Stories from the Exhibitions

Noel Alexander Pirie (second from left) with fellow pilots in front of P-40 in the Pacific

Flying Officer Noel Alexander PIRIE

An overview of Noel Pirie's time serving with the RNZAF in WW2

Anecdotes from the Memoir of Charles Campbell White

RAF and RNZAF pilot Charles Campbell White flew Spitfires, Hurricanes and P-40s across three theatres of war.

Sergeant Kenneth Busch - Last RNZAF P-40 Bailout Over Pacific

RNZAF pilot Kenneth Busch bailed out of his burning P-40 after being hit by anti-aircraft fire and was rescued at sea by a US Navy PT boat.

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Experience the wonder of WW1 and WW2 aircraft and the stories behind them at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. Open 7 days, 9am–4pm, at 14 Rosina Corlett Lane, Omaka, Blenheim. Every visit supports the growth of this world-class destination.

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Historic airplanes displayed in a dimly lit museum exhibit with a large screen in the background.