |
76-3827 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ857. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty five pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ971 |
76-3828 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ858. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 8736.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ972 |
76-3829 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ859. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Collided with Vincent NZ344 at Lake Grassmere landing strip on 11 March 1944.
Written off books Woodbourne 15 April 1944 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ973 |
76-3830 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ860. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed during training flight at Woodbourne after pilot bailed out following engine failure 26 May 1943.
Written off Woodbourne 29 June 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ974 |
76-3831 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ861. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340=ANI engine serial number 9005. |
| NZ975 |
76-3832 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ862. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed into sea during training flight from Woodbourne 24 November 1943.
The aircraft struck the ground target with it's port wing during a camera gun exercise.
A portion of the wing broke off and the aircraft rolled over into the sea. LAC Robert McLintock killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne on 16 December 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ976 |
76-3833 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ863. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ977 |
76-3834 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ864. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942. To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed in Kaikoura Ranges during training flight from Woodbourne 22 March 1942 and was written off with only 187.5 hours on the airframe and 197.5 hours on the engine.
NZ977 was being "tail chased" by NZ989 when they entered a valley where they were unable to outclimb the rising terrain.
The aircraft force landed in a group of trees while attempting a steep turn to exit the valley.
LAC J. Voss unhurt and was rescued 3 days later.
Salvaged in April 1983 by E. Billman and returned to storage in Auckland.
Restoration commenced in 1988 at Aerotech, Ardmore using some components from NZ989 which crashed in the same area at the same time and NZ1038.
Registration ZK-XII had been reserved but has since been cancelled.
The aircraft remains in storage with Greg Ryan at Ardmore. |
| NZ978 |
76-3835 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ865. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1944.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ979 |
76-3836 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ866. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
Crashed on takeoff during training flight from Woodbourne 16 April 1942.
Written off Woodbourne 08 May 1942 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ980 |
76-3837 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ867. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942. With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Converted to INST136 at Taieri in April 1950 for CMT trainees.
Later transferred to Hobsonville.
Sold by GSB tender number 6594 on 03 April 1950 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti. Purchased by Jaycees and installed in childrens playground at Tauranga in February 1963.
Removed from playground in 1979 and sold to Asplins Supplies for scrapping in 1980. |
| NZ981 |
76-3838 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ868. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ982 |
76-3839 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ869. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Used as instructional airframe at Woodbourne but no INST serial recorded apart from INST948.
Transferred to Ohakea as INST143 with No. 2 TAF Squadron 31 August 1950.
Converted to "hydraulic mock up" at Ohakea 21 May 1953.
Disposal details not known. |
| NZ983 |
76-3840 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ870. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ984 |
76-3841 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ871. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 8738. |
| NZ985 |
76-3842 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ872. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds. |
| NZ986 |
76-3843 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ873. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty five pounds. |
| NZ987 |
76-3844 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ874. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ988 |
76-3845 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ875. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed at Rangitikei River mouth during training flight from Ohakea 26 February 1943.
The aircraft struck a sandhill while low flying and cartwheeled into the ground.
Sergeant James Denholm killed.
Written off books Ohakea 15 March 1943. |
| NZ989 |
76-3846 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ876. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942. To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed in Kaikoura Ranges during training flight from Woodbourne 22 March 1942 and written off.
NZ989 was tail chasing NZ977 when they entered a valley where they were unable to outclimb the rising terrain.
The aircraft stalled and crashed while attempting a steep turn to exit the valley.
LAC Brian Heaps killed.
Some parts salvaged by Eddie Billman in 1983 for use in restoration of NZ977 which crashed in same area at same time. |
| NZ990 |
76-3847 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ877. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 9027.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ991 |
76-3848 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ878. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.2 SFTS Woodbourne.
Crashed during training flight at Woodbourne 23 October 1943.
Written off Woodbourne 02 November 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ992 |
76-3849 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ879. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty five pounds. |
| NZ993 |
76-3850 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ880. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds.
Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 13186.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ994 |
76-3851 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ881. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
With No.2 SFTS, Woodbourne by March 1942.
To ATS Wigram.
Crashed half mile south of Brightwater off main Nelson-West Coast Road during training flight 04 July 1945. Written off at Nelson 04 August 1945. |
| NZ995 |
76-3852 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ882. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Declared unairworthy in July 1943.
Converted to INST60 with ATC Mobile Training Unit 09 February 1944.
Later transferred to Wigram.
No further details known. |
| NZ996 |
76-3853 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ883. From British Purchasing Mission contracts. Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 05 January 1942. To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944. Converted to INST166 with No.2 TAF Squadron at Ohakea in February 1950. Brought back on charge in May 1953. Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for two hundred pounds. Price included Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 8994. |
| NZ997 |
76-3854 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ884. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.30 Squadron.
Crashed after takeoff at Gisborne during a night training flight 04 August 1943.
The aircraft entered a left turn at about 100 feet and then lost height, crashing into trees amd losing both wings.
Written off Gisborne 08 September 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ998 |
76-3855 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ885. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty five pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ999 |
76-3856 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ886. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty five pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down.
Forward fuselage stored at Kumeu but was reported as having been "stolen" during late 1980s. |
| NZ1000 |
76-3857 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ887. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Converted to INST141 with No. 4 TAF Squadron at Taieri 31 August 1950.
Reduced to produce 02 December 1958. |
| NZ1001 |
76-3858 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ888. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To No.1 SFTS Wigram.
Crashed at Harewood when struck vehicle while landing 10 January 1945.
Written off books at Harewood 08 February 1945. |
| NZ1002 |
76-3859 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ889. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944. Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ1003 |
76-3860 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ890. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Used as instructional airframe at Woodbourne but no INST serial recorded apart from INST1003.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ1004 |
76-3861 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ891. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942. To ATS, Woodbourne by May 1944.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ1005 |
76-3862 |
Mk II |
? |
Previously AJ892. From British Purchasing Mission contracts.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hauraki" in December 1941 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 January 1942.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ1006 |
88-9263 |
Mk IIA |
41-33157 |
Previously EX184. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.25 Squadron, Seagrave from September-December 1943.
Twenty seventh Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Declared surplus and sold by GSB tender number 879 dated 30 May 1978 with approximately 1700 hours total airframe time.
Sold to F. Pike, Maroubra, NSW, Australia for $2000 09 October 1978.
Price included propellor but no engine.
Shipped to Melbourne in July 1978.
To R. McFarlane, Lidcombe, NSW on 02 May 1986.
To C Sperou, Eastwood, SA on 02 July 1988.
To A. Schmidt, Leanyer, NT on 26 April 1990.
Airworthy and flying in Australia.
  
|
| NZ1007 |
88-9264 |
Mk IIA |
41-33158 |
Previously EX185. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.25 Squadron, seagrave from late 1943.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 19 June 1953-25 August 1955.
Thirty third Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Converted to INST188 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne 22 August 1963.
Written off books Ohakea 19 September 1963.
Declared surplus and sold by GSB Tender 879 May 1978 to Engine Support Inc., Florida, USA.
To The Aircraft Preservation Group, Auckland.
