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RNZAF de havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth
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Serial c/n Aircraft history
NZ650 82968 Previously R5073.
Built at Hatfield, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Karamea" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Sold to Auckland Aero Club from Whenuapai on 17 July 1946. and
Entered New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AHZ on 26 July 1946.
Canopy fitted about 1947.
Crashed at Waitotara Valley 29 December 1949 and cancelled from register 15 March 1951.
Wreckage still remains at the crash site.
NZ651 82904 Previously R5009.
Built at Hatfield, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Karamea" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 08 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Crashed at Harewood on 20 January 1943 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Converted to instructional airframe INST52 on 10 May 1943 with ATC Christchurch.
Later transferred to Kaiapoi ATC.
NZ652 82967 Previously R5072.
Built at Hatfield, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Karamea" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 16 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Crashed at Eyreton on 18 May 1943 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
The aircraft hit trees and crashed at 1015 during a low flying exercise.
Pilot Officer Raymond Wilson and Pilot Officer Charles Richardson killed.
Written off books at Harewood on 31 May 1943.
NZ653 82969 Previously R5074.
Built at Hatfield, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Karamea" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 09 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1941, coded "EI".
Involved in take off collision with NZ784 at Harris Field on 19 September 1941 while being operated by No.3 EFTS and written off.
NZ654 82903 Previously R5008.
Built at Hatfield, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Karamea" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 24 September 1940.
With No. 1 EFTS March 1941-November 1943.
Damaged during forcedlanding in bad weather at Evans Flat on 24 November 1943.
The aircraft flipped over after hitting a barrow hidden in the grass.
Sold to West Coast Aero Club from Taieri on 12 February 1947 and entered New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALP.
To Aerial Farming NZ Ltd, Palmerston North on 06 October 1950 as topdresser.
Damaged in accident at Makaretu 01 May 1957 when it was overturned by a tailwind and probably not repaired.
Cancelled from register on 30 January 1959.
NZ655 83463 Previously T5754.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Wairangi" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1942.
With No.2 EFTS Ashburton September 1943.
Sold to Otago Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 26 April 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJC in March 1946.
Sold to Southland Aerial Fertilising Company/Hewett Aviation in late 1950 as topdresser.
To Southern Aviation Ltd, Gore in early 1962.
Withdrawn from use at Mossburn on 25 June 1962.
Remains of aircraft were at Gore in 1965 but were transferred to Dunedin in 1967.
Cancelled from register 29 July 1968 as permanently unserviceable.
Reported to be stored at Invercargill during the 1970s.
Believed to be now stored at Mandeville.
NZ656 83466 Previously T5757.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Wairangi" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 August 1940.
Sold from Woodbourne to S. Duncan on 26 April 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft register as ZK-APW on 04 July 1947.
Used by the Nelson Aero Club.
To James Aviation in May 1950 and converted to a topdresser.
Involved in 2 major accidents during use as a topdresser including one on 11 June 1950 when the pilot L. Brooker was seriously injured.
Destroyed in accident at Te Anga 11 December 1951 and written off.
NZ657 83459 Previously T5750.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Wairangi" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1941 coded "DI".
Involved in take off collision with NZ887 at Harewood on 23 June 1941 while being operated by No.3 EFTS and written off.
NZ658 83460 Previously T5751.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Wairangi" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 August 1940.
Despatched to Singapore on "SS Nabada" on 13 August 1941.
Served in Singapore with No.1 Aerodrome Construction Unit until its fall but possibly did not fly there.
Abandoned in Singapore February 1942 and presumed destroyed.
NZ659 83461 Previously T5752.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Wairangi" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 August 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
Crashed at Stratford at about 1630 hours on 12 October 1941 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
While carrying out a climbing turn the aircraft stalled at 500 feet and dived into the ground.
Flying Officer Jack Coath killed and LAC G. Forbes injured.
NZ660 83462 Previously T5753.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Wairangi" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 August 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
Sold to Hawera Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 18 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIW on 28 February 1946.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
To Stratford Aero Club in early 1959 with whom it was badly damaged when it collided with a fence on 23 December 1961.
To J. Pheasant, New Plymouth in October 1963.
To Hewett Aviation, Invercargill in 1964.
To Southland Gliding Club early 1966. To C. Deaker, Dunedin in 1967.
Registration cancelled 24 September 1968 as exported to USA.
Registered as N7966 on US Civil Aircraft Register to C Deaker.
To W. MacDonald, San Jose, California on 30 October 1969.
 Presently registered to E. Carlson, Spokane, Washington.
NZ661 83493 Previously T5764.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 26 September 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943.
Sold to Hawera Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 04 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIL on 19 February 1946.
To Wanganui Aero Club August 1958.
To R. Simpson, Auckland in early 1959.
To W. Newth.
To Upper Valley Gliding Club December 1961.
To K. Trillo 01 December 1963.
Last flight on that date prior to being stored for eventual rebuild.
To I. East, Wellington June 1966.
To K. Trillo, Papakura 16 September 1974.
Cancelled from register on 12 February 1991 as stored.
Believed to still be stored dismantled in Auckland.
NZ662 83492 Previously T5763.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS Whenuapai 1941-1942.
With No.2 EFTS New Plymouth/Ashburton 1942-1943.
Issued free to New Plymouth Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 29 January 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIE on 18 January 1946.
To Aircraft Services NZ Ltd., Auckland on 04 September 1951 for use as topdresser named "Doh Doh".
To D. Freeth 27 August 1956 and restored to normal configuration.
To R. Simpson 22 September 1958.
To S. Askew 11 April 1960.
To A. Bell 08 April 1961.
To W. Christofferson 25 August 1965.
Registration cancelled 10 September 1965 as exported to Fiji.
Registered as VQ-FAG on 24 August 1965 and first flown in Fiji during early October 1966.
Grounded in October 1970 and stored at Nausori until 1973.
To G. Kingsbury, Mid Canterbury in 1973 and imported into New Zealand but not restored to register.
To RNZAF in early 1985 for restoration to NZ662 as part of RNZAF Historic Flight.
First flight after restoration was at Wigram on 08 January 1987.
Currently airworthy in that role with RNZAF Historic Flight.
NZ663 83491 Previously T5762.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 October 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Slightly damaged after flying through power and phone lines near the Stirling Railway Bridge on 09 November 1944, but landed safely at Taieri.
Sold to Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 10 May 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJD on 01 May 1946.
Written off in accident near Bridge Pa Airfield on 13 October 1946.
NZ664 83464 Previously T5755.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941. With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942.
Sold to Otago Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 17 May 1946.
Entered New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJE.
Written off after crashing into Otago Harbour on 05 June 1952.
NZ665 83469 Previously T5760.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 October 1940. With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Issued free to Canterbury Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 03 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIM on 12 April 1946.
Written off in accident at Swannanoa 03 March 1951 while taking part in a navigational competition killing pilot.
NZ666 83470 Previously T5761.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 08 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.2 EFTS Ashburton from August 1943.
Crashed near Darfield on 28 October 1943 while with No.2 EFTS.
The aircraft went into a spin after a tight turn at low altitude and impacted with a hill at 1130.
Pilot officer Brian Levet killed and LAC Graham Gunn injured but died 3 days later in hospital.
Written off books at Ashburton on 08 November 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ667 83467 Previously T5758.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS Whenuapai during 1941.
Crashed into Waimakariri River Mouth on 29 January 1942 while operating with No.3 EFTS Harewood. Written off books at Harewood on 25 February 1942.
NZ668 83465 Previously T5756.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 October 1940. With No.3 EFTS, Harewood.
Sold to Auckland Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 12 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft register as ZK-AIK.
Written off in accident at Port Charles 08 January 1950.
Cancelled from register on 18 September 1951.
NZ669 83468 Previously T5759.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on 05 July 1940 on "Rangitikei".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1941-1944.
Sold to New Plymouth Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 12 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AII on 16 April 1946.
To Aerial Projects, Hastings on 24 September 1951.
Cancelled from register 08 February 1956 as reduced to spares at Hastings.
To Aircraft Preservation Society, Auckland by 1978.
Believed to be stored in Auckland as possible restoration project.
NZ670 83494 Previously T5765.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
Written off in accident at Muriwai Beach on 04 March 1941 while operating with No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai.
Aircraft stalled at 50 feet before crashing into ground.
LAC W. Clouston seriously injured.
Aircraft written off books at Rongotai.
NZ671 83495 Previously T5766.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 October 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940 coded "G".
Issued free to Auckland Aero Club from Taieri on 23 August 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AST.
To Aviation Enterprises, Taumarunui in February 1951 where it was initially retained in normal configuration for communications work but later converted to a topdresser.
Sold to Australian Aircraft Sales and cancelled from register 05 December 1956 as exported to Australia.
Joined the Australian Civil Aircraft Register on 07 June 1957 as VH-BPX with Australian Aircraft Sales, Kings Cross, NSW.
To New England Airspread Fertilisers Ltd, Pandora, NSW on 24 September 1957.
To Air Spray Corporation, Archerfield, Queensland on 23 June 1958.
To T. Nicholson, Kingaroy, Queensland on 26 January 1961.
Crashed 24 January 1962 at Innisfail, Queensland and removed from register.
NZ672 83501 Previously T5772.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 October 1940.
Damaged in heavy landing at Taieri on 22 July 1944 while serving with No.1 EFTS.
Transported to De Havilland at Rongotai for repair but was written off books at Rongotai on 04 May 1945 as damaged beyond repair.
NZ673 83500 Previously T5771.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 November 1940.
Crashed on farm near Riverhead 2 miles NW of Whenuapai on 30 July 1941 while being operated by No.4 EFTS Whenuapai.
While recovering from a low altitude dive at 0825 hours the aircraft rolled on it's back and crashed into trees in a gully.
Pilot Officer Athol Foster and LAC Keith McCullough both killed.
NZ674 83496 Previously T5767. Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 December 1940.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri during 1941.
Crashed on takeoff from Ashburton on 07 October 1943 while being operated by No.2 EFTS Ashburton.
Written off books at Ashburton on 26 November 1943.
NZ675 83498 Previously T5769.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 December 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to West Coast and United Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 06 January 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AND.
Crashed on Franz Josef Glacier on 23 April 1950.
NZ676 83499 Previously T5770.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 14 January 1941.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1942. With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton by January 1944.
Sold to South Canterbury Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 21 December 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALJ.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
Used by the club on rabbit poisoning operations during 1949.
To H. Maynard Ltd, Wairoa in 1964.
To T. Dunn, Silverdale.
To I. Bennie, Auckland on 12 August 1968.
To L.E. Harris and Sons, Napier 03 December 1970 and under rebuild at Matamata by 1971.
To W. Harris, Napier by March 1985.
To P. Harris, Napier 12 April 1988. Rebuilt and flew again in 1994.
To Kapiti Island Air, Raumati Beach 15 August 1994.
To Kapiti Districts Aero Club, Paraparaumu 04 March 1997.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ677 83497 Previously T5768.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Opawa" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 June 1940.
Issued free to Wanganui Aero Club from Taieri on 31 May 1947.
Sold unregistered to A. Orchard, Blenheim.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANN on 07 Jan 1947.
To Aircraft Services Ltd, Auckland 27 July 1949.
Entered service on 04 September of that year.
Severely damaged when it stalled into a hill at Wairamarama on 27 February 1950.
To Auckland Aviation Services during 1950 where it was repaired and returned to service.
To Thames Aerial Topdressing, Thames on 18 March 1955.
Withdrawn from use in 1960 but remained on register for another 31 years.
To C. Liddell, Te Awamutu in late 1963 but still dismantled at Hastings in 1971 and Papakura in 1978.
To J. Crosbie, Pukekohe 23 August 1982.
Registration cancelled 27 March 1991 as withdrawn from use.
Advertised for sale by tender in June 2003 as a partially completed restoration.
NZ678 83502 Previously T5773.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 November 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Issued free to New Plymouth Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 29 January 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIG.
Crashed at Bell Block Airfield on 10 November 1946.
NZ679 83525 Previously T5774.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 November 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941. With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1942-1944.
Sold to D. Grey, Whenuapai from Taieri on 16 February 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOC in August 1948 after the registration was transferred from NZ887. Leased to D. Greig for topdressing.
To James Aviation Ltd. by 1950.
Crashed at Whakamaru on 06 August 1955 seriously injuring pilot Colin Hale.
Parts used in the rebuild of ZK-BBE.
NZ680 83532 Previously T5781.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 November 1940.
Crashed at Otahuhu at 1610 hours on 06 March 1941 as a result of structural failure while being operated by No.4 EFTS Whenuapai.
The aircraft spun into the ground between two houses in Kaka Street after losing a wing while carrying out aerobatics at 3000 feet.
LAC Frank Traynor killed in the accident which was caused by faulty manufacture of a front flying wire.
NZ681 83561 Previously T5786.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 12 November 1940.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Issued free to Auckland Aero Club from Taieri on 14 January 1950 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AZS on 14 November 1951.
Broken up at Mangere during the late 1950s and cancelled from the register 16 August 1960.
Fuselage used in the rebuild of ZK-AYA during 1961.
NZ682 83529 Previously T5778.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 15 November 1940.
Hit trees on landing at Kumeu on 16 November 1943 while operating with No.4 EFTS Whenuapai and written off.
NZ683 83528 Previously T5777.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 November 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
Sold to C. Gatenby, Motueka from Woodbourne on 20 April 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APZ on 08 July 1947.
Operated by Motueka Aero Club from September 1948-February 1951.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings and converted to topdresser entering service on 07 April 1951.
To T. Martin, Hastings in 1957.
Used by Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings during 1958.
Crashed at Porangahau at 5 pm on 06 December 1959 when it failed to become airborne, struck a fence and overturned.
The aircraft was on lease to Marshall and Neville Ltd at the time.
Fuselage last seen dumped at Hastings in 1959.
NZ684 83527 Previously T5776.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 November 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
Crashed into sandhills at Pukeho near New Plymouth after engine failure on 10 August 1942 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at New Plymouth 16 September 1942.
NZ685 83526 Previously T5775.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 26 November 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-1944.
Sold to Gisborne Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 31 January 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil aircraft Register as ZK-ANF.
Written off in accident at Pouawa north of Gisborne on 30 January 1949.
NZ686 83530 Previously T5779.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 26 November 1940.
Crashed near Ashburton on 27 March 1943 after hitting haystack during low flying practice while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Rumour has it that the flying instructor was chasing a rabbit at the time, and failed to see the haystack!
Written off books at Ashburton on 09 June 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ687 83531 Previously T5780.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 05 December 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Sold to Wanganui Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 04 April 1946.
Entered New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJB.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
To Air Contracts, Masterton, by the end of 1950.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings on 06 August 1951.
Withdrawn from use at Hastings 13 October 1959 and fuselage sighted scrapped at Hastings on 29 November 1958.
Cancelled from register as reduced to spares.
NZ688 83533 Previously T5782.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 October 1940.
With No.2 EFTS Ashburton 1943.
Issued free to Nelson Aero Club from Taieri on 11 May 1948.
Passed to Canterbury Aero Club and then to Airwork NZ Ltd before entering the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASO on 12 July 1948.
This aircraft completed the first commercial aerial topdressing flight in New Zealand on 27 August 1949 when John Brazier spread fertiliser over Sir R. Heston Rhodes property at Tai Tapu, south of Christchurch.
This aircraft made 1632 takeoffs at 2000lb without mishap during a 3 month period in early 1952.
Named "Bunny Duster" during the period 1952-1953 when it was used to drop rabbit poison.
To Southern Scenic Air Services on 24 August 1956.
Written off in accident at Waitaha on 20 April 1957 and cancelled from register on 08 March 1962.
NZ689 83534 Previously T5783.
Built at Cowley, UK and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 April 1942.
Hit trees 7 km. south of Ashburton while carrying out low level flying exercise on 19 September 1943.
Aircraft was being operated by No.2 EFTS at the time.
Flying Officer H. Pickering and LAC R. Parker were both injured.
Written off books at Ashburton on 09 June 1943.
NZ701 3705 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6375 on 18 August 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 20 October 1938 and registered as ZK-AGL.
Impressed into the RNZAF as a gift aircraft on 09 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS, Taieri.
Crashed 6 km. south of Taieri on 23 July 1941 while operating with No.1 EFTS.
The aircraft entered a spin during a gliding turn while practicing forced landings.
Written off and reduced to spares at Rongotai.
NZ702 3639 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6135 on 25 November 1937 and imported into New Zealand for the Wellington Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 18 February 1938 and registered as ZK-AFZ.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 900 pounds on 12 September 1939.
BOC Taieri 19 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS.
Issued free to Tauranga Aero Club from Taieri on 04 April 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATB on 02 May 1949.
Converted to canopy version. Crashed near Opotiki on 21 November 1953 and written off.
To Airspread Ltd, Tauranga on 28 November 1955 possibly for use as spares.
Cancelled from register on 05 March 1958.
Last reported stored with J. Smith, Mapua in 1972.
NZ703 3833 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6481 on 05 January 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Wellington Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 08 March 1939 and registered as ZK-AGW.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1380 pounds on 12 September 1939.
BOC Taieri 19 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS.
With No.1 EFTS 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943.
