The Royal New Zealand Air Force made a significant contribution to the Pacific War in the Solomon Islands. Beginning with bomber reconnaissance operations in November 1942, their involvement expanded considerably. Here New Zealand Corsair fighter planes fly just off the coast of Guadalcanal in 1944.http://dlvr.it/S0f8Sj
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HMNZS Santon (M1178)
HMNZS Santon (M1178) was a Ton class minesweeper that operated in the Royal Navy, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), and the Argentine Navy. Built for the Royal Navy by Fleetlands Shipyard of Portsmouth, the minesweeper was launched on 18 August 1955 and commissioned as HMS Santon. She was named after a small village in North Lincolnshire. The minesweeper was commissioned in the RNZN from 1965 to 1966, when sheContinue reading “HMNZS Santon (M1178)”
HMNZS Hickleton (M1131)
HMNZS Hickleton (M1131) was a Ton class minesweeper that operated in the Royal Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). She was named after a small village near Doncaster. Built for the Royal Navy by John I Thornycroft of Southampton, the minesweeper was launched on 26 January 1955 and later commissioned as HMS Hickleton She was commissioned into the RNZN in 1965 and decommissioned in 1966. After leaving New ZealandContinue reading “HMNZS Hickleton (M1131)”
YF-1038 shortly after launch, 07 October 1944. Later HMNZS Isa Lei
I remember moving her in the basin while working with that well known Bosun, Algie or Lt Walton YF-1038 shortly after launch, 07 October 1944. Later HMNZS Isa Lei RNZAF photo Mariners Museum photo PN1194. George Schneider YF-1038 Class Covered Lighter (Self-propelled): Built by Seagar Brothers, Auckland, New Zealand Laid down, 27 April 1944 Launched,Continue reading “YF-1038 shortly after launch, 07 October 1944. Later HMNZS Isa Lei”
YF-1038 shortly after launch, 07 October 1944. Later HMNZS Isa Lei
I remember moving her in the basin while working with that well known Bosun, Algie or Lt Walton YF-1038 shortly after launch, 07 October 1944. Later HMNZS Isa Lei RNZAF photo Mariners Museum photo PN1194. George Schneider YF-1038 Class Covered Lighter (Self-propelled): Built by Seagar Brothers, Auckland, New Zealand Laid down, 27 April 1944 Launched,Continue reading “YF-1038 shortly after launch, 07 October 1944. Later HMNZS Isa Lei”