Sold and shipped to Australia in February 1980.
To B. Simpson, Glenhaven, NSW as VH-HAR on 22 April 1987.
To R.P. Walker, Heathcote, NSW 11 September 2002.
Airworthy and flying in Australia. |
| NZ1008 |
88-9265 |
Mk IIA |
41-33159 |
Previously EX186. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
To 17 Squadron, Woodbourne.
Crashed on Kapiti Island during training flight from Woodbourne 05 November 1943.
The aircraft flew into a rock face during poor visibility.
Pilot Officer Harold Longley and Flight Sergeant Ivan Cummins killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne 01 March 1944. |
| NZ1009 |
88-9266 |
Mk IIA |
41-33160 |
Previously EX187. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 21 December 1950-20 August 1951, 29 October 1951-07 July 1952.
Twenty fourth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
In storage Wigram 1973.
Converted to INST211 with No. 4 TTS Woodbourne 1976.
Fuselage presently in storage with RNZAF Historic flight at Ohakea. |
| NZ1010 |
88-9267 |
Mk IIA |
41-33161 |
Previously EX188. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 06 December 1948-04 May 1950, 11 August 1950-29 February 1952, 26 May 1952-07 July 1952.
With No.42 Squadron 22 August 1952-17 August 1955.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 17 August 1955-24 February 1956.
Thirtieth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Crashed on PAR training flight near Feilding at 1415 hours on 28 October 1965.
The aircraft stalled and spun into the ground on approach in deteriorating weather.
Pilot Officer Lawrence Fitzmaurice killed.
Written off books at Ohakea 20 December 1965 as reduced to spares.
Engine number 101196.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962 prior to melting down. |
| NZ1011 |
88-9268 |
Mk IIA |
41-33162 |
Previously EX189. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942. To No.2 OTU Ohakea.
Crashed near Feilding during night training flight on 16 November 1942.
The aircraft was carrying out aerobatics when it dived into the ground and caught fire after a roll.
Sergeant John Dornbusch killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 28 November 1942. |
| NZ1012 |
88-9269 |
Mk IIA |
41-33163 |
Previously EX190. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
With No.2 (TAF) Squadron 17 December 1948-29 August 1952.
Nineteenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957. Used by CFS Wigram until 1962 when placed in long term storage.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender 879 to Ashburton Aviation Society for $2500 on 03 July 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
On display as NZ1012 at Ashburton Aviation Museum. |
| NZ1013 |
88-9270 |
Mk IIA |
41-33164 |
Previously EX191. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942. With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 14 February 1949-09 August 1950, 03 October 1950-26 August 1952.
With No.42 Squadron 26 August 1952-24 August 1956.
Thirty sixth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Also served with No 3 (Battlefield Support) Squadron during 1960's.
Crash landed at Ohakea on 22 October 1969 and written off when sudden wind change caused heavy landing.
Converted to INST199 and believed used for firecrew practice.
|
| NZ1014 |
88-9271 |
Mk IIA |
41-33165 |
Previously EX192. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
With No.2 (TAF) Squadron 06 March 1949-18 August 1955.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 19 August 1955-06 August 1956.
Thirty fifth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Declared surplus to requirements and converted to INST191 with No.3 TTS at Wigram for firecrew training in early 1963.
Written off books 13 February 1963 and reduced to scrap by 1964. |
| NZ1015 |
88-9272 |
Mk IIA |
41-33166 |
Previously EX193. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 21 December 1950-03 September 1954.
Sixth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
In storage Wigram 1973.
Reactivated with Flying Training Wing, Wigram 1974.
Flown Woodbourne to Wigram 31 July 1979 for use by RNZAF Historic Flight.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand with RNZAF Historic Flight, Wigram.
   
|
| NZ1016 |
88-9273 |
Mk IIA |
41-33167 |
Previously EX194. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942. With No.4 (TAF) Squadron March 1949-18 October 1951.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 12 December 1951-10 July 1952.
Fourth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Declared surplus and disposed of through GSB tender 26 October 1962.
No further details known. |
| NZ1017 |
88-9274 |
Mk IIA |
41-33168 |
Previously EX195. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations. S
hipped to New Zealand on "Waiotapu" in September 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 22 September 1942.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 25 July 1949-02 October 1950, 17 November 1950-28 April 1952, 29 August 1952-22 August 1955.
Thirty fourth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Fitted out as FAC aircraft with No.14 Squadron in 1965.
Force landed after engine failure approximately 9 miles north of Taupo during FAC exercise 12 December 1972.
Crew unhurt and aircraft retrieved to Ohakea by road 14 December.
Stripped of all useable components and scrapped. |
| NZ1018 |
88-9839 |
Mk IIA |
41-33299 |
Previously EX326. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "USA TV No. 389" in November 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 01 December 1942.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 05 August 1949-15 June 1953.
Third Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Declared surplus and disposed of through GSB tender 26 October 1962.
No further details known. |
| NZ1019 |
88-9840 |
Mk IIA |
41-33300 |
Previously EX327. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "USA TV No. 389" in November 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 01 December 1942.
Twenty first Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Crashed at Wigram after ground looping and wiping off undercarriage 17 February 1959.
Airframe written off books Wigram 21 April 1959.
Engine retained as serviceable. |
| NZ1020 |
88-9841 |
Mk IIA |
41-33301 |
Previously EX328. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Transport 67" in October 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 07 November 1942.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron, Norwood March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron, Milson May-August 1943.
Twenty third Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Crashed 1 mile south of Birdlings Flat while inspecting rocket range at 0955 hours on 15 April 1957.
The aircraft had verified that the range was clear of shipping and was flying low along the beach when it hit a sand dune.
Flight Lieutenant Bruce McGill and journalist John Bridgman killed.
Airframe written off Wigram 18 June 1957 and engine alloted to Woodbourne for reduction to spares 05 July 1957. |
| NZ1021 |
88-9842 |
Mk IIA |
41-33302 |
Previously EX329. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Transport 67" in October 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 07 November 1942.
To No.2 OTU Ohakea.
Crashed into a hillside near Marton at 1040 hours on 21 February 1944 after suffering structual failure.
The aircraft was performing aerobatics and was pulling out of a high speed dive when the port wing was over stressed and collapsed.
Sergeant Alfred Carless and Sergeant Albert Brittain killed.
Written off at Ohakea 08 March 1944 as reduced to produce. |
|
| NZ1022 |
88-10251 |
Mk IIA |
41-33394 |
Previously EX421. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
To No.1 Anti Aircraft Co-op Flight, Mangere September 1943.
Collided with tractor while taxiing at Mangere on 15 September 1943 and converted to INST80 at Nelson 11 October 1943.
No further details known. |
| NZ1023 |
88-10252 |
Mk IIA |
41-33395 |
Previously EX422. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
With No.25 Squadron from December 1943.
With No.42 Squadron 15 January 1952-01 May 1956.
Twenty ninth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Declared surplus to requirements and converted to INST189 with No. 4 TTS Woodbourne 22 August 1962.