Sold to Middle Districts Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 13 February 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIO in February 1946.
To Barr Brothers February 1950 for 1440 pounds and converted to topdresser by April.
Written off in accident at Waiuku on 07 November 1950.
To Aircraft Services Ltd, Auckland for spares.
Cancelled from register on 15 February 1952.
Rebuilt using the original fuselage of ZK-ASG (NZ772) but the construction number plate and log books from ZK-AIO were used.
Re-entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BAZ on 21 April 1952.
Stalled and spun into ground while topdressing in Waimai Valley on 22 March 1953 seriously injuring pilot Stan Caldwell.
NZ704 3795 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6469 on 13 December 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Western Federated Flying Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 24 February 1939 and registered as ZK-AGZ.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1250 pounds on 10 October 1939.
BOC Taieri 19 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS Taieri.
Crashed through hedge at Taieri and lost undercarriage on 28 January 1941.
With No.1 EFTS until 1942. With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton by January 1944.
SOC No.42 Squadron 19 December 1946.
Issued free to Wellington Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 19 December 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALK.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949. To M. Green, Auckland 30 July 1957 and used by Auckland Gliding Club.
Crashed near Ardmore at 1220 hours on 29 April 1961 after running out of fuel during glider tow. Badly damaged in the ensuing forced landing after hitting a fence and overturning.
Parts used in the rebuild of ZK-AQA (NZ863).
Cancelled from register on 01 February 1962.
Restored to register 28 November 1985 to J. Crosbie, Papakura.
To M. Gardner, Queenstown 13 December 1990.
Still flying in 1998 but removed from register 27 June 2001 as registration revoked.
NZ705 3936 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6543 on 13 April 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Middle Districts Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 08 June 1939 and registered as ZK-AHG.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1578 pounds 7 shillings on 06 October 1939.
BOC Taieri 19 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS.
With No.1 EFTS 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-1944.
Sold to M. Youngman, Christchurch from Taieri 17 February 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQG on 27 July 1947.
To Aerial Sowing Canterbury as topdresser by the end of 1950.
To Auster Air Services Ltd as result of takeover.
To East Coast Air Services, Gisborne on 10 November 1953.
Crashed while topdressing at Tolaga Bay 20 April 1954 seriously injuring pilot Charlie Forbes.
NZ706 3693 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6315 on 13 June 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Western Federated Flying Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 06 September 1938 and registered as ZK-AGG.
Impressed into the RNZAF as a gift aircraft on 10 October 1939.
BOC Unit 7 Taieri 18 October 1939.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1939-1944.
Successfully force landed by Pilot Officer Bayly near Mosgiel on 06 March 1942 after the propellor fell off at 3000 feet.
Sold to the Wanganui Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 17 April 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIZ.
Crashed near Wanganui on 06 July 1958 and cancelled from the register on 13 July 1960.
NZ707 3832 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6476 on 29 December 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Waikato Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 08 March 1939 and registered as ZK-AHB.
Impressed into the RNZAF as a gift aircraft on 12 October 1939.
BOC Unit 7 Taieri 20 October 1939.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1939-1940.
With No.2 EFTS New Plymouth/Ashburton 1941-1944.
Issued free from No.42 Squadron to Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club on 20 January 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANP on 27 January 1947.
To W. Bower and Co, Pahiatua as topdresser on 10 September 1952.
Badly damaged after colliding with a fence at Marima on 03 November 1953.
Repaired using parts from ZK-AIH(NZ822), ZK-AIV(NZ741), and ZK-ASD(NZ813).
To J. Larsen, Waverley in 1957.
Withdrawn from use in 1959 and sold to B. Haybittle, Hawera on 10 November 1959.
To Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club in October 1960.
Crashed at Bridge Pa Aerodrome, Hastings on 06 September 1968 and cancelled from the register on 17 September of that year.
The aircraft was practicing a dog-fight sequence for an air display the following day when it crashed, injuring the pilot and his passenger.
This aircraft suffered 10 accidents during its career, 1 during it's RNZAF service and 9 in it's civilian life.
NZ708 3643 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6150 on 06 December 1937 and imported into New Zealand for the West Coast United Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 16 February 1938 and registered as ZK-AFW.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1200 pounds with No.1 EFTS, Taieri.
This took place after the aircraft had been repaired following a pre-war civilian accident.
To No.3 EFTS, Harewood.
Converted to instructional airframe INST27 with TTS Rongotai in 1940.
Later with TTS Nelson and Hobsonville. Reduced to produce at TTS Hobsonville during 1946.
NZ709 3638 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6133 on 2 November 1937 and imported into New Zealand for the Western Federated Flying Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 16 February 1938 and registered as ZK-AFY. Impressed into the RNZAF as a gift aircraft on 31 October 1939.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1939.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
Crashed on landing at Hawera on 25 July 1941 while being operated by No.2 EFTS and written off.
NZ710 3671 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6223 on 12 March 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Southland Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 05 May 1938 and registered as ZK-AGF.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1825 pounds on 16 November 1939.
BOC Taieri 19 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS.
With No.1 EFTS 1939-1944.
Slightly damaged after flying through power and phone lines near the Stirling Railway Bridge on 09 November 1944, but landed safely at Taieri.
Sold to Mr Liddell from Wigram on 24 January 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANH.
To Aerial Farming NZ Ltd, Palmerston North on 21 May 1951 for use as topdresser.
Crashed at Echolands 8km from Taumarunui on 27 April 1954 seriously injuring pilot Mike Beaven.
Sold to R. Handley on 16 November 1956.
 Cancelled from register as reduced to spares 07 August 1959.
NZ711 82052 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6569 on 03 May 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Marlborough Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 19 June 1939 and registered as ZK-AHH.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1612 pounds 16 shillings and 7 pence on 05 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS Taieri.
With No.1 EFTS 1939-July 1941. Force landed at Momona on 27 June 1941 as a result of engine failure.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai from 05 July 1941-05 March 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 05-19 March 1942.
Spun in and crashed at Rakaia on 16 November 1942 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Pilot was LAC G. Findlay.
Written off books at Ashburton on 31 December 1942 as reduced to spares.
NZ712 3834 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6483 on 07 January 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Marlborough Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 08 March 1939 and registered as ZK-AGX.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1702 pounds and 13 shillings on 05 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS, Taieri.
This took place after the aircraft had been repaired following a pre-war civilian accident.
Force landed near Wyllies Crossing during a low flying exercise and badly damaged on 19 June 1940 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Pilot Officer Suttie severely injured and LAC Blair slightly injured. Remains taken back to Taieri by truck.
Pilot Officer N. Suttie and LAC K. Blair unhurt.
NZ713 3789 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6470 on 15 December 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Otago Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 24 February 1939 and registered as ZK-AHA.
Impressed into the RNZAF for a cost of 1250 pounds on 24 October 1939.
BOC Taieri 16 October 1939 with No.1 EFTS.
With No.1 EFTS 1939-1940.
Undercarriage written off by LAC McNamara in heavy landing at Taieri on 26 September 1941.
Issued free to Marlborough Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 04 September 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKJ on 31 July 1946.
Crashed and destroyed by fire near Omaka on 01 December 1946 while sowing trace elements.
NZ714 82231 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6695 on 13 July 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Auckland Aero Club.
Registration ZK-AHM was reserved but the aircraft was impressed into the RNZAF on arrival on 10 October 1939.
BOC Rongotai 10 October 1939.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri from 1939.
Overturned while landing at Taieri on 29 August 1940.
Issued free to New Plymouth Aero Club from Wigram on 07 July 1949.
Not used by the Aero Club and onsold to Southland and Otago Aerial Topdressing Co. Ltd, Dunedin.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AXB on 30 August 1950.
Crashed and destroyed by fire near Gore 13 December 1958 while sowing trace elements and removed from the register in 1959.
NZ715 82232 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6696 on 13 July 1939 and imported into New Zealand.
Registration ZK-AHR was reserved but the aircraft was impressed into the RNZAF on arrival on 10 October 1939.
BOC Hobsonville 10 October 1939.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1939-1943.
Struck power lines while engaged in unauthorised low flying between Hindon and Taieri on 29 November 1940.
Flying Officer Nelson and Pilot Officer Winefield later court martialled for the offence.
Sold to A. McIntosh from Taieri on 06 April 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARV in 1948.
Possibly onsold to Southern Scenic Air Trips after 1948.
To H. Chartres as part of the "Flying Kiwis" aerobatic team.
Crashed near Rotorua on 18 March 1949.
NZ716 82230 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6705 on 19 July 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Wellington Aero Club.
Registration ZK-AHO was reserved but the aircraft was impressed into the RNZAF on arrival on 10 October 1939.
BOC Hobsonville 10 October 1939.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1939-1942.
Fitted with a canopy during it's RNZAF service.
Sold to J. Neave from Wigram on 23 December 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANE.
The canopy was retained on this aircraft for some time after it was civilianised.
Operated by J.D. Neave Aerial Transport and loaned to the South Canterbury Aero Club until March 1948.
To Nolan Family, Upper Okuru for whitebait transport.
To Farmers Aerial Topdressing Co. Ltd, Invercargill and converted to topdresser entering service on 14 August 1951.
Crashed at Owaka on 29 January 1953.
NZ717 3640 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6142 on 30 November 1937 and imported into New Zealand for the Western Federated Flying Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 17 February 1938 and registered as ZK-AGA.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 25 November 1939 for a cost of 1100 pounds.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1939-1941.
Collided with NZ873 at 300 feet in the landing circuit over Taieri at 0730 hours on 07 February 1941.
LAC Desmond Hanrahan killed when the aircraft dived into the ground.
The accident was caused by the position of the sun relative to the horizon shining directly into the eyes of both pilots.
NZ718 3835 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6487 on 10 January 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Middle Districts Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 03 March 1939 and registered as ZK-AGY.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 05 October 1939 for a cost of 1400 pounds.
BOC Taieri 12 November 1939 with No.1 EFTS.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1939-1941.
Undercarriage damaged during practice force landing near Outram on 15 October 1940.
Flying Officer Nelson made a successful one wheel landing on return to Taieri.
Sold to Wanganui Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 18 April 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJK on 18 April 1946.
To M. Alexander, Taupo in early 1957.
To Aerial Spraying NZ Ltd, Feilding on 02 July 1958.
To F. Desborough, Feilding 10 October 1961.
Broken up at Kairanga about 1962.
Remains to Aerocraft Ltd, Palmerston North in 1964, and cancelled from the register on 11 November 1966.
NZ719 3629 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6093 on 18 October 1937 and imported into New Zealand for the Auckland Aero Club.
Arrived at Auckland on "Port Campbell" on 20 December 1937.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 07 January 1938 and registered as ZK-AFN.
Erected at Hobsonville and delivered to the Auckland Aero Club on 13 January 1938.
This aircraft and ZK-AFO (NZ720) were the first Tiger Moths in New Zealand.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 01 October 1939 for a cost of 1125 pounds.
BOC Hobsonville 12 October 1939.
Damaged in forced landing near Mangere on 24 January 1940, earning the distinction of the first RNZAF Tiger Moth accident.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1940-1942.
Sold to W. Johns, New Plymouth from Taieri on 20 February 1947 who did not use it but sold it to the New Plymouth Aero Club.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOL.
Crashed at Mangere on 10 January 1959 after engine failure on approach to land.
The aircraft crashed into a ditch but the pilot and passenger were uninjured.
Taken by truck to New Plymouth for repairs but written off with parts being used in the rebuild of ZK-BRB (NZ1459).
NZ720 3630 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6094 on 18 October 1937 and imported into New Zealand for the Auckland Aero Club.
Arrived at Auckland on "Port Campbell" on 20 December 1937.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 07 January 1938 and registered as ZK-AFO.
Erected at Hobsonville and made the first flight by a Tiger Moth in New Zealand on 07 January 1938 before being delivered to the Auckland Aero Club on 13 January 1938.
This aircraft and ZK-AFN (NZ719) were the first Tiger Moths in New Zealand.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 01 October 1939 for a cost of 975 pounds.
BOC Hobsonville 12 October 1939.
Issued free to Hawera Aero Club from Taieri and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASA on 10 June 1948.
Not used by the club but onsold to T. Withey on 04 March 1950 for use by Air Contracts Ltd, Masterton as topdresser, entering service on 02 May of that year.
Converted back to normal configuration in late 1956 and leased to the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club.
To D. Fraser, Masterton on 16 April 1957.
To Aerial Advertising, Nelson on 23 March 1958 and used for banner towing.
Last flight before being stored was on 13 April 1958.
To J. Smith, Upper Moutere on 28 August 1959 and stored dismantled at Mapua.
To P. Burns, Christchurch 15 January 1979.
To J. Galpin, Te Puke 27 August 1981 and cancelled from register on that date.
Re-registered as ZK-AFO on 06 November 1981.
Presently believed stored in Pongakawa with same owner.
This aircraft has suffered 11 accidents during its career, strangely all during it's civilian life.
NZ721 3697 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6335 on 30 June 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Auckland Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 08 September 1938 and registered as ZK-AGI.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 01 October 1939 for a cost of 1200 pounds.
 BOC Hobsonville 12 October 1939.
Sold to Auckland Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 17 January 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIA during 1946.
This was the second Tiger Moth to be released for civilian flying after the war.
To R. White. To Auckland Gliding Club January 1957.
To Central Hawkes Bay Aero Club in March 1961.
To J. Pheasant, New Plymouth in December 1963.
To Auckland Gliding Club mid 1964. To Gisborne Aero Club in 1965.
To J. Pheasant, Auckland 01 April 1977.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000. Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ722 3696 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6323 on 21 June 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Auckland Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 08 September 1938 and registered as ZK-AGH.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 01 October 1939 for a cost of 1200 pounds.
Crashed into sea 600 yards off Narrow Neck Beach, Auckland about 1000 hours on 31 August 1940 while being operated by Flying Instructor's School, Hobsonville.
Pilot Officer Robert Goldstone killed and Pilot Officer B. Le Pine injured, but rescued by Navy vessel.
The aircraft entered a spin at low altitude and crashed into the sea about 600 yards offshore.
Wreckage salvaged on 03 September by 3 fishing boats and aircraft written off.
NZ723 3935 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6520 on 10 March 1939 and imported into New Zealand for the Auckland Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 15 June 1939 and registered as ZK-AHF.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 01 October 1939 for a cost of 1650 pounds.
Crashed into sea near mouth of Whau Creek, Auckland on 06 January 1941 while being operated by Flying Instructor's School, Hobsonville.
Pilot Officer P. Worsp and Pilot Officer Arthur Long injured but rescued by a TEAL Launch.
Long died in Wellington Hospital on 27 September 1942 as a result of his injuries.
The aircraft entered a spin off a downwind turn in the Hobsonville circuit and crashed into the sea about a mile offshore.
Wreckage returned to Hobsonville and aircraft written off.
NZ724 3680 Built at Hatfield.
Issued with UK C of A number 6259 on 25 April 1938 and imported into New Zealand for the Auckland Aero Club.
Issued with New Zealand Certificate of Registration on 28 June 1938 and registered as ZK-AFP.
Impressed into the RNZAF on 01 October 1939 for a cost of 1400 pounds.
Involved in first fatal RNZAF Tiger Moth accident on 12 March 1940 when a pilot fell from the aircraft near Mangere after his harness fastener became disengaged during a roll.
Squadron Leader David Allen killed.
Crashed into sea near Castor Bay, Auckland at 1420 hours on 18 April 1941 while being operated by Flying Instructor's School, Hobsonville.
The aircraft was in a climbing turn when it entered a spin from which there was insufficient height to recover.
Pilot Officer Bertrand Butler killed and Pilot Officer M. Hoy injured but rescued by gunners of the Royal NZ Artillery.
Wreckage dragged ashore by Navy and aircraft written off.
NZ730 3749 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-AFJL.
British C of A number 6416 expired 25 October 1939.
UK registration cancelled 14 February 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 15 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
To No.42 Squadron.
Sold to the Waikato Aero Club from Whenuapai on 26 December 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALT.
Written off in midair collision with ZK-ALL (NZ734) at Rukuhia Aerodrome on 04 March 1950.
NZ731 3223 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-ACSK.
British C of A number 4289 expired 26 June 1940.
UK registration cancelled 30 May 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 19 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Issued free to the Wellington Aero Club from Woodbourne on 14 August 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASS on 21 September 1948.
To Aerial Fertilising Co Ltd, Wellington on 17 May 1950 for use as topdresser.
Entered service as topdresser on 23 September 1950.
Crashed at Koeke Junction near Taihape on 31 October 1950 killing pilot Steven Symes.
The aircraft stalled in a climbing turn and collided with a steep hillside.
Cancelled from register on 01 May 1952.
NZ732 3426 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-ADUK.
British C of A number 5137 expired 20 February 1940.
UK registration cancelled 14 February 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 09 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942. Fitted with a canopy during 1944.
To No.42 Squadron in July 1945 and used as a reserve aircraft for firewatch duties based at Rotorua.
Destroyed by fire in Exhibition Buildings, Rongotai on 25 September 1946 and written off.
NZ733 3747 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-AFJI.
British C of A number 6414 expired 17 October 1939.
UK registration cancelled 14 February 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 02 July 1940.
