Air Force Museum NZ

Open Cockpit - Spitfire Experience! An exciting event on 9 & 10 September. Bookings are essential and have just opened. Don't miss out! airforcemuseum.co.nz/tours-and-expe…

A few days ago we shared a short snippet of the big story behind this small golf ball. Newsletter subscribers got to read our new blog yesterday, now we're sharing it here - read the full story in our latest blog now :) airforcemuseum.co.nz/blog/ripping-y…

We were pleased to host the right Honourable Chris Hipkins, PM, at a lunch today organised by the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce. This meant the Prime Minister had the most beautiful backdrop ever - a Bristol B.170 Mk.31M Freighter! 📷: Air Force Museum of New Zealand

[Vildebeest Restoration Update!] Christmas has come early at the Air Force Museum thanks to a generous loan from an Auckland family. This is an update on the restoration of our Vickers Vildebeest. Read our blog here: airforcemuseum.co.nz/blog/piecing-t… 📸: Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Hear our very own Simon Moody, Research Curator, talk to Jesse Mulligan on Radio New Zealand National about the role two outstanding Kiwi pilots played in the Korean War: rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

Today marks the 86th anniversary of the @NZAirForce , as well as the 36th anniversary of the Air Force Museum of New Zealand – that’s no joke. Take a look at the Aircraft Hall being prepared on 13th March 1987. Thank you for your kindness and support over the years The AFM team

With Anzac Day approaching, what better book to restart our Reading Room blog series with Louisa Hormann from the Museum's Research Team than 'For Your Tomorrow' by Errol W. Martyn. Read it here ▶ airforcemuseum.co.nz/blog/for-your-… 📸: Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Merry Christmas! Have you got any Air Force-themed Christmas (tree) decorations? We'd love to see them 🎅 The Museum is closed today, and will be open as normal from tomorrow on, including all public holidays!

This is a friendly reminder that the only day of the year on which we are closed is tomorrow, 25 December. Our team will be spending the day with whānau, friends and loved ones - we hope you'll be doing the same 😊

Exciting times ahead! ✈️ rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

A great write-up from @Vari_LIte on our Aircraft Hall lighting upgrade, completed last year 💡✈️

@MOTAT_NZ Tino pai @MOTAT_NZ ! 👏

So immensely proud of this Team of ours! What an incredible night and an even more incredible win😍

We hope most of you get to have a well-deserved break this Labour Day! This chap looks relaxed on a home-made deck chair at No. 3 Squadron’s ‘Crewies Corner’ at Anzac Lines, Suai Camp, East Timor in 2002. PS. We’re open today between 9.30am and 4.30pm 😀 Image: MUS0211813, AFM

In 1940, Air Force Relations published a booklet of useful information, and an airman might have been lucky enough to sample some of the recipes it contained. What were they like? Read our blog (and verdict!) here ▶ buff.ly/3TkBBVv Image: AFM #AirForceMuseumNZ #baking

Visitors to the Air Force Museum are now greeted by a new aircraft installation, soaring above their heads in the Atrium. Want to find out more about the process? Read our latest blog here ▶️ buff.ly/3y8xzHh #AirForceMuseumNZ #bleriot #planespotting 📷: AFM

[Event!] Sunday 6 November 2022 If you’ve ever dreamed of being in a fast jet, now’s your chance! Step into the cockpit of an iconic RNZAF aircraft – the McDonnell Douglas Skyhawk! More info: tinyurl.com/27c2an2u #skyhawk #opencockpit #avgeek #AirForceMuseumNZ #nzaviation

We join in expressing our sadness at the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 🌹 Her loyal service and dedication to her duties throughout her long reign was deeply admired & she will be missed. Photo: Princess Elizabeth visiting RAF Bomber Command aircrew w/ her mother, 1944.

Make sure to have a cuppa with dad today! No tea at home? No worries - our Contact Café has you covered 😉 Ngā mihi ō te rā whakanui i nga Pāpā, Happy Father's day! 📸: RNZAF Official, Ref WhG8129-55 #AirForceMuseumNZ #fathersday #rnzaf

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶 We wonder what the good boy in this photo was looking for... Discover more images in our online photo library ▶ buff.ly/33klpLh 📸: RNZAF Official, Ref JSPRO38-R2-16-85 #AirForceMuseumNZ #airforce #nzairforce #dog #nationaldogday

New Zealanders have been deployed around the world with the Air Force for more than 100 years. Take a little tour of some historic and archaeological sites that feature in our collection by reading our latest blog ▶️ buff.ly/3JTUrPj 📷: AFM, Ref 2013-030.171