Declared surplus and sold by GSB Tender 879 May 1978 to Engine Support Inc., Florida, USA
To The Aircraft Preservation Group, Auckland.
To B. Candler, Chapman, ACT as VH-CRC on 08 February 1988.
To D. Cordy, Marong, Victoria on 15 October 1992.
Airworthy and flying in Australia. |
| NZ1024 |
88-10253 |
Mk IIA |
41-33396 |
Previously EX423. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 10 August 1950-31 March 1955.
Seventh Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 October 1978 to F. Pike, Maroubra, NSW, Australia for $2000.
Price included propellor but no engine.
Shipped to Melbourne in July 1978.
To display at Drages Airworld.
To D. Hamilton, Whorouly, Victoria as VH-XNZ on 27 February 1991.
Airworthy and flying in Australia.
   
|
| NZ1025 |
88-10254 |
Mk IIA |
41-33397 |
Previously EX424. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 11 September 1950-28 November 1951, 29 August 1952-22 August 1955.
Fourteenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962. Sold by GSB tender 879 in 1978 to Engine Support Inc. Florida, USA with 1552 airframe hours.
To J. Sullivan and D. Diamond, Timaru as ZK-ENN on 30 June 1980.
First flight as ZK-ENN 14 August 1980.
To J. Greenstreet, Auckland on 22 December 1987.
Crashed Ardmore during aerobatic display practice on 25 February 1990 and cancelled from register on 18 March 1992. |
| NZ1026 |
88-10255 |
Mk IIA |
41-33398 |
Previously EX425. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed near Rangitikei River mouth at 1425 hours on 16 January 1945.
The aircraft dived into ground while completing a steep turn during an instrument flying exercise.
Sergeant Peter Brown and Sergeant Gerald Friel killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 26 January 1945. |
| NZ1027 |
88-10256 |
Mk IIA |
41-33399 |
Previously EX426. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
Twenty second Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Disposed of through GSB tender 26 October 1962.
No further details known. |
| NZ1028 |
88-10257 |
Mk IIA |
41-33400 |
Previously EX427. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943.
Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
To 21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
Twenty eighth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Crashed near Lake Ellesmere when aircraft struck ground vertically during training flight at 1042 hours on 28 May 1957.
Pilot Officer Patrick Hilson killed.
Written off books Wigram 28 August 1957. |
| NZ1029 |
88-10258 |
Mk IIA |
41-33401 |
Previously EX428. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Trivervank" in December 1942 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 18 January 1943. Allocated to 22 (Army Co-op) Squadron Norwood, March-May 1943.
21 (Army Co-op) Squadron Milson, May-August 1943.
Twentieth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Disposed of through GSB tender 26 October 1962.
Later scrapped. |
| NZ1030 |
88-12029 |
Mk IIA |
41-33558 |
Previously EX585. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943.
Crashed at Rongotai during training flight 19 October 1943.
Written off books at Rongotai 16 November 1943. |
| NZ1031 |
88-12030 |
Mk IIA |
41-33559 |
Previously EX586. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943.
With CFS, Tauranga early 1944.
To No.2 OTU Ohakea.
Crashed in Pohangina River during training flight at 1000 hours on 05 July 1944.
The aircraft struck power lines while low flying and rolled over into the river.
Sergeant George Baillie killed and Sergeant L. Crotty injured.
Aircraft written off books at Ohakea 14 July 1944 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ1032 |
88-12031 |
Mk IIA |
41-33560 |
Previously EX587. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943.
To No.2 OTU Ohakea.
Crashed into hillside near Palmerston North at 0910 hours on 31 August 1943.
The aircraft was descending through fog and off course when it hit the ground.
Sergeant Edwin Corney killed.
Written off books at Ohakea 14 July 1944. |
| NZ1033 |
88-12032 |
Mk IIA |
41-33561 |
Previously EX588. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
First flight 03 February 1943.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943.
First flight in NZ 07 May 1943.
Allocated to No.2 EFTS Ashburton 21 May 1943.
To Fighter Gunnery School, Gisborne 15 May 1944.
Placed into long term storage on 03 December 1945.
Fifth Mk IIA to be converted to MK 2A* and outshopped 29 August 1955.
To FTS Wigram 07 September 1955.
To 42 Squadron 22 November 1956.
To long term storage Wigram 26 August 1957.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender 879 to SNZ Sport and Vintage Aviation Society, Wellington for $2000 on 22 September 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
To S.G. Quill, Palmerston North on 24 February 1981 and registered as ZK-SGQ.
To New Zealand Sport and Vintage Aviation Society, Masterton on 15 October 1981.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1034 |
88-12033 |
Mk IIA |
41-33562 |
Previously EX589. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943. With CFS, Tauranga early 1944.
With No.2 OTU Ohakea 1944-1945.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 02 November 1950-08 October 1951.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 08 October 1951-07 July 1952.
Eighth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Stored at Woodbourne from August 1972.
Converted to INST210 with No. 4 TTS Woodbourne in 1976 and transferred to Ohakea.
Issued to RNZAF Museum Ohakea August 1977 in complete but unflyable condition.
Presented to RAAF and flown to Australia in RNZAF Hercules for presentation to RAAF Museum on 12 December 1988.
Displayed in Pt.Cook Museum, Victoria as NZ947. |
| NZ1035 |
88-12034 |
Mk IIA |
41-33563 |
Previously EX590. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943.
With CFS, Tauranga early 1944.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
Crashed at Raumai after mid air collision with NZ1048 during training flight at 0930 hours on 04 August 1945.
The aircraft lost part of it's wing in the accident and entered a spiral dive before crashing on farmland near Ohakea.
Sergeant Charles Gray killed.
Written off books at Ohakea 21 August 1945. |
| NZ1036 |
88-12035 |
Mk IIA |
41-33564 |
Previously EX591. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943. With CFS, Tauranga early 1944.
With No.2 (TAF) Squadron 27 July 1950-14 July 1952.
With Taiere Station 24 January 1953-16 September 1954.
Crashed near Allanton during night flight from Taieri at 2245 hours on 16 September 1954.
The aircraft dived vertically into the ground after the crew had suffered carbon monoxide poisoning.
Flying Officer Ronald Slade and LAC Robert Lester killed.
Written off at Taieri 11 October 1954. Pratt and Whitney R1340-ANI engine serial number 100043 also written off. |
| NZ1037 |
88-12036 |
Mk IIA |
41-33565 |
Previously EX592. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Vessel 27" in April 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 20 April 1943.
With CFS, Tauranga early 1944.
With No.2 (TAF) Squadron 19 December 1950-16 September 1955.
Thirty seventh and final Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Also served with No 3 (Battlefield Support) Squadron during 1960's, in overall silver paint scheme.
In use by New Zealand Army as FAC aircraft during 1970's.
In storage Wigram 1973.
Reactivated with 14 Squadron, Ohakea January 1974.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 to J. Mathewson, Ranfurly, Otago for $7600 on 05 July 1978.