To Woodbourne as instrument flying trainer.
With Number 1 EFTS 1942.
Collided with NZ788 over Outram Landing Ground, near Taieri during forced landing practice while operating with No.1 EFTS on 07 November 1942.
LAC John Mitchell killed.
Written off books at Taieri on 27 November 1942 as reduced to produce.
NZ734 3722 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-AFJF.
British C of A expired 29 September 1939.
UK registration cancelled 14 February 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 10 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940 coded "D".
To No.1 EFTS, Taieri by 1942.
Undercarriage sheared off at Taieri after landing short and hitting a creek bank on 07 October 1942.
Sold to Waikato Aero Club from Whenuapai on 18 July 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALL.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
Written off in midair collision with ZK-ALT (NZ730) at Rukuhia Aerodrome on 04 March 1950.
NZ735 3357 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-ADLU.
British C of A number 4981 expired 25 October 1939.
UK registration cancelled 14 February 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 12 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1944. Coded "31".
Issued free to South Canterbury Aero Club from Wigram on 22 January 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARJ on 20 February 1948.
Test flown after overhaul on 10 March 1948 when it had a total of 5124.5 hours since new.
To Southland Aerial Fertilisers Ltd on 24 July 1950 for topdressing.
Reconverted to original configuration and sold to one of the company's employees.
To Hokitika Aero Club on 22 January 1958.
To W. and J. Mathewson on 13 June 1961. To Wigram Gliding Club on 30 January 1962.
To Tiger Syndicate, Wigram on 14 October 1966.
To D. Waters on 22 December 1967. Written off after collision with a tractor at Taieri on 03 January 1969.
To I. Stratham, Hamilton on 04 November 1971 and still dismantled at Ardmore in 1978.
To C. Bellingham, Waiuku on 20 March 1979.
Restored using parts from ZK-AZY and flew again on 16 May 1981.
To G. Lock and A. Leuschke, Auckland 12 September 1986.
To P. Carpenter, Takapuna on 21 July 1988.
To Tiger ARJ Syndicate on 24 July 1989.
To Rimmington Family Trust, Hamilton on 13 August 1992.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
This aircraft has suffered 13 accidents during it's career, 4 during its RNZAF service and 9 in it's civilian life.
NZ736 82185 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-AFNL.
British C of A number 6662 expired 26 June 1940.
UK registration cancelled 14 February 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 16 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1942.
Crashed inverted during a simulated engine failure exercise near Harris Field, Canterbury on 07 January 1943 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Pilot Officer Edward Morley and LAC Eldred Hart both killed.
Written off books at Harewood on 20 January 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ737 3226 Built at Hatfield and registered to London Aeroplane Club as G-ACWB.
British C of A number 4402 expired 11 November 1939.
UK registration cancelled 25 January 1940 and shipped to New Zealand for RNZAF.
BOC with Unit 18 Rongotai on 16 August 1940 after initial test flight on that day.
To No.3 EFTS, Harewood on 28 August 1940.
Overturned on landing at Harewood on 09 November 1941 and transported to No.2 Stores Depot Rongotai for repair.
Test flown after repairs on 07 March 1941 and ferried to Harewood on 21 March.
Damaged in heavy landing on 16 July 1941 and returned to Rongotai again for repairs.
Test flown on 04 November 1941 and once more returned to Harewood on 18 November of that year.
Another heavy landing in November 1942 resulted in the aircraft arriving at Rongotai for further repairs on 09 November 1942.
Test flown on 04 March 1943 and returned to Harewood on the 12th March.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood until 1945 when it was transferred to No.2 Aircraft Storage Unit, Woodbourne for storage on 02 April 1945.
Transferred to No.3 ASU, Taieri on 05 September 1945.
Flown to Harewood under a special authorisation on 04 April 1947 for conversion by Airwork NZ Ltd. to civil register.
Sold to NZ Insurance Company on behalf of the Marlborough Aero Club from Taieri on 08 April 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APM on 06 June 1947.
The aircraft was a replacement for ZK-AKJ which had crashed on 01 December 1946.
To W. Jordan, Nelson in November 1963.
To Wanganui Gliding Club in 1965. To I. Dittmer, Masterton 08 June 1967.
Crashed into sea off Te Araroa when the engine failed to respond after recovering from a spin on 26 January 1979.
Pilot escaped without major injury.
Remains, including engine, later retrieved from sea.
Aircraft considered destroyed and cancelled from register on 11 May 1998 as withdrawn.
Stored damaged at Featherston.
NZ738 82344 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6774 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC No.2 EFTS New Plymouth 30 December 1939.
Crashed near Ashburton on 16 April 1943 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Flying Officer P. Clark and LAC K. Outrim seriously injured.
Written off books at Ashburton on 09 June 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ739 82345 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6769 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC No.2 EFTS New Plymouth 05 January 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
Destroyed by a gale at Ashburton on 01 February 1943 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton on 19 February 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ740 82296 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6772 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC Flying Instructors School, Mangere 22 December 1939.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944. Coded "H".
Sold to Canterbury Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 04 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIY in April 1946.
Converted to canopy version by Airwork NZ Ltd.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings on 17 December 1951 and converted to topdresser.
Withdrawn from use during 1958 and scrapped at Hastings later that year.
Cancelled from register on 03 December 1958.
NZ741 82297 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6771 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC Flying Instructors School, Mangere 23 December 1939.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to Middle Districts Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 02 May 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil aircraft register as ZK-AIV in April 1946.
Flown by club until April 1951. To Waikato Aero Club March 1953.
Crashed and destroyed by fire at Oparau on 28 April 1954 and remains sold to W. Bower and Co Ltd to be used for parts.
NZ742 82294 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6770 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC No.2 EFTS New Plymouth 08 January 1940.
Crashed near Ashburton on 17 December 1942 while operating with No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton on 09 January 1943.
NZ743 82295 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6768 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 January 1940.
With No.1 EFTS 1940-1943.
Damaged in crash on Taiere Airfiled on 12 February 1940.
Sold to Waikato Aero Club from Whenuapai on 26 December 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALU.
Crashed at Parore on 16 October 1957. Fuselage seen derelict at Rukuhia on 03 December 1958.
Believed to be under rebuild at Nelson.
NZ744 82346 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6775 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 09 February 1940.
With No.1 EFTS 1940-1944.
Sold to Nelson Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 14 June 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft register as ZK-AJP in June 1946.
To Air Contracts Ltd, Masterton on 24 October 1950 for topdressing.
Reconverted to original configuration in 1956.
Sold to R. Withey, Hawera who leased it to the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club.
To D. Fraser, Masterton in early 1959.
To T. Withey, Hawera in 1961.
To R. Shewry, New Plymouth in late 1963 and airworthy at Tahora with the canopy ex ZK-AIW fitted.
To L. Harris and Sons, Napier 03 March 1971.
To P. Harris, Napier 12 April 1988.
To W. Harris, Taradale 22 February 2000.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ745 82347 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6776 issued 12 October 1939.
BOC No.2 EFTS New Plymouth 26 April 1940.
Hit by NZ521 while landing at Bell Block Aerodrome New Plymouth on 06 September 1940 while being operated by No.2 EFTS and written off.
NZ746 82298 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6773 issued 09 October 1939.
BOC No.2 EFTS New Plymouth 01 March 1940.
Crashed at Waitara on 04 December 1940 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
NZ747 82392 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6783 issued 24 October 1939.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 14 February 1940.
With No.1 EFTS 1940-1944.
NZ747 flew 3111.25 hours in RNZAF service before being issued free to NZNAC from Taieri on 03 March 1948.
Entering the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARX on 18 June 1948.
The aircraft was given a lengthy overhaul and finally emerged on 06 October 1950 to be operated by the NAC Social and Sports Club.
To Waimate Branch Aero Club Syndicate on 22 October 1958.
To South Canterbury Aero Club, Waimate Branch 08 September 1960.
Crashed near Fairlie, South Canterbury on 19 December 1961 after a forced landing due to engine failure.
By this time the aircraft had logged 4977:55 hours.
Wreckage trucked to Timaru and purchased by S. Brodie, Rangitata.
Cancelled from register on 21 October 1963.
To E. Moffat, Temuka on 31 January 1975.
Rebuilt by Aerotech, Timaru and flew again on 26 February 1975, with new C of A being issued on 25 March 1975.
To M. McLeay, D. Grave, and P. McKean, Invercargill 1976.
Crashed near Tapanui on 18 March 1976.
NZ748 82393 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6784 issued 24 October 1939.
BOC No.1 EFTS Taieri 14 February 1940.
Crashed through phone lines at Middlemarch at 1035 on 14 June 1940 while being operated by No.1 EFTS when LAC Fooks became lost and flew low to read the name of the Railway Station.
The pilot was injured and the aircraft damaged.
The aircraft collided with wires over the railway station while low flying.
LAC H. Fooks unhurt and the aircraft was trucked back to Taieri and written off.
NZ749 82394 Built at Hatfield and test flown prior to shipment to New Zealand for RNZAF contracts.
British C of A number 6788 issued 27 October 1939.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 15 February 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942.
Issued free to Canterbury Aero Club from Taieri on 03 February 1949 and never registered.
The aircraft was presumably used for spares.
NZ750    
NZ751 DHNZ1 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number not known but was almost certainly 82713.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 July 1940.
Flew only 20 hours before and was thereafter used as an instructional airframe.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Issued free to Tauranga Aero Club from Taieri on 08 May 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATN on 10 October 1949.
Not used by the club and onsold to R. Graham trading as Airspread Ltd, Tauranga for use as topdresser on 10 October 1949.
To F. McDonald in July 1957 who converted it back to a 2 seater.
To E. Hollick, Great Barrier Island 24 October 1957.
Crashed Palmers Beach, Great Barrier Island on 24 April 1966 when it overturned on take off after striking a soft patch of sand.
Pulled from water by tractor and taken to Claris Airfield on own wheels on 24 June 1966.
Pilot and passenger unhurt but aircraft badly damaged.
Cancelled from register 25 May 1990 as destroyed.
Re-registered to I. Insley, Swanson on 29 October 1993.
Insley had salvaged as much as possible from the Great Barrier accident and the remainder of the aircraft was burnt.
He also owned the fuselage on NZ771 from which has been used in the restoration of ZK-ATN.
To M. McDonald, Connecticut USA on 13 February 1995.
Offered for sale as a near complete project in January 2004 for NZ$200,000.
The aircraft fuselage is claimed to have flown only 20 hours since 1940.
To Brooklands Aviation Ltd, Auckland on 14 June 2004.
Presently under rebuild by Stan Smith at Dairy Flat utilising mainly new parts.
NZ752 DHNZ2 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number not known but was almost certainly 82840.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 14 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Coded "35". Sold to Auckland Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 23 January 1945.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIF.
Crashed at Mangere Aerodrome, Auckland on 20 April 1952.
NZ753 DHNZ3 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82714.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Coded "36".
Destroyed by a gale at Ashburton on 01 February 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton on 19 February 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ754 DHNZ4 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82873.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 16 August 1940. With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Crashed on landing at Harewood on 10 June 1944 while being operated by No.3 EFTS. and
Written off books at Harewood on 22 June 1944 as reduced to spares.
NZ755 DHNZ5 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number not known but was almost certainly 82836.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 August 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Sold to J. Gould, from Wigram on 20 November 1947. and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARC.
Onsold to Hauraki Aero Club after Gould was killed in the crash of ZK-APL on 24 December 1947.
To Stratford Aero Club October 1954.
Crashed near Stratford on 23 March 1958 after spinning into the ground and removed from the register in March 1958.
NZ756 DHNZ6 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number not known but was possibly 82397.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 July 1940.
Sold to Aircraft Services NZ Ltd, Auckland on 10 November 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASN on 07 July 1948.
To Auckland Aviation Services Ltd. for topdressing. To Barr Brothers on 03 May 1955.
Written off in gale at Waipukurau on 27 July 1957 and reduced to spares during 1958.
Cancelled from the register by 31 March 1958.
Believed to be under rebuild at Hastings.
NZ757 DHNZ7 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82395.
 BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 01 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1944.
Coded "39".
Issued free to Otago Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 17 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJA.
To D. Herron, Balfour in March 1957.
To C. Herron, Balfour in 1962.
To G. Cook and R. Courtney in late 1963.
Crashed at Charlton near Gore on 22 April 1964 and cancelled from the register on 29 July 1968 as damaged beyond repair.
NZ758 DHNZ8 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82396.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 31 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1941.
Crashed into Eyrewell Forest plantation during afternoon of 08 December 1941 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Solo pilot LAC J. Callan unhurt.
NZ759 DHNZ9 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number not known but was almost certainly 82841.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 26 August 1940. With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1943.
Sold to Marlborough Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 24 September 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKI on 06 September 1946.
To Checketts Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd, Dunedin on 21 April 1955 for use as a topdresser.
Written off in crash at Greenvale on 19 November 1955.
NZ760 DHNZ10 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82839.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 August 1940.
With No.1 EFTS 1940-1942.
Crashed into hillside near Taieri during unauthorised low flying while being operated by No.1 EFTS on 09 November 1942.
Sgt. Pilot P. Hyland seriously injured but pupil unhurt.
Written off books at Taieri on 09 December 1942 as reduced to produce.
NZ761 DHNZ11 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82838. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 August 1940.
With No.1 EFTS 1940-1941.
Crashed at Momona Aerodrome near Taieri on 17 December 1941 while being operated by No.1 EFTS and written off.
The aircraft stalled on approach and hit the ground in a vertical dive, narrowly missing a cheese factory.
LAC Edwards seriously injured.
NZ762 DHNZ12 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82715. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 July 1940.
Mid air collision with NZ1438 at Harris Field near Harewood at 1325 on 01 November 1943 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Flying Officer Travis Osborn and LAC Robert Hulbert killed.
Written off books at Harewood on 08 November 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ763 DHNZ13 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82944.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 September 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Crashed at West Eyreton on 19 October 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS and destroyed.
Written off books at Harewood on 31 May 1943.
NZ764 DHNZ14 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82945.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 September 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1942.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri from mid 1942.
Travelled through a gorse hedge and capsized into a creek at Taieri on 27 March 1942 after undershooting on practice force landing.
Sold to R. Fechney from Taieri on 12 April 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APV on 03 July 1947.
To Robertson Air Services, Hamilton by 1950.
Crashed near Hauturu 30 May 1957 and cancelled from the register 11 January 1960.
NZ765 DHNZ15 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82946.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 September 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1943.
With No.2 EFTS Ashburton late 1943.
Issued free to Wellington Aero Club from Taieri on 15 March 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AUE on 17 May 1950.
Stored by the club before being onsold to Air Contracts Ltd, Masterton on 17 May 1950 for topdressing.
Crashed at Oporae on 18 May 1952 seriously injuring pilot Johnny Eftimopol.
The overladen aircraft mushed into a hillside and the pilot broke his back in the accident being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
To Mrs. L Allardice on 04 September 1953 for use by Aerodress Ltd.
To Aerodress Ltd, Dannevirke on 04 December 1956, named "The Back Breaker".
Crashed at Akitio on 28 March 1957 when the farm owner attempted to taxi the aircraft and it inadvertently became airborne seriously injuring him.
Cancelled from register on 10 September 1957.
To B. Lynch, North Shore 03 June 1985.
To M. Ryan, Waharoa on 09 April 2002.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.

DH.82A Tiger Moth 
NZ765
Photo by Ivan Prince

NZ766 DHNZ16 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82947.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 September 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1942.
Crashed near Taieri at noon on 16 February 1942 while operating with No.1 EFTS.
The aircraft entered a spin at 4000 feet and completeed 11 turns before crashing into trees.
Pilot Officer Hugh McGill killed and LAC G. Rogers seriously injured.
Written off books at Taieri on 06 May 1942.
NZ767 DHNZ17 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82948.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 September 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1942.
Damaged after hitting the fire hose mast while landing at Taieri on 03 October 1940.
Flying Officer Kirkcaldie carried out a successful one wheel landing.
Suffered extensive damage after forced landing at Forbury Park Racecourse on 04 December 1940 due to engine failure.
The aircraft crashed through 2 fences and then turned over on it's back.
Sold to Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from Whenuapai on 13 May 1947.
entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANM on 07 February 1947.
Crashed at Te Ore Ore on 19 March 1948.
NZ768 DHNZ18 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 82949.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 26 September 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
Sold to Aircraft Services Ltd from Wigram on 05 September 1947.
The South Canterbury Aero Club applied to register the aircraft as ZK-ARJ on 16 January 1948.
This request was cancelled on 18 February 1948 and the aircraft entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARB with O. James, Tolaga Bay in 1950.
The aircraft was named "Pluto" and reconfigured as a topdresser.
Crashed in Waikite Valley 07 November 1956 and cancelled from register 05 March 1958.
NZ769 DHNZ19 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials. British construction number 83077.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai early 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1942.
Crashed into the main street of Gore during an Emergency Precautions Service exercise at 1040 hours on 11 June 1942 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Pilot Officer Geoffrey Coldham killed.
The aircraft hit the ground at a road intersection after colliding with power lines in Irk Street and then hit a car and truck near Mersey Street.
