The Royal New Zealand Air Force
T
he first New Zealand military aircraft was a Bleriot monoplane, named Britannia, which was given to the NZ government in 1913. With the outbreak of WWI, Kiwi pilots were able to join the RFC and RNAS, while some joined the Australian Flying Corps. Two training schools were set up in NZ, one at Wigram which subsequently became the home of the RNZAF. Perhaps the most distinguished New Zealander from that period is
Sir Keith Park, who became an Ace on the Bristol F2B, then made a career in the RAF. The NZ Permanent Air Force was formed and later given the title of Royal New Zealand Air Force. In 1937 it was given independence as a third armed service. 1937 is regarded as the birth of the RNZAF. No 14 Sqn has a special relationship with Masterton since the Squadron was formed here at Hood aerodrome. Today with its modern fleet, our Air Force is well placed to meet future challenges.
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