Price included engine and propellor. Registered as ZK-ENA on 20 June 1978.
To W. Mathewson, Ranfurly on 17 April 1997.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. Advertised for sale in March 2003.
Was owned by Ray Hanna and based at Wanaka.
Currently (2021) owned by Brendon Deere and based at Biggin Hill Hangar, Ohakea.
|
| NZ1038 |
88-13187 |
Mk IIA |
41-33714 |
Previously EX741. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 26 June 1943.
With CFS, Tauranga early 1944.
Thirteenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962. Stored at Woodbourne from September 1972.
Sold by GSB tender 879 in dismantled condition in 1978 to M. Nortier, Auckland.
Stored in incomplete condition with E. Billman, Auckland.
Parts of NZ1086 used in rebuild, including fuselage.
To R. Poynton, Como, WA as VH-AYO on 18 March 1992.
To D. Brooks, Canning Vale, WA on 24 April 1996.
Airworthy and flying in Australia. |
| NZ1039 |
88-13188 |
Mk IIA |
41-33715 |
Previously EX742. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 26 June 1943.
With CFS, Tauranga early 1944.
Ninth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Declared surplus and sold by GSB tender during 1978 to M. Nortier, Auckland.
No further details known. |
| NZ1040 |
88-13189 |
Mk IIA |
41-33716 |
Previously EX743. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 26 June 1943.
Fifteenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957. Stored at Woodbourne from September 1972.
Sold in dismantled state by GSB tender 879 in 1978 to Engine Support Inc., Florida, USA.
To Silverstream Museum, Christchurch.
To Canterbury Flight of Confederate Air Force for restoration to flying condition 1988.
Sold in Australia in March 2000 and presently flying in Queensland in a US Navy colour scheme registered VH-XXH to Cairns Airport Hangars Ltd, Cairns, Queensland. |
| NZ1041 |
88-13190 |
Mk IIA |
41-33717 |
Previously EX744. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 26 June 1943.
Thirty second Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Disposed of by GSB to New Zealand National Airways Corporation Technical Training School, Auckland 08 October 1971.
Dismantled in Christchurch in 1972 and transferred to Auckland.
To J. Saunders, Blenheim and stored.
Under restoration to flying status
|
| NZ1042 |
88-13191 |
Mk IIA |
41-33718 |
Previously EX745. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 26 June 1943.
Crashed in Matukituki Valley, Otago at about 0700 hours on 17 January 1953 while searching for 2 missing trampers.
The aircraft was caught in a downdraught and crashed into a deep ravine.
Squadron Leader George Johnson killed and Flight Lieutenant A. Bills injured.
Written off Taieri 01 April 1953. |
| NZ1043 |
88-13192 |
Mk IIA |
41-33719 |
Previously EX746. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 26 June 1943.
Struck by NZ1014 while taxying at Ohakea 28 June 1945.
Written off books at Ohakea 09 August 1945. |
| NZ1044 |
88-13193 |
Mk IIA |
41-33720 |
Previously EX747. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 26 June 1943.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
First Mk IIa to be converted to Mk 2A* August 1954.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 03 September 1954-18 November 1955.
Last flight July 1958
Airframe hours 2547.25
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Disposed of through GSB to NZNAC Technical Training School, Christchurch 08 October 1971 for $150.
Stored in Christchurch with Air New Zealand Training School.
Sold 2005.
Various owners collected parts, but no restoration carried out.
Acquired by Brendan Dewes 2020.
Moved to Twenty24 Ltd at Wanaka for restoration to flying condition in original colour scheme.
Registered ZK-OTU 3 October 2022 to Warbird Aero Ltd, Masterton.
C of A issued 9 March 2023 and test flown 10 March 2023 by owner Brendan Dewes.
Now finished as NZ1044 FE-9 of No 2(F)OTU.
|
| NZ1045 |
88-13194 |
Mk IIA |
41-33721 |
Previously EX748. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "James Hogg" in June 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 June 1943.
To 30 Squadron Gisborne.
Crashed and burned during training flight 11 November 1943.
The aircraft hit trees on a farm near Gisborne while low flying, lost a wing and crashed through a house before catching fire.
Flying Officer Roland Browne killed and Flying Officer D. Nilsson badly burned but survived.
Written off books at Gisborne 24 November 1943 as reduced to spares. |
| NZ1046 |
88-13903 |
Mk IIA |
41-33762 |
Previously EX789. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 July 1943.
Eleventh Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Declared surplus to requirements at Wigram 19 July 1963 and written off 12 September 1963.
Converted to INST185 with No. 3 TTS and used for firecrew training.
Scrapped by early 1970s. |
| NZ1047 |
88-13904 |
Mk IIA |
41-33763 |
Previously EX790. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 July 1943.
Sixteenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 27 April 1956-07 October 1956.
Crashed in Rakaia River when it struck ground during low flying exercise at about 0930 hours on 07 October 1956.
The aircraft's starboard wingtop had struck a small hill and it cartwheeled into the ground.
Flying Officer Richard Kettelwell killed.
Written off books at Wigram 07 February 1957. |
| NZ1048 |
88-13905 |
Mk IIA |
41-33764 |
Previously EX791. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 July 1943.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944. Crashed at Raumai after midair collision with NZ1035 during training flight at 0930 hours on 04 August 1945.
The aircraft tail was destroyed in the accident and it spiralled into farmland near Ohakea. Sergeant Warren Sharpe killed.
Written off books Ohakea 21 August 1945. |
| NZ1049 |
88-13906 |
Mk IIA |
41-33765 |
Previously EX792. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 July 1943.
Tenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Disposed of through GSB tender 26 October 1962. Broken up 1963. |
| NZ1050 |
88-13907 |
Mk IIA |
41-33766 |
Previously EX793. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 July 1943.
With No.2 FOTU, Ohakea late 1944.
Twenty fifth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Stored at Woodbourne from September 1972. Converted to INST207 20 February 1973.
To gate guardian at Wigram from 14 June 1973 as NZ1050.
 
|
| NZ1051 |
88-13908 |
Mk IIA |
41-33767 |
Previously EX794. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville. BOC 19 July 1943.
Twenty sixth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Stored at Woodbourne from September 1972.
Sold in dismantled state by GSB tender 879 in 1978 to M. Nortier, Auckland.
To J. Pay, Tyabb, Victoria 01 May 2001 as VH-NZH.
Airworthy and flying in Australia.
|
| NZ1052 |
88-13909 |
Mk IIA |
41-33768 |
Previously EX795. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 July 1943.
Seventeenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962. Stored at Woodbourne from September 1972.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 dismantled and incomplete to Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland for $650 in 1978.
To P. Burns, Christchurch 1982.
To M. Nicholls, Blenheim 02 June 1987 and registered as ZK-MJN on 02 June 1987.
Rebuilt to flying condition by Aero Tech at Ardmore during 1990-91.