At the time the pilot was demonstrating the effect of an aircraft machine-gunning a civilian population.
Written off books at Taieri.
NZ770 DHNZ20 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials. British construction number 83078.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 October 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941.
Damaged in mid air collision with NZ791 at Taieri on 17 September 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Crashed at Harewood on 22 March 1944 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
The aircraft was low on approach to land and collided with a 30 foot high dispersal hangar.
Written off books at Harewood on 14 April 1944 as reduced to spares.
NZ771 DHNZ21 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83079.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 05 October 1940.
With No.1 EFTS 1942.
Sold to F. Greenstreet from Taieri on 02 August 1947.
On sold to the Waikato Aero Club for use as spares.
Remains sold to R. McGarry who in turn sold it to I. Insley, Swanson.
Sold to M. McDonald in 1993.
Fuselage and other parts being used in restoration of ZK-ATN (NZ751) at Dairy Flat.
NZ772 DHNZ22 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83080.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 09 October 1940. With No.1 EFTS 1942-1943.
Sold to Aircraft Services Ltd from Taieri on 10 November 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASG on 22 June 1948.
On sold to T. Lawrence, Dargaville in June 1948 after overhaul.
To Auckland Aviation Services Ltd in late 1950 for use as company hack and training aircraft.
To Aviation Sales and Service 15 August 1955.
To D. Payne, Auckland on 22 September 1963.
Under restoration at Napier by 1978.
To Saunderson/West/Webb Syndicate, Auckland on 07 June 1988.
Crashed off Takapuna Beach on 10 October 1990 killing passenger and seriously injuring pilot.
The pilot developed a serious illness while flying and temporarily lost conciousness while flying off the beach.
Cancelled from register on 18 January 1991 as destroyed.
Believed to be under restoration at Warkworth.
NZ773 DHNZ23 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83081.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 October 1940.
With No.21 Communications Squadron.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Issued free to Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from Taieri on 23 August 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASU on 13 December 1948.
Crashed at Orua Beach on 14 March 1953.
Cancelled from register on 10 August 1954 due accident.
NZ774 DHNZ24 Fuselage built at Hatfield and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83082. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 October 1940.
Crashed near Omata, New Plymouth on 23 December 1941 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
LAC M. Ryan seriously injured.
Written off at New Plymouth.
NZ775 DHNZ25 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83202.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 October 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai from 29 October 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1944.
Sold to Auckland Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 30 January 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIN.
To Barr Brothers 29 September 1952 and converted to topdresser.
Withdrawn from use at Ardmore during October 1958 and cancelled from the register 18 March 1965.
Rebuilt using some parts from ZK-BJH and presented to MOTAT.
Presently on loan to Waikato Farming Museum in Hamilton.
NZ776 DHNZ26 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83203.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 October 1940.
Written off at Rongotai during 1941 while operating with No.4 EFTS.
NZ777 DHNZ27 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83204.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 October 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-1944.
Sold to T. Nevell, Otago (WARB release no. 4885) from Taieri on 08 July 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQQ on 16 January 1948.
To Chartres Brothers. Damaged in gale at Mossburn 30 September 1948.
Destroyed by fire while being transported in railway wagon on 06 October 1948.
NZ778 DHNZ28 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83205.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 01 November 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
Mid air collision with NZ1411 at 800 feet in the Harewood circuit at 0845 hours on 25 July 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
LAC Frank Goldsmith killed after both aircraft locked together, plunging to the ground and catching fire.
Written off books at Harewood on 20 August 1942.
NZ779 DHNZ29 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83206.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 01 November 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-1944, coded "5".
Sold to Otago Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 13 June 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJL.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
Used by the club until August 1950.
To Southland and Otago Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd.
Crashed at Five Forks on 08 October 1957 and written off.
Subsequently re-appeared at Mandeville in the late 1960s after having been rebuilt to non-flying condition utilising parts from ZK-BJK.
Later transferred to the Yaldhurst Museum, Christchurch for display.
The museum exhibit consisted of fuselage, undercarriage, cowlings and rudder and bore no identification other than "ZK-AJL" pencilled on the rear instrument panel.
The cowlings were white with a black anti-dazzle panel, the same as the scheme worn by the aircraft at Mandeville.
Further details not known.
NZ780 DHNZ30 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83207.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 November 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Coded "45". Issued free to Auckland Aero Club from Taieri on 04 February 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BLY in October 1955.
Stored at Mangere prior to registration and sale to Aero Farms Syndicate in January 1956.
Written off in accident at Paparoa on 13 April 1958 when it swung on takeoff while topdressing and collided with drums.
Cancelled from the register in 1959.
NZ781 DHNZ31 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83379. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 12 November 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1942. Sold to Aircraft Services NZ Ltd. from Taieri on 14 March 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AUD on 06 February 1950.
To Weedair Ltd on 04 December 1956.
Withdrawn from use in September 1957 and cancelled from register on 25 September 1957 as reduced to spares.
Parts of the aircraft were used in the rebuild of ZK-AUT.
Re-entered the New Zealand Register as ZK-AUD on 06 June 2002 with R. McNair, Auckland.
Test flown on 16 June 2002 from Ardmore and currently airworthy in New Zealand.
Advertised for sale in June 2003 for $NZ250,000.
NZ782 DHNZ32 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83380.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 12 November 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Crashed north of Waimakariri River on 02 September 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 29 September 1942 as reduced to spares.
NZ783 DHNZ33 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83381.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 15 November 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
Sold to L. Gray from Woodbourne for 180 pounds (WARB Release 4819) on 22 January 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANV on 24 January 1947.
To Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club in July 1947.
Crashed at Hastings on 23 October 1947.
NZ784 DHNZ34 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83382.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 November 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
Mid air collision with NZ789 over Taieri on 25 August 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
The aicraft was involved in practicing forced landings when the accident occurred at 1110 hours.
Flying Officer Frank Waymouth and LAC Lewis Ireland killed.
Written off books at Taieri on 13 September 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ785 DHNZ35 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83383.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 November 1940.
Issued free to Wanganui Aero Club from Taieri on 04 June 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARN on 16 June 1949.
Overhauled by Airwork for the club and placed in storage at Christchurch until sold to Airwork by the club who never used it.
Initially registered by Airwork NZ Ltd. Hired to the Canterbury Aero Club for a short while before being converted to a topdresser.
To Aerial Farming of NZ Ltd, Palmerston North on 14 September 1951.
Crashed at Hikimutu on 07 April 1954.
NZ786 DHNZ36 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83384.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 November 1940.
SOC 08 July 1947.
Sold to T. Nevell, Otago (WARB release no. 4885) from Taieri on 08 July 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASV on 13 January 1949.
It was unused by Nevell and sold to Airwork NZ Ltd. who registered it initially.
Loaned to South Canterbury Aero Club for some time before being converted to topdresser during 1950.
To Gisborne Aerial Topdressing on 16 October 1951.
To Fieldair Ltd, Gisborne in December 1951 (change of company name).
Crashed at Otoko on 02 December 1953.
Cancelled from register on 08 March 1954.
Restored to register on 15 September 1995, to B. Dunn, Wellington and rebuilt at Mandeville.
To Croydon Aircraft Co, Mandeville on 21 December 2001.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ787 DHNZ37 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83385.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 December 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Sold to Middle Districts Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 15 March 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIU.
Crashed at Mahoe on 13 November 1949.
Cancelled from register as reduced to spares on 06 June 1957.
NZ788 DHNZ38 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83386.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 December 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
Mid air collision with NZ733 over Outram Landing Ground near Taieri on 07 November 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
LAC R. Whisker parachuted to safety.
Written off books at Taieri on 30 November 1942 as reduced to produce.
NZ789 DHNZ39 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83387.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 December 1940.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai from 18 December 1940-February 1942.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1943.
Mid air collision with NZ784 over Taieri at 1110 hours on 25 August 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Flying Officer Robert Campbell and LAC Brian Hall killed.
Written off books at Taieri on 13 September 1943 as reduced to produce.
NZ790 DHNZ40 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83388.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 09 December 1940.
Crashed at Woodhill, 5 miles south of Helensville at 1120 hours on 28 March 1941 while being operated by No.4 EFTS.
The aircraft was completing a steep turn at 150 feet when it stalled, crashed into the ground and burst into flames.
LAC Edwin Moore killed and aircraft written off.
NZ791 DHNZ41 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83389.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 January 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1943.
Damaged in mid air collision with NZ770 at Taieri on 17 September 1941.
Sold to J. Neave from Wigram on 23 December 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANO on 06 January 1947.
Operated by J.D. Neave Aerial Transport.
Crashed at Cust on 06 March 1948 while on lease to the Canterbury Aero Club.
NZ792 DHNZ42 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83390.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 January 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to W. McRae from Taieri on 23 January 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASQ.
Used by the Hauraki Aero Club from September 1948 - August 1949.
To Gisborne Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd. at a cost of 525 pounds in August 1949 and converted to topdresser.
Converted to seed sower by 1959 after being rebuilt using the fuselage of ZK-ATG (NZ1466).
Reconverted to standard configuration and used by the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from 26 October 1960 - March 1962.
Withdrawn from use at Masterton in March 1962 and cancelled from the register on 05 March 1962 as reduced to spares.
NZ793 DHNZ43 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83391.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 17 January 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
Sold to Mr. Anderson from Wigram on 24 January 1947.
No further details known.
NZ794 DHNZ44 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83392.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 January 1941. With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Sold to New Plymouth Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 24 May 1946. and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJJ.
Destroyed in hangar fire at Bell Block Aerodrome on 15 January 1952.
NZ795 DHNZ45 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83393.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 January 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-44. Sold to Southland Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 08 February 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APS.
To South Canterbury Aero Club in August 1955.
Crashed into boundary fence at Levels, Timaru on 22 December 1956.
Cancelled from register on 08 March 1957.
Re-entered the register on 11 November 1957 with Aerotech Ltd. after being rebuilt as ZK-BUO and fitted with a canopy.
The fuselage of ZK-APS was mated with new wings in the rebuild.
To K. McIntosh, Oturehua in 1959.
To I. Green, New Plymouth in late 1963.
To New Plymouth Aero Club in 1967 and converted back to a conventional two seater.
To M. Falconer, Hamilton on 01 March 1972.
To S. Spencer-Bower, Rangiora on 22 March 1974.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ796 DHNZ46 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83394.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 January 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942. With CFS, Woodbourne 1945.
In storage at Taieri by 19 September 1945.
Declared surplus on WARB number 797 dated 11 November 1946 and again on WARB number 1030 dated 14 April 1947 but remained unsold.
Total airframe hours were recorded as 2127.
Issued free to the Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from Taieri on 13 May 1949.
Was stored for some years before entering the New Zealand Civil Aircraft register as ZK-BCC on 08 January 1953.
Crashed at Porangahau when it hit an obstruction at the end of the airstrip while landing on 03 September 1960.
Not repaired and registration cancelled on 08 November 1960.
NZ797 DHNZ47 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83395.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 31 January 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to the Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 17 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIX in April 1946.
Crashed at Rongotai on 25 February 1954 when it stalled and spun into the ground and burst into flames on impact killing the pilot.
Cancelled from the register on 12 December 1956 as burnt.
NZ798 DHNZ48 Fuselage built at Cowley and shipped to New Zealand.
Remainder of aircraft constructed at Rongotai from local materials.
British construction number 83396.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 31 January 1941.
Issued free to the Waikato Aero Club from Wigram on 15 April 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARY.
Crashed at Kaipaki on 14 July 1951.
NZ799 DHNZ49 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 21 February 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
Sold to Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 10 April 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIJ on 10 April 1946.
Crashed at Twyford on 01 December 1948.
NZ800 DHNZ50 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 February 1941.
Crashed into the Eyre River bed on 12 December 1941 while being operated by No.3 EFTS and written off.
NZ801 DHNZ51 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 March 1941.
Crashed near Waimakariri River at 0915 hours on 06 June 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
The aircraft entered a spin from a left hand gliding turn at about 1000 feet and crashed into the ground.
LAC Douglas Moir killed.
Written off books at Harewood on 02 July 1942 as reduced to spares.
NZ802 DHNZ52 Built at Rongotai. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 March 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Issued free to Middle Districts Aero Club from Wigram on 10 February 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASC.
To Manawatu Aerial Topdressing in July 1950 and converted to topdresser entering service on 26 September of that year.
To Advance Aviation, Kaitaia on 20 February 1955.
Crashed at Punakitere, near Kaikohe and written off on 17 May 1957.
NZ803 DHNZ53 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 March 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Crashed at Harewood on 21 June 1945 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 03 July 1945.
NZ804 DHNZ54 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 March 1941.
Issued free to Nelson Aero Club from Taieri on 03 March 1950.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AWJ on 28 July 1950.
To Aerial Projects Ltd, Hastings on 12 November 1951 and converted to topdresser.
Withdrawn from use and placed in storage during 1958 but reactivated in April 1959.
Company name was changed to Sherwood Aviation in 1960 and the aircraft was withdrawn from service and scrapped.
Registration cancelled on 25 March 1960 at owners request.
NZ805 DHNZ55 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 14 March 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1943.
Crashed and burned out at Taieri at 1450 hours on 14 January 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
The aircraft failed to recover from a spin, crashed and caught fire.
The instructor bailed out but his parachute failed to deploy.
Flying Officer Jack King and LAC John Gordon killed.
Written off books at Taieri on 13 February 1943.
NZ806 DHNZ56 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 March 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri February 1942.
Extensively damaged while landing at Taieri in a gale on 26 February 1942.
A wingtip struck the ground and the aircraft cartwheeled.
Written off at Rongotai on 27 February 1942 after being found uneconomic to repair.
NZ807 DHNZ57 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 26 March 1941.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
Damaged in ground collision woth Vildebeest NZ132 at Gisborne on 16 November 1942 while being operated by No.8 GR Squadron.
Repaired and re-entered service.
Sold to Otago Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 31 July 1946 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKH on 31 July 1946.
To E. Moffat, Timaru in mid 1950s.
To R. Fenton, Timaru in October 1958.
To J. Rolleston and others, Timaru in 1959.
To E. Moffat , Geraldine in 1961.
To J. Hanlon, Dunedin on 01 December 1965 and stored in pieces there by 1971.
Crashed and destroyed by fire at Waimate Aerodrome killing pilot on 31 March 1975.
The aircraft was part of a formation flight giving a display when for no apparent reason it dropped astern and lost altitude, before entering a steep dive and crashing onto the airport.
The pilot was killed in the crash and the accident investigation pointed to some sort of temporary physical incapacitation.
Cancelled from register on 18 June 1975.
NZ808 DHNZ58 Built at Rongotai. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 31 March 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to the Nelson Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 27 June 1946 and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKD in June 1946.
Missing on flight from Takaka on 16 November 1946.
It was presumed that the aircraft had crashed into the sea in Golden Bay.
The wreckage was subsequently washed ashore at Whariwharangi Bay.
This was the first fatal civilian Tiger Moth accident in New Zealand.
NZ809 DHNZ59 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 April 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
Issued free to New Plymouth Aero Club from Taieri on 13 February 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AXA.
Not used by the Aero Club and onsold to Southland and Otago Aerial Topdressing Co.
Converted to topdresser and entered service in 1951.
To Air Services Wairarapa Ltd, Masterton on 26 December 1955.
To Air Contracts Ltd. in damaged condition after hitting a hill at Timaru on 13 April 1956.
To Aerial Superspread Ltd on 23 September 1956 after rebuild.
Withdrawn from use in 1957.
To Aerial Spraying NZ Ltd, Feilding in 1958 and broken up for spares.
Fuselage sighted scrapped at Gisborne on 26 November 1958.
Cancelled from register on 08 April 1958.
NZ810 DHNZ60 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 10 April 1941. With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
Damaged it's proellor and wing after hitting a fence at Outram during forced landing practice on 29 September 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Transferred to Taieri for storage on 14 October 1944.
Issued free to the Marlborough Aero Club from Taieri on 21 September 1948.
Was used for spares and never registered.
Fuselage sold in 1971 and transported to Hawkes Bay for use in rebuild of ZK-BEF.
NZ811 DHNZ61 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 24 April 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Incomplete and dismantled at de Havilland Rongotai ex No.42 Squadron on 16 January 1946.
Written off books from No.42 Squadron on 20 February 1946.
NZ812 DHNZ62 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 April 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1943.
Crashed at Harewood on 12 July 1943 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 27 July 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ813 DHNZ63 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 May 1941.
Issued free to Middle Districts Aero Club from Taieri on 13 March 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASD.
To Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club in June 1949.
Crashed near Hastings on 20 August 1949 and remains were sold to W. Bower and Co Ltd to be used for parts.
Cancelled from register on 06 June 1957 as reduced to spares.
NZ814 DHNZ64 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 May 1941. With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to Marlborough Aero Club from Whenuapai on 02 October 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIT in 1946.
To Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington on 01 October 1954 and converted to topdresser.
Crashed into trees near Ekatahuna on 30 June 1955.
Damaged beyond repair and broken up for spares.
Cancelled from the register on 04 April 1961 as not flyable.
NZ815 DHNZ65 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 15 May 1941.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Sold to Aircraft Service Ltd from Taieri on 19 March 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOU.