To Harvard 1052 Syndicate, Auckland 11 December 1991.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1053 |
88-13910 |
Mk IIA |
41-33769 |
Previously EX796. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "B.J. Wheeler" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 19 July 1943.
Eighteenth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Stored at Woodbourne from September 1972.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 dismantled and incomplete to Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland for $100 in 1978.
To Taranaki Aviation and Transport Museum 1978.
To D. Subritsky for restoration to flying condition.
To Harvard 53 Syndicate, Ardmore 23 December 1997 registered as ZK-JJA.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand.
Damaged after groundlooping at Whangarei on 27 March 2004.
Repaired and airworthy again by mid 2005. |
| NZ1054 |
88-14175 |
Mk IIA |
41-33798 |
Previously EX825. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Catesear" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 August 1943.
With No.25 Squadron from late 1943.
Crashed 14 December 1945.
Written off Ohakea 18 March 1946 as beyond economical repair.
Written off books Ohakea 15 April 1946. |
| NZ1055 |
88-14176 |
Mk IIA |
41-33799 |
Previously EX826. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Catesear" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 August 1943.
Second Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Crashed at Wigram after striking trees during training flight 02 February 1956.
Written off books Woodbourne 04 April 1956 as being reduced to spares and produce. |
| NZ1056 |
88-14177 |
Mk IIA |
41-33800 |
Previously EX827. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Catesear" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 August 1943.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 21 December 1950-03 May 1952.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 29 August 1952-22 August 1955.
To Whenuapai Station Flight 22 August 1955-December 1955.
Thirty first Mk IIA to be converted to MK 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
Fitted out as FAC aircraft with No.14 Squadron 1965.
Took part in final Harvard flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and originally sold by GSB tender number 879. Purchaser failed to complete sale. Aircraft re-offered on GSB Tender 879A to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $6300 18 October 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
To D. Reidpath, Auckland and registered as ZK-ENL on 12 October 1978.
Ferried to Australia ex Auckland on 12 May 1979.
Registered as VH-NAH on 09 February 1984 to Mount Carli Pty. Ltd, Melbourne. Airworthy and flying in Australia.
  
|
| NZ1057 |
88-14178 |
Mk IIA |
41-33801 |
Previously EX828. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Catesear" in July 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 August 1943.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 20 June 1953-27 May 1955. T
welfth Mk IIA to be converted to Mk 2A* between August 1954 and May 1957.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 20 June 1953-27 May 1955.
To Wigram and used by PTS and CFS until mid/late 1960's.
Stored at Woodbourne from September 1972.
Declared surplus and sold in dismantled state by GSB Tender 879 to Engine Support Inc., Florida, USA in May 1978.
Never left New Zealand, but passed through a number of owners, including a short stint as a playground attraction.
To Silverstream Aeronautical Collection, Hutt Valley.
To C. Darby, Auckland and advertised for sale during 1988.
Restored to flying condition at Ardmore during early 1990s.
To Harvard 1057 Syndicate, Auckland as ZK-TVI on 18 December 1997 with it's first flight on 23 December 1997.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand.
Sold to Liz Needham in 2010.
|
| NZ1058 |
88-14491 |
Mk III |
41-33838 |
Previously EX865. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Cape Florida" in September 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 06 October 1943.
Thirteenth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
Force landed at Darfield in April 1975 which resulted in internal damage to centre section which was uneconomical to repair.
Presented to Ferrymead Aviation Society, Christchurch late 1976.
On display at Ferrymead Museum, Christchurch, New Zealand, after rebuild to static condition incorporating parts from NZ1080. |
| NZ1059 |
88-14492 |
Mk III |
41-33839 |
Previously EX866. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Cape Florida" in September 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 06 October 1943.
To No.4 OTU Ardmore.
Struck by NZ3163 on ground at Ardmore on 16 May 1944.
The P-40 slewed to the left of the runway on landing and it's wingtip sliced through the Harvard's cockpit.
Flying Officer Walter de Maus killed and Sergeant R. Looker uninjured.
Written off books Ardmore 24 May 1944 and converted to INST101 with No.1 RS Hamilton.
Later transferred to ATC Northern Wing. No further details known. |
| NZ1060 |
88-14493 |
Mk III |
41-33840 |
Previously EX867. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Cape Florida" in September 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 06 October 1943.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 10 April 1952-29 February 1956.
Twelfth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Presented to RAAF and transported to Australia by RAAF Hercules 23 November 1977.
Restored to flying condition by Winrye Aviation and registered to RAAF Museum, Point Cook on 28 September 1988 as VH-SFY.
Airworthy and flying in Australia.
Believed to have ground looped on landing on 02 December 2004.
|
| NZ1061 |
88-14494 |
Mk III |
41-33841 |
Previously EX868. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Cape Florida" in September 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 06 October 1943.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 09 July 1956-15 August 1957. Fourteenth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Sold by GSB tender 879 in 1978 to W. Greville, Broken Hill, NSW and registered ZK-ENH on 02 August 1978.
Flown ex Auckland to Sydney departing Auckland on 15 April 1979.
Registered to W. Greville, Broken Hill, NSW as VH-PEM on 01 July 1980.
To Walcha Aerial Services, Walcha, NSW on 16 April 1988.
To D.L. Salter, Wanderriby, Wlacha, NSW on 27 August 2001.
Airworthy and flying in Australia as VH-PEM. |
| NZ1062 |
88-14886 |
Mk III |
41-33914 |
Previously EX941. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Thomas J. Rusk" in October 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 01 November 1943.
With No.3 (TAF)Squadron 26 September 1950-17 March 1955.
Destroyed by fire at Wigram 17 March 1955.
Written off books at Wigram 24 May 1955 as reduced to spares and produce. |
| NZ1063 |
88-14887 |
Mk III |
41-33915 |
Previously EX942. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Thomas J. Rusk" in October 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 01 November 1943.
Allocated to 42, 2 and 75 Squadrons
Crashed at Waiouru during Army Co-operation flight at 1125 on 05 November 1952.
The aircraft was performing a low level slow roll when it stalled and dived into the ground.
Sergeant Pilots Richard Gardner Varney and Barry John Fisher both killed, both from 75 Squadron.
Written off books Ohakea 01 April 1953.
|
| NZ1064 |
88-14888 |
Mk III |
41-33916 |
Previously EX943. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Thomas J. Rusk" in October 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 01 November 1943. To No.4 FTS Wigram.
Crashed while on night flying training at Wigram 23 September 1949.
Written off books Wigram and cockpit converted to INST146 with No.3 TAF Squadron at Wigram. |
| NZ1065 |
88-14889 |
Mk III |
41-33917 |
Previously EX944. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Thomas J. Rusk" in October 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 01 November 1943.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 08 December 1955-03 October 1956.
Eighth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962. T
ook part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Last RNZAF pilot to fly her in June 77 was Dave Peters whose name was on the LH cowl.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $6300 on 17 July 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
Registered to Harvard Syndicate, Mount Maunganui as ZK-ENF on 20 June 1978. To Harvard 65 Syndicate, Auckland on 14 February 1984.