To Auckland Aviation Services by 1950.
Crashed at Poutu after hitting a fence on takeoff during topdressing operations on 12 May 1953 and wrecked.
NZ816 DHNZ66 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 15 May 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-1944.
Sold to W. Harding from Taieri on 13 February 1948.
The New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARO.
Converted to topdresser with Wanganui Aerial Work and entered service on 27 April 1950.
Crashed at Hurleyville, 14 km east of Hawera on 08 February 1952 killing pilot Doug Holloway.
NZ817 DHNZ67 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 May 1941.
 Issued free to Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from Taieri on 26 May 1950.
Was used for spares and never registered.
NZ818 DHNZ68 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 21 May 1941. Fitted with a canopy during early 1943.
Sold to New Plymouth Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 27 June 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKE.
The canopy was retained on this aircraft for some time after it was civilianised.
To Aerodress Ltd, Dannevirke in December 1951 and converted to topdresser.
To J. Richardson, Feilding on 24 June 1957. Crashed near Feilding on 13 September 1961.
NZ819 DHNZ69 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 June 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942.
Destroyed by fire on ground at Ashburton on 08 November 1942 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
In rather bizarre circumstances a spark from the funnel of a traction engine passing down a road near the airfield set fire to grass, which in turn set fire to the aircraft, ultimately destroying it.
Written off books at Ashburton on 19 January 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ820 DHNZ70 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 June 1941.
Sold to Wellington Aero Club from Wigram on 25 July 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALX.
To Aerial Work Marlborough Ltd on 01 May 1950 and converted to topdresser.
To Farmers Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd on 26 September 1956.
To E. McIvor, Te Anau on 19 February 1960.
To B. Meehan, Karitane on 09 October 1961.
To Wigram Gliding Club in January 1965 to be used for spares with it's last flight being 08 January 1965.
Stored in Club hangar at Wigram for some years before being removed.
Cancelled from register on 24 February 1965 as withdrawn from use.
Rejoined the register on 07 January 1981 with S. Tantrum, Levin after restoration.
To Johnston/Harvey Syndicate, Taupo on 31 August 1981.
To S. Tantrum, Levin by March 1985.
Crashed at Foxpine Aerodrome after diving into ground on 05 January 1986.
Pilot and passenger seriously injured and aircraft described as destroyed.
To N. and K. Smith, Taupo on 31 August 1993.
To Johnston / Harvey Syndicate, Tauranga on 02 February 1994.
Crashed after diving into orchard near Tauranga on 11 November 1994 seriously injuring pilot.
Cancelled from register on 22 December 1994.
To S. Tantrum and believed to be stored at Omaka awaiting it's eighth major rebuild.
NZ821 DHNZ71 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 June 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1944.
Sold to Aircraft Service Ltd from Wigram on 10 November 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARI.
To F. McKeever, Onehunga after overhaul by Aircraft Service.
Used as company hack during 1948-1949 with the titling "Monkey Airways" on the cowling.
To Auckland Aviation Services and converted to topdresser in March 1950.
Reconverted to original configuration in December 1956 and used for training pilots.
Crashed at Waimaramara during non topdressing flight on 02 February 1957 killing pilot Euan Bowman.
The aircraft was totally destroyed.
NZ822 DHNZ72 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 June 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1944.
Sold to Middle Districts Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 30 January 1946.
entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIH on 13 January 1946.
Crashed at Rongotea on 03 June 1951 and remains sold to W. Bower and Co Ltd to be used for parts.
Cancelled from register on 06 June 1957.
NZ823 DHNZ73 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 June 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Issued free to New Plymouth Aero Club from Taieri on 28 May 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATQ.
The club did not use it but onsold it to Miles King.
Converted to topdresser for use by Rural Aviation Ltd, New Plymouth and named "TIPITOUT".
Crashed at Awakino on 29 April 1953 and cancelled from the register on 09 May 1953.
NZ824 DHNZ74 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 June 1941.
First flight at Rongotai on 23 June 1941.
To No.1 EFTS, Taieri on 13 July 1941.
Crashed on 12 August 1941 at Silverstream while landing out of wind and suffered extensive damage.
Airframe forwarded to Rongotai for repair on 15 September 1941.
Test flown after rebuild on 11 December 1941 and returned to Taieri on 23 December 1941.
Stored during May and June 1942.
Sent to Rongotai for complete overhaul on 28 April 1944 at which time the aircraft had flown 1734:20 hours.
Returned to No.1 EFTS on 14 September 1944.
Sold to Tauranga Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 25 June 1946 and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJU in June 1946 with TTA of 2126:15.
Crashed at Opotiki on 31 October 1954.
NZ825 DHNZ75 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 June 1941.
Issued free to Middle Districts Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 11 January 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIB.
To W. Bower and Company in January 1954 and converted to topdresser.
Crashed after stalling in turn at Putara on 17 May 1954 and not rebuilt.
To Aviation Sales and Service.
To Hawera Aero Club in June 1957.
To Aircraft Sales and Service, Palmerston North in June 1958.
Fuselage at Kairanga in 1961.
Cancelled from register on 02 November 1962 as dismantled.
Ownership had passed to Colin Smith of Gore by 1980.
Restored to register on 05 June 1987 with C. Smith, Gore.
Cancelled from register on 31 August 2001 as withdrawn.
Believed to be under restoration at Mandeville.
NZ826 DHNZ76 Built at Rongotai. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 27 June 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1944.
With No.42 Squadron at Rotorua from August 1945 - April 1946 for forest fire watching duties.
Destroyed by fire in Exhibition Buildings, Rongotai on 25 September 1946.
Written off books at Rongotai on 25 September 1946.
NZ827 DHNZ77 Built at Rongotai. BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 July 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Crashed at Harewood at 0805 on 20 October 1943 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
The aircraft stalled on final approach and crashed into the ground half a mile south of the airfield.
Lieutenant John Richter killed.
Written off books at Harewood on 02 November 1843 as reduced to spares.
NZ828 DHNZ78 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 14 July 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Sold to F. Eustage, Palmerston North from Woodbourne on 30 December 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANI on 09 January 1947.
Apparently this sale did not proceed and the registration was cancelled on 14 May 1947.
The aircraft was then sold to J. Gould, Paraparaumu on 02 May 1947 and was registered as ZK-APL on 06 May 1947.
Crashed near Paraparaumu on 24 December 1947 while being operated by the Paraparaumu Flying School.
NZ829 DHNZ79 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai on 17 July 1941.
Crashed 4 km north of Harewood on 03 March 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 26 March 1942.
NZ830 DHNZ80 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 16 July 1941.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai from 22 July 1941-07 March 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth/Ashburton 1942-1943.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 09 December 1943-07 November 1944.
To Woodbourne for storage on 07 November 1944.
Sold to Marlborough Aero Club from Woodbourne on 04 March 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AON on 13 March 1947.
To Willmotts Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd in August 1951.
To Auster Air Services on 09 December 1959.
To Aerial Sowing Canterbury Ltd, Timaru in late 1961.
To Auster Air Services, Timaru as sprayer until 1965.
To Aerotech Ltd, Timaru.
To S. Brodie, Rangitata Island.
Cancelled from the register on 29 July 1968 and stored at Timaru.
Restored to the register on 10 August 1988 to W. and Y. Lamb, West Melton.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ831 DHNZ81 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 July 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood early 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton late 1942.
Issued free to Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 20 February 1946 and
entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AID on 20 February 1946.
Crashed at Pakowhai, near Hastings on 22 January 1949 and cancelled from the register on 28 March 1949.
Remains purchased by Robertson Air Services Ltd, Hamilton and rebuilt as topdresser.
Re-entered the register as ZK-AVD on 08 June 1950.
Sold to W. Bower and Co. and delivered to them on 22 May 1953.
To Aviation Sales and Service Ltd on 20 June 1958 and broken up for parts.
Cancelled from the register on 24 June 1958 as reduced to spares.
NZ832 DHNZ82 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 July 1941.
Mid air collision at 500 feet with NZ781 near Taieri on 22 March 1944 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
The lower wing of the aircraft collapsed and it spun into the ground and caught fire.
LAC Andrew Downie killed.
Written off books at Taieri on 15 April 1944.
NZ833 DHNZ83 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 August 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Crashed after spinning into ground at Harewood on 15 May 1945 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 06 June 1945.
NZ834 DHNZ84 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 August 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton by January 1944.
Issued free to Auckland Aero Club from Wigram on 04 March 1949.
Used for spares and never entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register.
NZ835 DHNZ85 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 August 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth/Ashburton 1942-1943.
Issued free to the Otago Aero Club from Wigram on 01 April 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AVO.
Not used by the club but onsold to Southland and Otago Aerial Topdressing Company who registered it on 08 June 1950.
Crashed at Pukerau on 14 April 1951 after hitting a fence and overturning during a down wind takeoff.
Repaired and stayed with the company until the arrival of the first Fletcher in 1955.
No further details known.
NZ836 DHNZ86 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 August 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1943.
Issued free to Southland Aero Club from Wigram on 03 March 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AYF on 07 March 1951 after being stored for 4 years.
Crashed at Gore on 01 April 1956.
NZ837 DHNZ87 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 August 1941.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.1 EFTS Taieri 1942-1943.
Force landed at Brighton after losing 6 inches from it's propellor during a simulated forced landing on 29 september 1942.
Sold to C. Roscoe, New Brighton from Taieri on 20 February 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOQ on 19 March 1947.
To Aerial Sowing Canterbury Ltd for use as topdresser by the end of 1950.
Crashed near Oamaru on 21 September 1955 and cancelled from register on 24 August 1962 at owners request.
NZ838 DHNZ88 Built at Rongotai.
Unit 18 Rongotai 04 September 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Issued free to Kaitaia Aero Club from Wigram on 18 March 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATC on 05 May 1949.
To Northern Air Services in June 1953.
To Wanganui Aero Club in May 1955.
To Stratford Aero Club in March 1956.
To Piako Aero Club in October 1957.
To J. Rees and A. Rasmussen, Te Aroha in 1958.
To W. Vallis, Matamata in 1961.
To Auckland Flying School, Ardmore in 1966.
To D. Sterling in February 1967.
To D. Schroeder, Auckland on 01 May 1967.
Crashed at Tinopai on 19 October 1969 after striking a fence on takeoff.
The aircraft stalled, struck a creek bank and according to the accident report was "destroyed".
Rebuilt at Matamata in the early 1970s.
To M. Broadbent, Auckland on 11 January 1978.
Dismantled at Ardmore during early 1991 and shipped to Australia.
Removed from New Zealand register on 11 September 1991 as exported to Australia.
Entered the Australian Civil Aircraft Register as VH-DOC on 05 February 1992 with M. Broadbent, Southport, Queensland.
Flew again after rebuild and overhaul at the end of March 1992.
Currently airworthy in Australia.
NZ839 DHNZ89 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 05 September 1941.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941. With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Mid air collision with NZ1429 at Harris Field near Harewood at 0945 hours on 27 July 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
LAC R. Knight seriously injured.
Written off books at Harewood on 20 August 1942 as reduced to spares.
NZ840 DHNZ90 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 17 September 1941.
Crashed near Bell Block, New Plymouth after stalling in a turn on 26 January 1942 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton as reduced to spares.
NZ841 DHNZ91 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 12 September 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1943.
Sold to the Tauranga Aero Club from Whenuapai on 21 December 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALM.
To Airspread Ltd, Tauranga on 11 August 1950 and converted to topdresser.
Company sold to James Aviation in 1962 but the aircraft was retained by Ron Graham who had it converted for spraying and it formed the nucleus of a new company Airspray Aviation Ltd based in Tauranga.
This company became part of James Aviation Ltd in March 1967 and once again Ron Graham retained ownership of the aircraft.
To Tauranga Gliding Club on 13 June 1972.
To B. Crispin and B. Emerson, Masterton on 14 August 1974.
To B. Emerson, Gisborne on 28 June 1977.
To J. Moore, Hamilton by 1978.
Crashed at Te Kowhai after stalling and diving into ground during go-around following aborted landing on 24 January 1981.
The accident report described the aircraft as "destroyed."
Rebuilt by Charlie Liddell and test flown by Bryan Cox on 02 December 1983.
To J. Taylor, Auckland on 15 May 1984.
To M. Lincoln, Auckland in August 1984.
To King/Ives/Doherty/Newland Sydicate, Auckland on 21 June 1985.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
This aircraft has suffered 10 accidents in its career, 1 during it's RNZAF service and 9 during its civilian service.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ842 DHNZ92 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 September 1941.
Issued free to the Otago Aero Club from Wigram on 18 December 1948.
E
ntered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATL.
The club did not use it but onsold it to R. Geddis, Willowbridge.
To Aerial Fertilising Ltd.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings on 16 October 1951.
Aircraft took off for a 20 minute spraying flight in perfect weather conditions about 20 miles from Napier on 27 September 1958.
No trace of aircraft or pilot Bob Taylor ever found.
Presumed to have flown out to sea and crashed, but no reasons for the actions have ever been determined.
NZ843 DHNZ93 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 September 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to Mr. Stevenson from Wigram on 25 February 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQN on 01 September 1947.
To J. Dobson. Crashed near Highbank on 16 January 1949.
NZ844 DHNZ94 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 September 1941.
Crashed at Tokirima near Taumarunui about noon on 07 March 1942 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
The aircraft was caught in bad weather and descended through a gap in the clouds to attempt a forced landing on a football field.
The aircraft stalled while on final approach, crashed and burned.
LAC Ronald Jones killed and aircraft written off.
NZ845 DHNZ95 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 September 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943.
Crashed 4 km from Mayfield on 10 October 1944 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton.
NZ846 DHNZ96 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 08 October 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
Sold to Tauranga Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 02 August 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJT in June 1946.
Crashed in Kaimai Ranges on 31 December 1948.
NZ847 DHNZ97 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 10 October 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
Fitted with a canopy during early 1943.
With ATC Touring Flight from 11 January-July 1944.
Sold to New Plymouth Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 09 August 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKC on 24 June 1946.
The canopy was retained on this aircraft for some time after it was civilianised.
To J. Wells, Dargaville in late 1957.
To J. Harvey.
To North Otago Gliding Club in 1958.
To J. Hanlon, Dunedin.
Crashed and overturned at Wanaka on 04 January 1965.
Stored at Dunedin in pieces by 1971.
Cancelled from register on 13 November 1973 as withdrawn from service.
To T. Grant, Mosgiel for restoration on 19 November 1974.
To T. Grant and J. Hanlon, Mosgiel on 11 February 1975.
To T. Grant, Mosgiel on 24 April 1975.
To J. Crosbie, Pukekohe on 19 January 1982.
To Allied Press Ltd, Dunedin on 03 May 1990.
Severely damaged in fence strike during precautionary landing near Waitahun, Otago on 05 December 1999.
Regained airworthiness 26 January 2001 following repairs by Croydon Aircraft Co, Mandeville.
Crashed at Taieri Airfield after stalling during take off while towing a banner on 03 November 2001.
The aircraft flipped onto it's back causing substantial damage to fuselage abd wings.
The pilot luckily suffered no injuries.
Following major repairs undertaken by Ray Goulding at Rangiora it regained airworthy condition in November 2003.
Currently opearting from Taieri with Julian Smith of allied Press Ltd.
NZ848 DHNZ98 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 October 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
Sold to Canterbury Aero Club from Wigram on 19 July 1946 and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJG.
James Aviation Ltd as topdresser in October 1949.
To Hauraki Aero Club May 1956.
Crashed at Thames airfield on 19 January 1958 after entering a spin and diving into the ground, killing the pilot.
The aircraft was destroyed by fire and cancelled from the register shortly after.
NZ849 DHNZ99 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 October 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1943.
Issued free to Canterbury Aero Club from Wigram on 15 April 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARU on 25 May 1948.
To C. Hewett on 30 November 1948 as part of the " Flying Kiwis" aerobatic team.
Shipped to Australia with Mr. Hewett when he shifted to Sydney in late 1949.
Entered the Australian Civil Aircraft Register on 16 December 1949 as VH-BNO to C. Hewett, Sydney, NSW.
Removed from Australian register on 02 May 1951 as returned to New Zealand when Hewett shifted back across the Tasman.
Re-entered the New Zealand Register as ZK-ARU with Southland Aerial Topdressing (Hewett Aviation) in 1951.
To Airwork NZ Ltd. Crashed in the Conway River on 30 March 1955 and written off.
NZ850 DHNZ100 Built at Rongotai.
BOC unit 18 Rongotai 24 October 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth/Ashburton 1941-1944.
Issued free to the Hawera Aero Club from Wigram on 05 July 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASB.
To Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Aero Club in July 1948 and later to Rotorua Aero Club.
Crashed at Whakarewarewa on 07 April 1951 after it clipped a tree during the landing approach and lost a wing.
The pilot suffered minor injuries.
NZ851 82510 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9456.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and offloaded at New Plymouth in April 1940.
BOC Unit 9 New Plymouth on 19 April 1940.
Sold to NZ Insurance Company from Wigram on 16 December 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALY.
Purchased on behalf of Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club to replace ZK-AJD which had crashed on 13 October 1946.
Cashed at Napier on 28 November 1954.
NZ852 82261 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9142.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and offloaded at New Plymouth in April 1940.
BOC Unit 9 New Plymouth on 19 April 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth/Ashburton 1941-1943.
Issued free to Marlborough Aero Club from Taieri on 04 June 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASH.
Not used by aero club but onsold to F. Patterson.
To Air Contracts Ltd, Masterton on 13 June 1950.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings on 27 September 1951.
Withdrawn from use in 1958 and broken up.
Fuselage sighted scrapped at Hastings on 29 November 1958.
Cancelled from register on 12 October 1959.
Wings last sighted in hangar at Ardmore on 26 June 1960.
NZ853 82511 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9457.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and offloaded at New Plymouth in April 1940.
BOC Unit 9 New Plymouth on 19 April 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to Hawera Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 03 July 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKB on 19 June 1946.
Reduced to spares by Airepair and cancelled from register on 20 December 1954.
NZ854 82302 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9185.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and offloaded at New Plymouth in April 1940.
BOC Unit 9 New Plymouth on 19 April 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1940-1941.
Fitted with a canopy during early 1943.
With ATC Touring Flight 1943-1944.
Sold to A. Baker, Cambridge from Wigram on 12 August 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APP.
The canopy was retained on this aircraft for some time after it was civilianised.
Operated by Earthmovers (Waikato) Ltd. To Hawkes Bay Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd on 19 May 1950.
To Harris and Pirie Ltd. To Aircraft Fertilising Hawkes Bay Ltd on 17 April 1951.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings on 18 January 1955.
To T. Martin, Hastings in 1957.
Used by Aerial Agricultire Ltd, hastings during 1958 and 1959 and withdrawn from use at Hastings in1959.
Cancelled from the register on 26 November 1959 as broken up.
Dismantled during 1960.
Rejoined the register on 12 July 1994 with I. Pirie, Nelson.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ855 82300 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9183.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and offloaded at New Plymouth in April 1940.
BOC Unit 9 New Plymouth on 19 April 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942. With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-44.
Sold to J. Gould from Wigram on 02 May 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARD.
To J. Frizzel, Wellington.
To Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club on 24 February 1949.
To Air Contracts Ltd, Masterton on 05 September 1951 and converted to topdresser before being sold to Aerial Projects Ltd.
Crashed at Poporangi, Hawkes Bay on 19 November 1951 killing pilot Glen Earl.
The pilot was a short man who sat on an apple box placed on the seat of the Tiger to give him better visibility.
He was giving an impromptu aerobatic display and it was speculated that he slipped off the apple box while the aircraft was inverted !!
NZ856 82480 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9410.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and offloaded at New Plymouth in April 1940.
BOC Unit 9 New Plymouth on 19 April 1940.
Crashed onto farm near New Plymouth on 10 May 1940 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
The aircraft's propellor disintegrated and it dived into the ground from about 500 feet.
LAC D. Bullen seriously injured.
The aircraft had been flying for less than 2 weeks at the time of the accident.
NZ857 82350 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9249.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 01 May 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to E. Goodchild, Rotorua from Taieri on 27 February 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOV on 28 January 1947.
To C and T Motors.
Crashed at Waihi Beach on 29 November 1948.
NZ858 82263 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9144.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 May 1940.
Issued free to New Plymouth Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 11 January 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIC.
To Rural Aviation January 1952 and converted to topdresser.
To Reeves Transport by 1955.
Crashed at Te Onepu on 29 March 1956 and cancelled from register on 17 May 1957.
NZ859 82341 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9246.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 May 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1940-1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1943.
Fitted with a canopy during August 1944.
With ATC Touring Flight 1944.
Sold to Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 13 November 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKN on 04 November 1946.
The canopy was retained on this aircraft for some time after it was civilianised.
To Blackmore Air Services, Rotorua on 08 July 1948.
To D. Turnbull, Havelock North on 10 August 1950 and converted to topdresser.
To Wings Fertiliser Ltd, Napier by 1955.
Destroyed by gale at Hastings in May 1957 and reduced to spares by the end of 1958.
Fuselage last seen scrapped at Hastings in September 1959.
NZ860 82513 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9459.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 May 1940.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth 1941.
Crashed at Ashburton on 14 March 1943 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton on 08 April 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ861 82512 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9458.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1944.
Landing collision on runway at Taieri with NZ871 on 17 February 1944.
Sold to Central Hawkes Bay Aero Club from Whenuapai on 15 March 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANL.
To Southern Hawkes Bay Aero Club in April 1957.
To Marshall and Neville Ltd, Hastings on 2 January 1960 as sprayer.
Company later renamed as Astro-Air Ltd and the aircraft was registered to them on 17 August 1978.
Carried out the last aerial spraying by Tiger Moth in New Zealand on 28 December 1980.
To R. Graham, Napier on 09 November 1987.
To T. and S. Griffin, Upper Hutt on 02 March 1999.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ862 82482 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9428.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1943.
Undercarriage written off by LAC McNamara in heavy landing at Taieri on 24 September 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-1944.
Sold to W. Johns, New Brighton from Taieri on 20 February 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOM on 17 February 1947.
Johns did not use the aircraft but onsold it to the New Plymouth Aero Club.
To Rural Aviation Ltd, New Plymouth in January 1950 and converted to topdresser named "Tipitin".
Crashed at Mangahoe on 03 October 1950 killing pilot Gerry Hooper.
This was the first fatality in the history of New Zealand aerial topdressing operations.
Cancelled from the register on 08 August 1957.
NZ863 82355 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9254.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and offloaded on 11 May 1940.
Unit 18 Rongotai 11 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1942.
Force landed near Waihola on 27 June 1941 after engine failure during aerobatics exercise.
Sold to J. Reid from Woodbourne (WARB release number H895) on 09 July 1947 and
entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQA on 08 July 1947. To Nelson Aero Club in July 1950.
To McCready Aviation in October 1956.
To J. Wilson, Te Awamutu in 1957.
To Auckland Gliding Club 04 June 1961.
Crashed at Ardmore on 25 January 1965.
The aircraft suffered from an engine failure shortly after takeoff while towing a glider and crashed into the roof of Ardmore Teacher's College.
Badly damaged and stored as possible rebuild.
To G. Smith, Dairy Flat on 07 September 1988.
Cancelled from register on 03 December 1991 as not rebuilt.
Owned by G.S. and G.A. Smith and stored in damaged condition at Dairy Flat Airfield.
NZ864 82369 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9268.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1943.
Collided on takeoff with NZ1406 at Taieri on 10 June 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Written off books at Taieri on 24 June 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ865 82283 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9172.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 May 1940.
With No.1 ETFS, Taieri 1940-1944.
Crashed when landing at Taieri on 16 September 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Converted to instructional airframe INST103 on 10 July 1944 with ATC at Gore.
Probably scrapped in later years.
NZ866 82481 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9427.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1942.
Crashed into sea off Saint Kilda Beach on 24 June 1942 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Writen off books at Taieri.
NZ867 82282 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9171.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 16 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1943.
Sold to Auckland Aero Club from Whenuapai on 17 July 1946 and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AIS.
Pilot James Taylor took off on solo local flight from Mangere at about 1625 on 28 April 1949 and flew off in a south westerly direction.
Bad weather set in soon after and the aircraft had failed to return by nightfall.
An interplane strut that possibly came from the aircraft was discovered on the 10 July 1949, but no other wreckage was ever recovered.
NZ868 82372 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9271.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 15 May 1940. With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943. With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to S. Lister from Taieri on 25 September 1947 and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-API.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949. To Hewett Aviation for use as topdresser.
Crashed at Tokanui near Waikawa on 12 October 1956 killing pilot Harold Campbell.
Entered the Australian register as VH-RAW on 24 September 1998 with R. Windred, Dungog, NSW.
Currently airworthy in Australia.
NZ869 82429 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9342.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset " and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 17 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1942.
Damaged while landing at Taieri on 04 November 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth/Ashburton 1942-1944.
Sold to H. Wigley from Wigram on 29 January 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANG on 07 February 1947.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949. To Aerial Sowing Canterbury Ltd on 03 May 1950.
Crashed at Lyeldale on 25 May 56 after stalling during a training flight.
The pilot was uninjured but the aircraft was written off and broken up.
Cancelled from register on 21 April 1960.
NZ870 82342 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9247.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1944.
Flipped upside down on landing at Taieri on 24 February 1941 while being flown by LAC Donaldson.
Issued free to Middle Districts Aero Club from Wigram on 16 October 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASE.
To Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club in March 1950.
Crashed at Otamauri on 07 December 1952 and cancelled from register on 10 August 1954.
NZ871 82479 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9409.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 21 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1942.
Landing collision on runway at Taieri with NZ861 on 17 February 1944.
Issued free to Middle Districts Aero Club from Taieri on 18 August 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASF.
Not believed to have been flown by the club but used for spares.
Cancelled from the register on 03 August 1951.
NZ872 82425 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9338.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 21 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1944.
Crashed at Taieri on 25 March 1944 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
The aircraft crashed onto the concrete apron while being landed by LAC Curd in high winds and caught fire.
Written off books at Taieri on 15 April 1944.
NZ873 82374 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9273.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 21 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1941.
Mid air collision with NZ717 in the landing circuit at Taieri on 07 February 1941 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
In the subsequent landing on top of a hedge, Flying Officer L. Poore and LAC P. Stewart were injured.
The accident was caused by the low setting sun being in the eyes of both pilots.
Written off books at Taieri.
NZ874 82475 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9405.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 May 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1942.
Issued free to Marlborough Aero Club from Taieri on 01 June 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASM.
It was not used by the club but was initially registered to N. Lowe and I. McMurdo, Hastings on 06 August 1948.
To J. Frogley, Havelock North on 20 March 1950.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings on 19 June 1951 for use as topdresser.
To T. Martin, Hastings on 11 October 1957.
Cancelled from the register on 17 October 1957 as withdrawn from use.
Rejoined the register on 16 November 1999 with B. Lynch and G. Hogan, Auckland.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ875 82340 Ex RAF stocks, previously N9245.
Built by de Havilland at Hatfield to Contract No.778402/38 and assembled in NZ.
To RNZAF on 15 February 1940.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Somerset" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 May 1940.
With Flying Instructors School, Hobsonville 1940-1941. With CFS, Tauranga 1942.
With ATC Touring Flight 1944.
Crashed on slopes of Mount Maungatapere near Whangarei on 02 April 1944 while being operated by ATC Touring Flight.
Pilot M. Pfeffer unhurt, but instructor Sergeant Sparrow was injured.
Written off books at Mangere.
NZ876 82963 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5068.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 31 May 1940.
Written off at Rongotai in June 1943 and converted to instructional airframe INST53 at Nelson TTS the same month.
Reduced to spares at Hobsonville in 1946.
NZ877 82962 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5067.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 01 June 1940.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1940-1942.
Issued free to Hawera Aero Club from Wigram on 19 January 1948.
E
ntered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARE.
To Auster Air Services Ltd on 18 May 1955 and converted to topdresser.
Crashed near Timaru late in 1955 and cancelled from register on 23 May 1957.
NZ878 82892 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4982.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 June 1940.
Crashed at Dromore near Ashburton on 05 November 1943 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
The aircraft failed to recover from an inverted position while flying at about 2500 feet and crashed into the ground.
Pilot Officer Hugh Eagleson killed and LAC N. Grant seriously injured.
Written off books at Ashburton on 23 November 1943.
NZ879 82888 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4978.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Issued free to Nelson Aero Club from Taieri on 15 September 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AYE on 02 February 1951.
Sold to A. Blechynden on 28 October 1957.
The transfer was not notified to the CAA who cancelled it from the register on 28 November 1957.
Rejoined the register with the new allocated registration of ZK-BVK in January 1958.
To W. Scott, Karangahua in 1958.
Broke up in flight 10 miles north of Otorohanga on 07 May 1958 killing pilot and passenger.
At the time of the accident the new registration had still not been applied to the aircraft.
NZ880 82964 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5069.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 05 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Crashed onto a street in Oxford on 25 November 1944 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 13 December 1944.
NZ881 82971 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5076.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 June 1940.
Crashed near New Plymouth at 0810 hours on 06 October 1942 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
The aircraft circled the airport at low altitude before entering a diving turn, crashing into the ground and burning.
LAC Chester Trobert killed.
Written off books at New Plymouth on 28 October 1942.
NZ882 82890 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4980.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1942 coded "A1".
Incomplete ex No.42 Squadron and dismantled at De Havillands Rongotai.
Reduced to spares at Rongotai on 16 January 1946 and written off books on 20 February 1946.
NZ883 82889 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4979.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 June 1940.
Collided with NZ886 near Harewood on 20 February 1941 and overturned after crash landing in a paddock.
Aircraft badly damaged but was repaired at Harewood and returned to service.
Crashed near Kaiapoi when the left wing folded back to 45 degrees during loop at 3000 feet at 0750 hours on 11 September 1941 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
The aircraft entered a spin which could not be controlled.
The instructor managed to bale out but the pupil was unable to do so in time.
LAC Bryan Lambourne killed, Pilot Officer K. Blair baled out and was unhurt.
The accident was caused by faulty workmanship on the tie rod that held the wing attachments to the fuselage.
Written off books at Harewood.
NZ884 82891 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4981.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 07 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to D. Monteagle, Dunedin from Taieri on 20 February 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANW.
To Airwork NZ Ltd, on 11 July 1949 for topdressing.
To Checketts Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd on 23 April 1956.
To Central Aviation Ltd on 23 December 1958.
To M. Todd, Heriot on 03 April 1959.
Withdrawn from use at Heriot in 1964 and cancelled from the register on 11 February 1965.
NZ885 82887 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4977.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitata" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 June 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1944.
Sold to Canterbury Aero Club from Wigram on 19 July 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJH.
To Aerial Work Marlborough Ltd on 23 May 1950 for topdressing.
Crashed at Omaka on 07 February 1955 and stored as potential rebuild project.
Noted derelict in hangar at Blenheim in January 1965.
To L. Gatehouse on 04 November 1968 and stored at Blenheim.
To Gatehouse/Taylor Syndicate, Blenheim on 28 August 1975.
Cancelled from register as withdrawn on 11 October 2001.
Believed to be stored at Blenheim.
NZ886 82897 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4987.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 July 1940.
Collided with NZ883 at 800 feet in the Harewood circuit at 0930 on 20 February 1941 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
The aircraft entered a spiral dive and crashed near Burnside Road, bursting into flames on impact.
LAC William Stephens the solo pilot was killed.
Written off books at Harewood.
NZ887 82895 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4985.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1943.
Sold to D. Gray, Dunedin from Taieri on 14 January 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOC.
Crashed near Clarence River on 16 February 1947.
Registration transferred to NZ679 during rebuild of both aircraft in 1948.
Sold to Airspread Ltd, Tauranga who rebuilt it and registered it as ZK-BBE in November 1952.
Damaged in accident at Waimana on 22 May 1956.
Withdrawn from use in 1960-61 and cancelled from the register on 14 November 1961.
NZ888 82899 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4989.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Issued free to Auckland Aero Club from Wigram on 16 February 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARZ.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
To Aerial Agriculture Ltd, Hastings on 07 May 1951 and converted to topdresser.
Withdrawn from use at Hastings in 1956 and cancelled from the register on 15 September 1959.
Restored to the register on 19 February 1990 with Croydon Aircraft Co Ltd, Gore.
To C. McKenzie, Blenheim on 21 May 1993.
To Croydon Air Services, Gore on 18 August 1997.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
To Croydon Aircraft Co Ltd, Gore on 14 February 2001.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ889 82900 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5005.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1942 coded "J1".
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri January 1943.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton by June 1943.
Sold to NZ Insurance Company on behalf of Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from Taieri on 15 April 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQI.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
The aircraft was a replacement for ZK-AIJ which had crashed on 01 December 1946.
Crashed at Otane, near Waipawa on 15 August 1953.
NZ890 82896 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4986.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ. Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane".
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Issued free to the Tauranga Aero Club from Taieri on 12 March 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARF.
Reduced to spares and not used by the club.
NZ891 82898 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4988.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1942 coded "Y".
Crashed at Taieri after a heavy landing on 07 December 1944 while being operated by the Grading School.
Written off books at Taieri on 08 February 1945.
NZ892 82906 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5011.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 July 1940.
Sold to J. Lawrence, Dargaville from Taieri on 01 April 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANQ on 21 January 1947.
To Kaitaia Aero Club in August 1948.
Used by the club until June 1953.
To Adastra Ltd, Tauranga on 28 January 1954.
To D.A. Norman on 01 July 1955.
To R. Scrivener, Mount Maunganui by 1968.
To R. Land and J. Smith, Gisborne on 09 August 1983.
To R. Land, Gisborne on 01 February 1984.
To Thompson/Burdan Syndicate, Wellington on 03 November 1987.
Crashed near Palmerston North on 15 July 1990.
To Thompson/Land/Burdan Syndicate, Auckland on 22 January 1992.
To Burdan/Cook Syndicate, Wellington on 26 May 1994.
To S. Tantrum, Blenheim on 05 March 1996.
To Omaka Collection, Wellington on 29 October 2002.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ893 82905 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5010.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1945 coded "O".