Later to Frank Parker.
To Strikemaster Syndicate (Brett Nicholls), Remuera, Auckland on 14 June 2017.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand.
|
| NZ1066 |
88-14672 |
Mk III |
41-33878 |
Previously EX905. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Fort George" in November 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 December 1943.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 27 September 1955-06 December 1956.
Ninth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $6300 on 17 July 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
To M. Christopherson, Mount Maunganui and registered as ZK-ENE on 20 June 1978.
To P. Leuch, Auckland on 21 November 1978.
To Booth/Porter Syndicate, Auckland on 21 August 1984.
Damaged in mid-air collision with NZ1025/ZK-ENn at Ardmore 25 February 1990.
Damaged in an accident at Hamilton 27 February 1993.
Rebuilt and finished in spurious blue US Navy markings as 66/NE.
To Wanaka Harvard Syndicate, Temuka on 25 February 1994.
Damaged on landing at Wanaka 21 December 1996, after landing gear collapsed.
To Southair Ltd, Mosgiel 2005.
To Mainland Air Services, Ltd, Mosgiel 12 December 2020.
To BDH Investments Ltd, Christchurch on 29 April 2014.
To Harvard 66 Ltd, mount Maunganui o 3 September 2019.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand.
|
| NZ1067 |
88-14673 |
Mk III |
41-33879 |
Previously EX906. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Fort George" in November 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 December 1943.
With No.2 BR Squadron, Ohakea during late 1945.
Crashed in the Eyrewell State Forest during a training flight from Wigram at 1151 hours on 17 March 1955.
Control of the aircraft was lost during a slow roll and it crashed into the river bed and burnt out.
Acting Pilot Officer John Williams killed.
Written off books at Wigram 04 July 1955. |
| NZ1068 |
88-14674 |
Mk III |
41-33880 |
Previously EX907. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Fort George" in November 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 December 1943.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 05 June 1956-22 July 1957.
Stored at Woodbourne after withdrawal from use with No.1 FTS.
Converted to INST172 with No.4 TTS at Woodbourne 17 October 1957.
Sold by GSB tender 8749 Feb 1964 to P. Burns, Christchurch.
To J. Smith, Mapua for display only and stored.
Following John Smith's death (August 2019), his collection of Harvard hulks, wings and parts was moved to NZ Warbirds at Ardmore.
NZ1068 sold to Nick Sheehan.
Aircraft stripped and now (2025) under restoration to flying status at Ardmore
|
| NZ1069 |
88-14675 |
Mk III |
41-33881 |
Previously EX908. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Fort George" in November 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 December 1943.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 28 May 1955-25 August 1955.
With Taiere Station 25 August 1955-22 July 1957.
Stored at Woodbourne after withdrawal from use with No.1 FTS.
Converted to INST173 with No.4 TTS at Woodbourne 17 October 1957.
To No.23 ATC Squadron, Nelson in 1964.
Sold by GSB tender 5638 in January 1972 to J. Regan Lower Hutt.
To D. Subritzky in February 1973.
Believed to be stored at Dairy Flat Airfield, Auckland.
Possibly now sold to Australia. |
| NZ1070 |
88-13602 |
Mk IIA |
41-33756 |
Previously EX783. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Fort George" in December 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 24 December 1943.
Received in bad condition with numerous parts missing and wooden rear fuselage.
Stored at Hobsonville March-July 1945, before being transferred to Hamilton.
Possibly never flew with RNZAF and was broken up at Woodbourne.
Written off books Woodbourne 03 February 1954 as reduced to spares and produce. |
| NZ1071 |
88-15122 |
Mk III |
41-33970 |
Previously EX997. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Westmoor" in December 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 04 January 1944.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 31 March 1955-12 April 1955.
Rebuilt to modernised Mk III* standard 1955-1957.
Crashed at Wigram after nosing over and turning on back during short landing on training flight 16 June 1956.
Written off books at Woodbourne 18 July 1957 as reduced to spares and produce. |
| NZ1072 |
88-15123 |
Mk III |
41-33971 |
Previously EX998. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations. S
hipped to New Zealand on "Westmoor" in December 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 04 January 1944.
To Fiji for Utility Flight.
Damaged during take off from Nausori after hitting an ambulance 12 February1948.
Crashed on take off 01 November 1948, when caught in a downdraught at Nausori. Pilot W/O W R Kearns, passenger Mr R Vinter, both uninjured.
Written off books 24 January 1949.
|
| NZ1073 |
88-15124 |
Mk III |
41-33972 |
Previously EX999. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Westmoor" in December 1943 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 04 January 1944.
With No.42 Squadron on forest fire watching duties from Rotorua October 1945-February 1946.
Crashed and written off after mid air collision with NZ1084 over Wigram 10 February 1953. |
| NZ1074 |
88-15869 |
Mk III |
41-34115 |
Previously EZ242. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hughli Gulf" in April 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 03 May 1944.
Rebuilt to modernised Mk III* standard 1955-1957.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 03 August 1956-04 March 1957.
Crashed at Ngaruawahia Military Camp while low flying at 1605 hours on 04 March 1957.
The aircraft had completed the exercise assigned to it and was making a high speed climbing roll when it stalled and crashed.
Pilot Officer Alan Kinsella and Pilot Officer Graeme Askew killed.
Written off books at Whenuapai 29 April 1957.
|
| NZ1075 |
88-15870 |
Mk III |
41-34116 |
Previously EZ243. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hughli Gulf" in April 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 03 May 1944.
Nineteenth and final Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Sold by GSB tender 879 during 1978 to Airferry Inc., Sydney, NSW and registered to Leather Fashions Ltd., Auckland as ZK-ENI on 20 November 1978.
Sold and flown to Australia in August 1981.
Cancelled from NZ register on 24 June 1982.
Registered to H. Brunton, Narromine, NSW as VH-HVD on 21 June 1982.
To Fintonne PTY., Collingwood NSW on 03 February 1989.
To D. Hamilton, Whorouly, Victoria on 11 November 1994.
To Global Network Pty., Braybrook, Victoria on 15 December 1995.
To Airport Facilities Ltd. Braybook, Victoria on 22 October 1996.
Airworthy and flying in Australia.
  
|
| NZ1076 |
88-15871 |
Mk III |
41-34117 |
Previously EZ244. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hughli Gulf" in April 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 03 May 1944.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 09 February 1956-08 October 1956.
Fifth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 to R. Brereton, Dunedin for $8850 on 05 July 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
Registered as ZK-ENB on 20 June 1978.
To R. Brereton, Feilding on 30 March 1981.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1077 |
88-15872 |
Mk III |
41-34118 |
Previously EZ245. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hughli Gulf" in April 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 03 May 1944.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 19 February 1957-08 August 1957.
Stored at Woodbourne after service with No.1 FTS.
Converted to INST174 with No.4 TTS at Woodbourne 17 October 1957.
Sold by GSB tender 8749 in Feb 1964.