Sold to N. Chambers, Fiji from Taieri on 27 September 1947 for 120 pounds and registered as VQ-FAF on 12 November 1947.
Airframe hours since new totalled 2577 and engine hours 1861.
Flown to Auckland, dismantled, crated and shipped to Fiji.
Sold to Charles Kuhn and shipped to New Zealand on 05 May 1953.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BCI on 16 April 1953.
Sold to the Stratford Aero Club on 26 May 1953.
Sold to private owner in Nelson in May 1959 but was wrecked in a gale at Hawera on 22 May 1959 prior to being delivered to him.
Cancelled from register on 23 June 1959.
NZ894 82966 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5071.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 24 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1940-1942 coded "Z".
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-44.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1944.
Sold to Canterbury Aero Club from Wigram on 19 July 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJI on 28 May 1946.
Sold to Wanganui Aero Work on 12 November 1953 for use as topdresser.
Crashed at Karioria, near Waiouru on 27 September 1957.
Remains seen on scrapheap at Palmerston North in December 1958.
NZ895 82965 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5070.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 July 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Issued free to Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 14 June 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJV.
Departed Hastings at 0800 on 07 June 1947 in bad weather for a flight to Taupo but did not arrive.
Ground and aerial searches over the following week failed to find any trace of the aircraft or pilot.
Fifty six years later no trace of the aircraft has yet been found.
NZ896 82894 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4984.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Sold to Southland Aero Club from Wigram on 24 April 1947 and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOW on 15 August 1947.
Crashed at Mossburn on 16 December 1950 and cancelled from register on 10 December 1952.
Parts of this aircraft were used along with NZ836 in the construction of ZK-AYF.
NZ897 82893 Ex RAF stocks, previously R4983.
Built at Hatfield and flew there for the first time on 24 February 1940.
Assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and first flight in New Zealand on 26 July 1940.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 August 1940.
To No.3 EFTS, Harewood on 13 August 1940.
To Rongotai for complete overhaul on 09 January 1943 when it had flown a total of 1677:15 hours.
Test flown on 17 March 1943 and arrived back at Harewood on 23 March 1943.
Delivered to Woodbourne for storage on 14 May 1945.
Flown to No.3 ASU, Taieri on 05 September 1945 for long term storage.
Removed from storage on 02 August 1949.
Issued free to Tauranga Aero Club from Wigram on 20 October 1949.
entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATV on 23 November 1949.
The club did not use the aircraft but onsold it to R. Graham, Mount Maunganui on 23 November 1949.
Converted to topdresser for use by Airspread Ltd, Mount Maunganui.
Crashed at Motea on 05 October 1954 after engine failure on take off.
The aircraft rolled down a steep slope, across a gully and into a hill, but the pilot managed to jump clear.
Probably not rebuilt and cancelled from the register on 14 November 1961.
NZ898 82902 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5007.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Crashed into bush near Tauranga on 27 June 1944 while being operated by CFS, Tauranga.
Written off books at Tauranga on 13 July 1944.
NZ899 82901 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5006.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Issued free to Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from Taieri on 04 May 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATI on 20 June 1949.
To Air Contracts Ltd, Masterton on 23 February 1950.
To W. Bower and Co Ltd, Palmerston North on 19 July 1956.
To Aviation Sales and Service on 20 June 1958.
To B. McKay, Eketahuna in late 1958.
To A. Kane and others, Waiouru in 1959.
To Wellington and Wairarapa Gliding Club in late 1961.
To R. Ellwood, Trentham 21 June 1967.
To P. Shand. Crashed in Landsborough Valley, South Westland on 14 February 1968 and badly damaged.
To B. Drake and J. Muir, Cromwell on 19 August 1968.
First flight after rebuild was made on 02 December 1968.
To B. and M. Drake, Christchurch 07 May 1970.
To K. Simich, Auckland on 14 January 1971.
To A. Fahey and J. Sager, Auckland on 26 March 1974.
To A. Fahey, Bombay, South Auckland in March 1976.
Exported to USA 09 April 1976.
Entered American register as N27WB on 26 May 1976 with S. Buck, California.
Entered United Kingdom Civil Aircraft Register as G-ALIW on 17 August 1981 with D. Geddes and F. Curry, London.
Currently airworthy in United Kingdom registered to D. Geddes and F. Curry, Bridport.

Tiger Moth NZ899 
Photo Terry Fletcher

NZ900 82970 Ex RAF stocks, previously R5075.
Built at Hatfield and assembled in NZ.
Shipped to New Zealand on "SS Rangitane" and BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 August 1940.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Sold to Mr. Hall-Jones from Taieri on 24 July 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQH on 24 September 1947.
Hall-Jones did not use the aircraft but onsold it to the Nelson Aero Club.
To Southern Scenic Air Services in October 1949.
To Hawkes Bay Aerial Topdressing in 1950. To Bay Airspray, Hastings on 16 June 1952.
To Bay Airspray Ltd, Hastings on 08 March 1957 for 75 pounds.
Crashed at Pirinoa on 10 December 1957.
Fuselage burnt at Hastings on 05 November 1958.
NZ1401 DHA487 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 September 1941.
With No.4 EFTS, Whenuapai 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
Crashed near Taieri on 29 August 1942 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
The aircraft did not recover from a spin and the pilot LAC Wilson was forced to parachute to safety.
Written off books at Taieri.
NZ1402 DHA488 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 25 September 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 09 April 1944-May 1945.
Issued free to Auckland Aero Club from Wigram on 25 January 1948. and
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARW on 23 July 1948.
Crashed near Pukekohe on 11 September 1948.
NZ1403 DHA489 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 08 October 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1943.
Sold to Canterbury Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 29 May 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJO on 29 June 1946.
Sold to James Aviation Ltd in October 1949 and converted to topdresser by Aircraft Services NZ Ltd.
Modified for use as sprayer in July 1958. To D. Kain in December 1959.
Returned to James Aviation in 1966 and carried out the last aerial topdressing by a Tiger Moth on 18 January 1966.
Restored by Finch Aviation in 1976-1977 for display flying with James Aviation.
Flew again in September 1977. Retained as airworthy museum exhibit at Hamilton.
Withdrawn from use in 1981 and cancelled from the register on 06 May 1993.
On display at Museum of New Zealand in Wellington.
NZ1404 DHA490 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 10 October 1941.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Sold to the South Canterbury Aero Club from Wigram on 27 February 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ALQ.
Crashed on 01 October 1949 when it spun into the ground from 3000 feet.
Cancelled from the register on 25 November 1949.
Purchased from the club on 29 May 1950 in damaged condition by Airwork NZ Ltd who rebuilt it.
Re-entered the register as ZK-AVP on 08 June 1950 as a topdresser with Airwork NZ Ltd.
Damaged after crashing at Charwell when it was caught in a severe downdraught on 07 August 1952.
Repaired and sold to Rural Aviation Ltd, New Plymouth on 09 May 1953.
Crashed near Maxwell on 26 January 1955 and cancelled from the register on 08 May 1956.
NZ1405 DHA491 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 October 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1944. Issued free to Middle Districts Aero Club from Wigram on 25 November 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATZ on 06 January 1950.
Sold to W. Bower and Co for use as topdresser in June 1954 and named "Popsie".
Badly damaged in accident at Tiraumea on 16 February 1956 seriously injuring pilot Monty Rodger and stored for rebuilding.
Rebuilt as two seater and sold to L. Beaver, Masterton on 10 October 1957.
To J. Hanlon, Dunedin in 1959.
To Otago Gliding Club in 1961.
Crashed at Wanaka on 20 January 1965 and rebuilt at Taieri.
Crashed at Dunedin on 27 May 1967.
To C. Pyper, Invercargill on 02 June 1967.
The fuselage of this aircraft was with No. 12 Squadron ATC at Invercargill in 1972.
Believed to be still stored at Invercargill.
NZ1406 DHA492 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 17 September 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
Force landed on Saddle Hill on 18 June 1942 after engine failure.
The aircraft's undercarriage was shorn off in the accident.
Struck by NZ864 as it was taking off from Taieri on 10 June 1943 while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Written off books at Taieri on 24 June 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ1407 DHA493 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 12 September 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1942.
Stalled in turn and crashed at Bell Block Aerodrome, New Plymouth on 29 December 1944 while being operated by GR School.
Written off books at New Plymouth on 16 January 1945 as reduced to spares and produce.
NZ1408 DHA494 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 October 1941.
Delivered to Taieri on 10 November 1941 and used by No.1 EFTS 1941-1943.
Sold to Nelson Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 09 August 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKG on 09 August 1946.
Crashed into Nelson Harbour on 02 November 1947.
NZ1409 DHA495 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 24 November 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942.
Sold to J. Crombie from Taieri on 12 April 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQF on 22 July 1947.
Was named "Marie Isobel" while operating with Crombie.
To Aerial Sowing Canterbury Ltd in 1950 for use as topdresser.
To Auster Air Services Ltd in 1954.
To C. Scargill.
To Aerial Sowing Canterbury Ltd, Timaru.
Withdrawn from use and reduced to produce 1958-1959.
Cancelled from the register on 09 May 1960.
NZ1410 DHA496 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 24 November 1941.
Fitted with a canopy during 1943.
Crashed at Carter's Beach, Westport at 1540 hours on 16 October 1943 during aerobatic display while being operated by the ATC Touring Flight.
The aircraft failed to recover from a stall turn and dived into the ground.
Flying Officer Albert Hancock killed and passenger Dudley Wade seriously injured.
Written off books at Harewood on 26 November 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ1411 DHA497 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 19 December 1941.
Mid air collision with NZ778 at 800 feet in the circuit at Harewood at 0845 hours on 25 July 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
The aircraft locked together, plummeted to the ground and burned.
LAC James Mead killed.
Written off books at Harewood 20 August 1942.
NZ1412 DHA498 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 12 December 1941.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
Issued free to Napier Aero Club from Wigram on 14 August 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATK.
To Hawkes Bay Aerial Topdressing, Hastings in July 1950.
Withdrawn from use at Hastings in 1957 and cancelled from the register on 01 September 1959.
Fuselage burnt at Hastings on 05 November 1958.
NZ1413 DHA499 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 December 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1943.
Sold to Piako Aero Club from Whenuapai on 13 August 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQD on 16 April 1948.
To Aircraft Services Ltd in April 1952 for use as a topdresser.
To Thames Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd in April 1955.
Crashed near Kerata on 20 February 1956.
NZ1414 DHA500 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 24 November 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth/Ashburton 1941-1943.
Issued free to Waikato Aero Club from Wigram on 14 March 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BBV in 1952.
The aircraft was stored at Hamilton by the club between 1949 and 1952.
Badly damaged when it crashed in the Parakeka Valley at 1430 hours on 24 April 1962 and was expected to be written off but was rebuilt.
Crashed into a hillside at Ohaupo on 01 March 1964 while on a flight from Te Kuiti to Rukuhia.
Pilot and passenger unhurt but aircraft damaged beyond repair.
The fuselage was sold to J. Pheasant, New Plymouth who owned AK-ATM at the time.
NZ1415 DHA501 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 November 1941.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR66/56 dated 28 June 1956, tender number 6504.
Sold to E. Henshaw, Timaru for 376 pounds and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BSN.
Involved in accident while taxying at Timaru in high winds on 31 May 1958 and cancelled from register in 1959.
To J. Dunn, Balclutha in 1966.
To No.27 ATC Squadron, Blenheim on 07 August 1968.
To Blenheim Tiger Syndicate on 14 July 1970 and airworthy at Blenheim.
To V. Powell, Blenheim on 09 October 1975.
Badly damaged while on loan to Hawera Aero Club after stalling on takeoff from Hawera on 15 May 1986.
To M. Nicoll, Blenheim in 1987 for rebuild.
To M. Nicoll, New South Wales, Australia on 10 November 1989.
To G. Orphan, Blenheim on 03 May 1994 for rebuild.
To Historic Aircraft Trust, Papakura on 14 Novemberr 2003.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1416 DHA502 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 December 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1941-1943.
Involved in the last fatal RNZAF Tiger Moth accident when aircraft hit and killed flarepath controller during night landing at Ashburton on 18 July 1944.
Issued free to West Coast United Aero Club from No.42 Squadron on 16 July 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AJQ.
The aircraft was issued as a replacement for the "gift aircraft" ZK-AFY.
To Aerial Fertilising Co Ltd on 22 March 1951.
To Aviation Services Ltd, Hamilton on 26 September 1957 and converted to sprayer.
Stalled just prior to landing in turbulent conditions at Waharoa on 21 May 1960 while on a ferry flight to storage for the winter and destroyed. Believed to be stored at Pongakawa.
NZ1417 DHA503 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 24 November 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1944.
Issued free to Southland Aero Club from Wigram on 22 December 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOX on 15 August 1947.
To Wellington Aero Club in February 1951.
To F. and R. Larsen, Taumatatahi in June 1957.
To E. McEwen.
To Alexander Helicopters Ltd, Wanganui in late 1963 and withdrawn from use at Hawera in November 1963.
Cancelled from the register on 30 June 1964.
On display in the Southward Motor Museum at Paraparaumu.
NZ1418 DHA504 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 12 December 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942.
Destroyed by a gale at Ashburton on 01 February 1943 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton on 19 February 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ1419 DHA505 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 December 1941.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1943.
Issued free to the Waikato Aero Club from Whenuapai on 22 November 1946.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AKO on 07 November 1946.
The aircraft was issued as a replacement for the "gift aircraft" ZK-ACC.
To James Aviation Ltd, Hamilton in December 1949 after being converted to topdresser by Aircraft Service NZ Ltd.
Was named "Scotts Wild Oats" during 1950-1951 while with James.
Crashed at Mamaku on 26 June 1956 when it swung on takeoff after hitting a patch of mud on the runway and ended up inverted on the ground.
Cancelled from the register on 12 April 1957 as exported.
Entered Australian Civil Aircraft Register as VH-BPY on 12 April 1957 with A. and B. Paynter, Coolah, NSW.
To Australian Aircraft Sales, Kings Cross, NSW on 01 May 1957.
Struck off register on 05 September 1961 as withdrawn from use.
NZ1420 DHA506 Australian built at Bankstown.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 January 1942.
Crashed after striking power lines over a river near Inglewood on 25 June 1942 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Pilot officer P. Jacobsen and LAC G. Buick injured.
Written off books at New Plymouth on 27 August 1942 as reduced to spares.
NZ1421 DHNZ101 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 09 March 1942.
With No.42 Squadron based at Rotorua on Firewatch duties from 25 November 1947 - 14 April 1948.
With No.1 TAF Squadron 22 March 1949 - 08 September 1949 and 27 October 1949 - 20 December 1949.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR132/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6091.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Rongotai for 425 pounds.
SOC 06 December 1955 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BMY in December 1955.
To Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington for use as topdresser.
To Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from June 1956-1957 on lease.
To W. Roud in September 1961.
To S. Tantrum, Levin.
Components of this aircraft still exist and it is possibly under restoration in Gisborne.
NZ1422 DHNZ102 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 09 March 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
Issued free to Central Hawkes Bay Aero Club from Wigram on 16 December 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASW.
To Auckland Aero Club in December 1949.
To Barr Brothers Ltd for topdressing on 01 December 1952.
Crashed at Waikarara after engine failure on take off on 17 October 1954.
The load failed to jettison and the heavily laden Tiger stalled and was destroyed when it hit the ground.
Cancelled from the register on 08 May 1956.
NZ1423 DHNZ103 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 16 March 1942.
Code "6".
With No.2 EFTS, New Plymouth/Ashburton from 31 March 1942-October 1944.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR105/56 dated 08 August 1956, tender number 6504.
Sold to Tulloch Transport, Mataura for 400 pounds.
To G. Scobie Ltd, Blenheim in dismantled condition.
Noted derelict in hangar at Blenheim until at least 1967.
Airworthy again by 1978 when it finally entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-DHA to G. Scobie, Blenheim.
To W. Shaw, Hastings on 21 February 1979.
Badly damaged at Te Awanga on 05 April 1986 after crashing as a result of engine failure on take off.
To W. and C. Saunderson, Cambridge on 08 October 1991.
To DHA Syndicate, Auckland on 30 January 1998.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
Crashed at Taumarunui Airfield on 18 October 2003.
The aircraft was in the circuit taking part in a spot landing competition at a Tiger Moth Club event when it stalled in a turn and spun into the ground.
Pilot Nola Pickard and passenger both killed and aircraft burnt out.
NZ1424 DHNZ104 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 20 March 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
With No.4 TAF Squadron post war.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR67/56 dated 28 June 1956 and sold by tender number 6413.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 305 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BRK on 17 October 1956.
Not used by Aircraft Engineering but onsold to R. and J. Harding. To I. Stewart.
To J. Frew. To A. Ferguson.
Crashed near Parnassus on 07 May 1960 after hitting a 33000 volt line crossing the Waiuau River.
The pilot managed to recover the Tiger from the strike, but a length of wire that was tangled in the undercarriage caught in a bridge that it flew over and the aircraft was pulled into the river.
Pilot killed but passenger escaped with minor injuries and aircraft was destroyed by fire.