Previously mounted on a display pedestal in Ashburton back yard.
Under restoration at Ashburton with C. and K. Horrell. |
| NZ1078 |
88-15873 |
Mk III |
41-34119 |
Previously EZ246. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Hughli Gulf" in April 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 03 May 1944.
Damaged when undercarriage not locked at Wigram 20 February 1945
With No.2 (TAF) Squadron February 1955-22 November 1956.
First Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Wire strike Wairarapa 30 December 1966.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Force landed at Redwood on 18 November 1974, after engine failure but not badly damaged.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold GSB tender number 879 to W. Field, Nelson for $11250 on 2 July 1978.
Registered to G. Martin and partner, Blenheim as ZK-ENG on 10 July 1978.
To J. Greville, Auckland on 04 March 1982.
To Harvard 78 Syndicate, Auckland on 01 June 1984.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand.
|
| NZ1079 |
88-15367 |
Mk III |
41-34050 |
Previously EZ177. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Meerkerk" in April 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 09 May 1944.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron December 1954-19 April 1956.
Second Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and originally sold by GSB tender number 879. Purchaser failed to complete sale. Aircraft re-offered on GSB Tender 879A and sold to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $6300 on 07 August 1978.
Exported to USA for P. Brice, Basye, Virginia on "Australian Venture" in September 1978.
FAA originally refused certification of aircraft due to lack of c/n on the airframe.
Serial was traced back through USAAF and North American Rockwell records and aircraft was finally flown in RNZAF Red Checkers livery as N111PB on 07 December 1978.
To G. Morgan, Tarrant, Texas as N101NZ.
On display at Vintage Flying Museum, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas.
To Stephen Swift, of Justin, Texas from 13 January 2022
Since being exported to the USA the c/n of this aircraft has been shown as 88-15611.
|
| NZ1080 |
88-16081 |
Mk III |
42-84300 |
Previously EZ297. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
Third Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Crashed in Rakaia River during low-level training flight at 0935 hours on 11 August 1973 and written off.
Acting Pilot Officer Antony Schmidt killed and Flight Lieutenant John Woolford seriously injured. |
| NZ1081 |
88-16082 |
Mk III |
42-84301 |
Previously EZ298. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
Crashed into ground at high speed during training flight from Wigram 17 October 1955.
The aircraft broke through the cloud base at about 1500 feet in a steep dive and under full power.
It was presumed that the non instrument rated pilot became disorientated in thick cloud and lost control of the aircraft.
Acting Pilot Officer Walter Thomson killed.
Written off books at Wigram 10 January 1956. |
| NZ1082 |
88-16143 |
Mk III |
42-84362 |
Previously EZ299. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
With NO.4 (TAF) Squadron 22 February 1956-23 July 1957.
Stored at Woodbourne after withdrawal from use with No.1 FTS.
Converted to INST175 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne 17 October 1957 after ground collision with NZ1086.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender 879 May 1978 to Engine Support Inc. Florida, USA.
Stored at Dairy Flat by December 1979. Registered as ZK-ELN.
To NZ Wing, Confederate Air Force, Dairy Flat on 18 November 1980.
Registration cancelled 27 March 1991.
Aircraft re-registered as ZK-USM on 28 February 1997 to Confederate Air Force, NZ Wing, Dairy Flat and made it's first flight on 03 May 1997.
To Confederate Air Force, NZ Wing Trust Board, Auckland on 26 May 2000.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1083 |
88-16144 |
Mk III |
42-84363 |
Previously EZ300. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
Seventh Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Converted to INST212 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne.
Presently stored at Ohakea as reserve aircraft for RNZAF Historic Flight. |
| NZ1084 |
88-16145 |
Mk III |
42-84364 |
Previously EZ301. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
Crashed and written off after mid air collision with NZ1073 over Wigram on 10 February 1953.
Written off Wigram 01 April 1953. |
| NZ1085 |
88-16324 |
Mk III |
42-84543 |
Previously EZ329. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944. With No.2 (TAF) Squadron 06 December 1955-06 December 1956.
Sixteenth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 06 December 1956-08 August 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and originally sold by GSB tender number 879. Purchaser failed to complete sale. Aircraft re-offered on GSB Tender 879A and sold to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $8320 on 18 October 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
To M. Reidpath, Auckland and registered as ZK-ENM on 12 October 1978.
To K. Arditto, Geelong, Victoria on 21 March 1979.
Delivered ex Auckland to Australia on 12 May 1979. To B. Andrews, Toorak, Victoria on 03 April 1980 as VH-SNJ.
To G. Zuccoli, Brinkin, NT on 19 November 1985.
To G. Zuccoli, Toowoomba, Queensland on 05 June 1987.
To L. Zuccoli, Toowoomba, Queensland on 15 June 1997.
Airworthy and flying in Australia.
|
| NZ1086 |
88-16325 |
Mk III |
42-84544 |
Previously EZ330. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
With No.42 Squadron on forest fire watching duties from Rotorua from February 1946.
With No.4 (TAF) Squadron 09 October 1956-02 August 1957. With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 11 March 1955-05 September 1955.
Stored at Woodbourne after withdrawal from service with No.1 FTS.
Converted to INST176 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne 17 October 1957.
Sold by GSB tender 879 May 1978 to Engine Support Inc., Florida, USA.
To C. Darby, Auckland 1978.
Stored at Dairy Flat by December 1979.
Sold to Australia.
No further details known. Fuselage possibly used in rebuild of NZ1038/VH-AYO. Was seen still wearing Inst 176 during NZ1038's rebuild. |
| NZ1087 |
88-16326 |
Mk III |
42-84545 |
Previously EZ331. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
Fifteenth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 12 September 1955-22 August 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Converted to INST213 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne June 1977.
To Wigram October 1981 for display at RNZAF Museum Wigram.
The aircraft arrived at the Museum in complete condition from Woodbourne and was ground run to inhibit the engine.
Dispayed initially as NZ1087 it was later repainted as NZ948.
Prior to being placed in the new Museum building the engine and propellor were removed and replaced with static examples. |
| NZ1088 |
88-16327 |
Mk III |
42-84546 |
Previously EZ332. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
Crashed into sea at Birdlings Flat during training flight at 1059 hours on 19 April 1950.
The aircraft was returning to the aiorfield in bad weather and poor visibility when it entered a spin and crashed into the sea about 200 yards offshore.
First fatal training accident since war;
Cadet Pilot Henry Sarjeant and Cadet Pilot Peter Callahan killed.
Written off books at Wigram 02 May 1950. |
| NZ1089 |
88-16328 |
Mk III |
42-84547 |
Previously EZ333. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Sunnyside Park" in June 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 05 July 1944.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 11 March 1955-05 September 1955.
Stored at Woodbourne after withdrawal from service with No.1 FTS.
Converted to INST177 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne 17 October 1957.
Sold by GSB tender 879 May 1978 to Engine Support Inc., Florida, USA.
To Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum.
Presently on display in Taranaki Transport Museum. |
| NZ1090 |
88-16504 |
Mk III |
42-84723 |
Previously EZ359. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Epprichbank" in July 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 24 July 1944.
Stored at Woodbourne after withdrawal from service with No.1 FTS.
Converted to INST178 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne 24 October 1957.
Sold by GSB tender 879 May 1978 to Engine Support Inc., Florida, USA.
To C. Darby, Auckland 1978.
Stored at Dairy Flat by December 1979.
To Australia for C. Pay and H. Brunton in May 1983.
Entered the Australian Civil Aircraft Register as VH-VFM on 21 January 2004 to F. Murray, West Cessnock, NSW, Australia. |
| NZ1091 |
88-16505 |
Mk III |
42-84724 |
Previously EZ360. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Epprichbank" in July 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 24 July 1944.
Eighteenth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $6300 on 17 July 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
Registered to W. and S. Williams as ZK-ENC on 20 June 1978.
To W. Williams, Mount Maunganui, on 08 September 1993.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1092 |
88-16506 |
Mk III |
42-84725 |
Previously EZ361. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations. S
hipped to New Zealand on "Epprichbank" in July 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 24 July 1944.
Seventeenth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
With No.2 (TAF) Squadron 07 September 1956-27 March 1957.
With No.1 (TAF) Squadron 27 March 1957-22 August 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
In storage at Wigram by 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 to NZ Warbirds Association, Auckland for $1000 on 27 June 1978.
Price included engine.
Registered to T. Bland and G. Smith as ZK-WAR on 07 September 1978.
To Harvard 92 Syndicate on 28 May 1985.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1093 |
88-16507 |
Mk III |
42-84726 |
Previously EZ362. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Epprichbank" in July 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 24 July 1944.
Crashed Wigram when overshot runway and was landed wheels up during training flight 02 February 1956.
Written off books at Woodbourne 18 July 1957 as reduced to spares and produce. |
| NZ1094 |
88-16508 |
Mk III |
42-84727 |
Previously EZ363. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Epprichbank" in July 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 24 July 1944.
Fourth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
Crashed into sea 70 miles off New Plymouth after engine fire on 10 November 1962.
Pilot rescued by Tourist Air Travel Grumman Widgeon which landed in rough seas and failing light to uplift him.
Written off books at Whenuapai. |
| NZ1095 |
88-16894 |
Mk III |
42-85113 |
Previously EZ439. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944.
With No.3 (TAF) Squadron 1949-16 December 1950.
Crashed at Wigram while practising aerobatics at 1422 hours on 16 December 1950.
The aircraft spun into the ground near the airfield boundary.
Pilot Officer Joseph McGloin killed.
Written off at Wigram 20 January 1951. |
| NZ1096 |
88-17004 |
Mk III |
42-84723 |
Previously EZ449. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944.
Sixth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957. To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Declared surplus to requirements and sold by GSB tender number 879 to W. Williams, Mount Maunganui for $6300 on 17 July 1978.
Price included engine and propellor.
To W. Bell and R. Dahlberg, Mount Maunganui and registered as ZK-END on 20 June 1978.
To R. and J. Gordon, Tauranga 01 February 1999.
To The Flying Machine Company, Tauranga 07 June 2000.
To R. and J. Gordon, Tauranga 16 June 2000.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1097 |
88-17008 |
Mk III |
42-85227 |
Previously EZ453. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944.
Crashed at Eyrewell Plantation near Christchurch at about noon on 17 April 1953.
The aircraft stalled at a height of about 600 feet after a simulated forced landing and crashed into the plantation, catching fire.
Acting Pilot Officer Douglas Law killed.
Written off books 08 May 1953. |
| NZ1098 |
88-17010 |
Mk III |
42-85229 |
Previously EZ455. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944.
Tenth Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Sold by GSB tender 879 in 1978 to D. Reidpath, Auckland and registered as ZK-ENJ on 14 September 1978.
To Harvard 98 Group, Auckland on 19 December 1980.
To K. Brooking, Auckland 21 August 1981.
To Harvard 98 Ltd., Mount Maunganui 09 September 1997.
Airworthy and flying in New Zealand. |
| NZ1099 |
88-17011 |
Mk III |
42-85230 |
Previously EZ456. From RAF/FAA lend-lease allocations. S
hipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944.
Eleventh Mk III to be converted to Mk 3* between May and November 1957.
To storage at Wigram July 1962.
Took part in Harvard 30th Anniversary Flypast over Christchurch on 22 March 1971.
Took part in final Harvard Flypast over Christchurch on 24 June 1977.
Sold by GSB tender 879 in 1978 to D. Reidpath, Auckland.
Registered as ZK-ENK on 14 September 1978.
Stored at Dairy Flat by December 1979.
To C. Darby, Auckland 25 January 1983.
Restored to flying condition by Gulf Aeronautics by 1990.
To Westerfield Holdings Ltd., Auckland 03 June 1998.
Advertised for sale in March 2003.
To VH-NZX with Best Aviation Pty Ltd, Clark, South Australia on 28 November 2003.
Ferried to Australia via Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island on 10 November 2003.
|
| NZ1100 |
14A-2103 |
Mk IIB |
? |
Previously KF403. From RAF.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944.
Operated by TTS Hobsonville.
Converted to INST149 at TTS Hobsonville in November 1951.
Written off books Hobsonville 12 November 1951.
Sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti.
Purchased by Jaycees and installed in childrens playground at Takapau in August 1963.
To store at Ardmore with R. Jowitt.
To Southair Aviation, Timaru with NZ1102.
Sold by receivers of Southair to unknown buyer.
Swapped with RNZAF Museum in exchange for parts to return NZ1040 to airworthy condition.
In storage at RNZAF Museum early 1990s.
Fuselage presently stored at Omaka with B. Black and D. Lochead awaiting restoration. |
| NZ1101 |
14A-2107 |
Mk IIB |
? |
Previously KF407. From RAF.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944. T
o No.6 Flying Boat Squadron, Hobsonville 15 May 1952.
Declared surplus on SR416/58 and sold by GSB tender number 7078 to Bennett Aviation Ltd., Te Kuiti for forty pounds.
Remains noted at scrapyard in Bexley, Christchurch in January 1962.
Believed sold in Australia for restoration. |
| NZ1102 |
14A-2110 |
Mk IIB |
? |
Previously KF410. From RAF.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Empire Castle" in September 1944 and assembled at Hobsonville.
BOC 10 October 1944.
Converted to INST138 at TTS Hobsonville 19 January 1950.
Sold by GSB tender 9687 from Hobsonville in August 1965 in unairworthy condition and used in childrens playground at Morrinsville.
Purchased by R. Jowitt mid 1985 and stored at Ardmore.
To Southair Aviation, Timaru.
Sold by receivers of Southair to unknown buyer.
Swapped with RNZAF Museum in exchange for parts to return NZ1040 to airworthy condition.
In storage at RNZAF Museum during 1990s.
Presently stored at Ardmore with Greg Ryan. |