NZ1425 DHNZ105 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 10 April 1942.
With No.3 TAF Squadron from May 1949 and alloted to Taieri 18 December 1951.
Crashed and overturned in marshy ground about 3 miles southwest of Taieri on 19 October 1954 while being operated by the Instructor Training School.
Pilot Officer B. Grigg and Pilot Officer B. Smith uninjured.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR104/55 dated 13 July 1955 and sold by tender number 6081.
Sold to Otago Aero Club for 42 pounds and 10 shillings.
The aircraft was sold in damaged condition and used by the club for spares.
Rebuilt at Mandeville during late 1990s.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BJR with DAC Aviation Ltd, Auckland on 04 October 2000.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
Deregistered on 15 April 2005 as "registration revoked".
NZ1426 DHNZ106 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 23 April 1942.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1944.
Issued free to Wellington Aero Club from Wigram on 04 July 1949.
Enered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AUP on 12 April 1950.
The club did not use the aircraft but onsold it to Aerial Fertilising Co Ltd, Wellington on 11 July 1950.
The aircraft was named "Holly" while operating with the company and entered service in late September 1950.
To Taranaki Aerial Services Ltd on 10 December 1956.
Cancelled from the register on 23 September 1958 as exported to Fiji.
Joined the Fijian Register on 06 December 1958 as VQ-FAW with Air Viti Ltd.
Withdrawn from use in May 1960.
NZ1427 DHNZ107 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 30 April 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1944.
With No.3 TAF Squadron from May 1949 and alloted to Taieri from 30 May 1950.
Crashed after colliding with a tree near Taieri on 30 March 1955 while being operated by Instructor Training School.
This was the last RNZAF Tiger Moth accident.
This aircraft suffered 9 accidents during its RNZAF career.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR47/55 dated 09 June 1955 and sold by tender number 6052. S
old to Checketts Aerial Topdressing Co Ltd in damaged condition for 25 pounds 2 shillings and sixpence.
Used by the company for spares.
Believed to be stored at Mandeville.
NZ1428 DHNZ108 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 08 May 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943.
Sold to Wellington Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 13 January 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APQ.
Converted to canopy version prior to 1949.
To Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington on 07 December 1953 for use as topdresser.
Crashed at Reikorangi on 01 November 1955 after the aircraft hit high tension wires.
The aircraft stalled, hit the ground and cartwheeled, and was totally wrecked.
Cancelled from register on 02 April 1957.
NZ1429 DHNZ109 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 13 June 1942.
Midair collision with NZ839 at Harris Field near Harewood at 0945 hours on 27 July 1942 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Pilot Officer Kenneth Blair and LAC Leonard Keat killed.
Written off books at Harewood on 20 August 1942 as reduced to spares.
NZ1430 DHNZ110 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 05 July 1942.
With No.2 TAF Squadron 04 November 1949-18 December 1951.
On loan to Wellington Aero Club at Rongotai 20 November 1950-22 May 1951.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR17/55 dated 22 May 1955 and sold by tender number 5968.
Sold to R. Bush, Gore for 350 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BLN on 05 August 1955.
SOC 16 August 1955.
To M. Tulloch, Mataura on 26 January 1956 who flew it until the C of A expired in 1959.
Sold back to Bush Aviation and used for spares until the Company was sold to Hewett Aviation in 1959.
The remains of ZK-BLN were then registered in the name of Bush Aviation Ltd on 04 July 1960 to keep things legal.
Registration cancelled by CAA on 04 July 1960 as withdrawn from use.
Re-registered after rebuild on 05 October 1962 as ZK-CCH to J. Crombie, Gore.
The rebuild utilised parts from ZK-BLM (NZ1430), ZK-AOO (NZ1478), and ZK-BFL in addition to the original aircraft.
To Southern Districts Aero Club on 03 July 1967 named "Song of the South".
Last flight on 20 June 1971 and cancelled from register on 13 November 1973 as withdrawn from use.
Displayed at Queenstown Motor Museum from 1972.
Restored to register on 03 February 1997 with T. Pinckney, Cromwell.
To Biplane Adventures, Wanaka on 02 October 1998.
To Sots Ltd, Cromwell on 19 October 2001.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1431 DHNZ111 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 July 1942.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1943.
Crashed at Harewood on 31 July 1945 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 17 August 1945.
NZ1432 DHNZ112 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 08 July 1942.
Went missing on an anti-aircraft training flight from Rongotai on 23 August 1942 while being operated by No.2 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit. Large scale searches failed to find any trace of the aircraft.
Wreckage finally found in a steep gully in Makara Hills near Karori on 21 June 1945.
Pilot Officer Mason Elliott and Lieutenant Harold Bollard of the Home Guard both killed.
The aircraft had flown into zero visibility and high winds and over Te Marama Station was caught in a downdraught.
Written off books at Rongotai on 20 February 1943.
NZ1433 DHNZ113 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 July 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR105/56 dated 08 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6504.
Sold to O. Birss, Balclutha for 260 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BSO.
To North Otago Gliding Club.
Crashed at Omarama on 05 January 1959 after the aircraft swung on takeoff and cancelled from the register shortly after.
NZ1434 DHNZ114 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 July 1942.
Issued free to South Canterbury Aero Club from Wigram on 25 February 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AVT on 11 April 1950. To Airwork NZ Ltd in December 1951 as topdresser. Crashed at Omihi on 15 April 1954 and written off seriously injuring pilot R. Atkinson.
NZ1435 DHNZ115 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 August 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board SR67/56 dated 28 June 1956 and sold by tender number 6413.
Sold to L. Carroll, Gore for 323 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BRC.
To W. Kingham, R. Hazlett and G. Denton, Mossburn in 1961 but registered to Hewett Aviation, Invercargill.
To Ritchie Air Services Ltd, Queenstown in 1963.
To NZ Tourist Air Travel in takeover 1965.
To Ritchie Air Services, Te Anau in 1972.
To Mount Cook and Southern Lakes Tourist Co Ltd, Christchurch on 15 January 1974.
To Mount Cook Group Ltd., Queenstown on 07 February 1978.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
To J. Hargest, Gore on 03 May 2000. Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1436 DHNZ116 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 04 August 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Issued free to Hawera Aero Club from Taieri on 09 March 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATA.
To Airepair Ltd in April 1953 and reduced to spares.
NZ1437 DHNZ117 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 15 August 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1942-1944.
With No.1 TAF Squadron 10 December 1948-22 March 1949.
Authorised to be converted to instructional airframe INST131 with TTS Taieri on 03 April 1950, although the actual conversion was not carried out until 07 September of that year.
Transferred to the TTS at Woodbourne in 1957.
Sold by GTB tender to Air Advertising Ltd, Blenheim on 01 May 1958.
Still marked as INST131 when seen in hangar at Blenheim on 27 October 1958.
No further details known.
NZ1438 DHNZ118 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 August 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1943.
Midair collision with NZ762 on approach to Harris Field at 1325 on 01 November 1943 while being operated by No.3 EFTS.
Pilot Officer Ralph Stringer and LAC Maxwell Beattie killed.
Written off books at Harewood on 08 November 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ1439 DHNZ119 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 September 1942.
Converted to instructional airframe INST133 with TTS Taieri on 07 September 1950.
Sold by GSB tender on 21 March 1967.
No further details known.
NZ1440 DHNZ120 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 September 1942.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board SR66/56 dated 28 June 1956 and sold by tender number 6412.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 385 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BRH on 26 September 1956.
To Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington.
Leased to Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from March to October 1957.
Crashed at Masterton on 09 October 1957 killing passenger.
NZ1441 DHNZ121 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 16 September 1942.
Crashed into a street in Whangarei after hitting power lines and trees on 18 June 1943 while being operated by No.20 Squadron, Onerahi.
The aircraft was taking part in publicity connected with Liberty Loans and suffered an engine failure during a low level aerobatic sequence.
Flying Officer Murray Gray and Pilot Officer Charles Smith killed.
Written off books at Onerahi on 06 July 1943 as reduced to produce.
NZ1442 DHNZ122 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 18 September 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943. With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Crashed into sea near Brighton Beach, Dunedin at 1215 on 20 June 1944 after failing to recover from a spin while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Flying Officer Leslie Irwin and Corporal Murray Gillon missing presumed killed.
Written off books at Taieri on 12 July 1944.
NZ1443 DHNZ123 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 September 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board SR67/56 dated 28 June 1956 and sold by tender number 6413.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 335 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BRL on 22 May 1957.
To Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington on 22 May 1957.
Leased to Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from 26 July 1957.
To W. Roud in September 1961.
To D. Renner, Petone in 1962.
To M. Courtenay and D. Renner, Wellington by 1968.
To S. and B. Sheldon, Whitianga on 09 January 1976.
To White Island Airways, Rotorua on 13 November 1986.
To M. and P. Malone, Rotorua on 10 February 1989.
To D. Horsburgh, Christchurch on 07 January 1993.
To Vincent Aviation Ltd, Wellington on 26 February 1993.
To Barnstorm Enterprises Ltd, Christchurch on 04 August 1997.
To The Flying Machine Company, Tauranga on 24 May 1999.
To White Island Airways Ltd, Rotorua on 29 October 1999.
To The Flying Machine Company, Tauranga on 19 July 2000.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1444 DHNZ124 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 22 September 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1942-1943.
Crashed at Harris Field on 11 October 1943 while being operated by No. 3 EFTS.
Written off books at Harewood on 25 November 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ1445 DHNZ125 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 September 1942.
Crashed near Charing Cross on 10 March 1943 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
LAC M. Young injured.
Written off books at Ashburton on 08 April 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ1446 DHNZ126 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 02 October 1942.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1942-1944.
Crashed at Wigram on 04 April 1948 while being operated by the Instructor Training School.
Written off books at Wigram on 04 August 1949.
NZ1447 DHNZ127 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 08 October 1942.
Crashed into sea near Motunau Island while on delivery flight from Rongotai to No. 3 EFTS at Harewood on 29 October 1943.
Strong nor-westerly winds buffeted the aircraft and it became uncontrollable crashing upside down into the sea.
Flying Officer J. Cruikshank managed to swim to shore but his passenger Sergeant N. King was killed.
Written off books at Harewood 13 December 1943.
NZ1448 DHNZ128 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 10 October 1942.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board on SR17/55 dated 22 May 1955 and sold by tender number 5968.
Sold to Hawera Aero Club for 505 pounds. SOC 07 July 1955.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BLI.
To South Otago Aero Club in September 1956.
To A. Padgett, Balclutha in April 1963 and named "Captain BLI." To A. Padgett, Balclutha in 1962.
To South Otago Aero Club until 1963.
To D. MacMillan, Dunedin on 28 August 1979. To I. Atkinson, Hanmer Springs on 31 August 1984.
To I. Atkinson by March 1985. To P. Elworthy, Timaru on 20 December 1985.
Badly damaged at Waimate on 30 January 1988 after nosing over onto its back during landing.
Repaired and took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
To Tiger BLI Syndicate, Auckland on 14 March 2005.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1449 DHNZ129 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 03 November 1942.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943.
Crashed at Charing Cross on 19 May 1944 while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton on 01 June 1944 as reduced to spares.
NZ1450 DHNZ130 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 October 1942.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood from 03 November 1942-1944.
Issued free to Canterbury Aero Club from Woodbourne on 21 February 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ASY.
To Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington on 13 March 1953.
Crashed into tree at Matau on 13 March 1954 seriously injuring pilot Bruce Aitken.
Cancelled from register on 31 March 1957 due accident.
NZ1451 DHNZ131 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 29 October 1942.
Issued free to Nelson Aero Club from Woodbourne on 29 March 1949 and used by the club for spares.
NZ1452 DHNZ132 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 November 1942.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board SR105/56 dated 08 August 1956 and sold by tender number 6504.
Sold to Tulloch Transport Ltd, Mataura for 400 pounds.
Remained in storage with Tullochs for almost 10 years before entering the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-CCQ in 1963.
The aircraft made it's first flight as a civil aircraft on 01 April 1963.
To A. Caudwell, Blenheim in 1965 for rebuild.
To Waikato Flying School, Hamilton by 1967.
To T. Bindon and Partners, Hamilton on 22 February 1968.
To Pegasus School of Flying, Tauranga by 1969.
To Waikato Flying School, Hamilton on 22 April 1970.
To H. Griffin and M. Dellow, Palmerston North in 1973.
To H. Griffin, Palmerston North on 17 May 1974 for restoration.
To Worsley/Bleakley Syndicate, Rotorua on 30 January 1986.
To J. Schmidt Investment Trust, Warkworth on 30 July 1987.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1453 DHNZ133 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 06 November 1942.
Converted to instructional airframe INST168 with No.4 TTS Woodbourne in September 1956.
The last Tiger to become an instructional airframe with the RNZAF.
Transferred to Regional Recruiting Office on 20 October 1967.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-CYC on 11 September 1968 with M. Robertson, Thames.
To J. Crosbie and R. Duncan, Pukekohe on 22 October 1980.
To R. Duncan, Pukekohe on 19 September 1984.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1454 DHNZ134 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 11 November 1942.
Issued free to Waikato Aero Club from Taieri on 04 March 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATX on 06 December 1949.
Named "Mickey Mouse" during its time with the club.
Crashed near Rukuhia on 15 October 1952.
Cancelled from the register on 12 March 1956 due accident.
NZ1455 DHNZ135 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 27 November 1942.
Issued free to Stratford Aero Club from Woodbourne on 20 June 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATM.
To Airspread Ltd, Tauranga on 22 June 1951, converted to topdresser and named "Mighty Atom".
To Airspread Taranaki Ltd on 08 February 1955.
To R. Hilder on 12 August 1959 and fitted with the canopy ex ZK-ATB during rebuild.
To Messrs Verrity and Gadsby.
To J. Pheasant, New Plymouth in 1964. To E. Cox, Auckland in 1966 and operated by Auckland Flying School named "Mighty AT'M".
Crashed on takeoff from Ardmore at 1015 hours on 29 September 1967 while towing an advertising banner.
The aircraft stalled at fifty feet and overturned on hitting the ground.
Cancelled from register on 12 October 1967.
Restored to register on 16 August 1971 with J. Greville, Auckland.
To K. and B. Wylie, Hamilton on 04 January 1973.
To G. Grocott, Wellington on 04 June 1975.
Cancelled from register on 22 May 1980 as exported to UK.
Shipped to United Kingdom in 1981 and entered the British Register on 21 September 1981 as G-BJLI.
Cancelled from British Register on 26 November 1981 and entered the Swiss Civil Aircraft Register as HB-UPM to G. Grocott, Zurich.
Currently registered to Captain J. Schott, Winkel.
NZ1456 DHNZ136 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 18 Rongotai 27 November 1942.
Crashed into Tauranga Harbour on 10 August 1953 while being operated by Central Flying School.
Written off books at Tauranga on 20 October 1943 as reduced to spares.
NZ1457 DHNZ137 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 06 May 1943.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Issued free to Wanganui Aero Club from Wigram on 14 March 1949. Used by the club for spares.
NZ1458 DHNZ138 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 17 May 1943.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Issued free to the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from Wigram on 17 May 1947.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATJ on 10 November 1949.
To Wings Fertiliser Ltd, Napier in November 1950 for use as topdresser.
Crashed at Tutira on 27 May 1954.
Fuselage last seen dumped on scrap heap at Hastings on 04 January 1959.
NZ1459 DHNZ139 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 01 June 1943.
Allocated to No.3 EFTS, Harewood until August 1944 when it was placed in storage.
Removed from storage in November 1952 and allocated to the Initial Training School at Taieri.
To CFS, Wigram in 1954.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board SR66/56 dated 28 June 1956 and sold by tender number 6412.
Sold to New Plymouth Aero Club for 403 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BRD on 21 September 1956.
Registration annulled and re-registered as ZK-BRB on 24 July 1957.
The registration ZK-BRD had already been allocated to an NAC Vickers Viscount and after consultation between CAA and the club it was agreed to change the registration of the Tiger.
Used briefly in 1958 for aerial spraying by Bill Bower.
Rebuilt as two seater in 1959 using parts from the written off ZK-AOL.
To I. Finlayson, Hamilton in 1964.
To Napier Aero Club in 1965. To G. Sisterson, Waihi on 17 July 1968.
To A. Fletcher, Tauranga on 14 August 1969.
To I. Bennie, Matamata on 11 February 1971.
To K. Bartlett, Auckland on 22 April 1971.
To K. Simich, Auckland on 01 June 1971. To R. Johnson, Auckland on 14 March 1972.
To Alpine Fighter Collection, Wanaka on 28 January 1985. Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1460 DHNZ140 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 03 June 1943.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Issued free to the Wairarapa and Ruahine Aero Club from Wigram on 07 May 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ARK.
Left Masterton in company with ZK-ANP on 23 January 1949 to fly across the Tararua Ranges to an air pageant at Rongotai.
Spun into the bush covered side of Mount Hector after the pilot flew into cloud and became disorientated.
Pilot and passenger unhurt and were accidently discovered by a party of trampers a few hours later.
The remains of the aircraft were rediscovered by a deer culler in March 1963.
The airframe was reported to be relatively undamaged although most of the fabric had rotted away over the years.
Remains sold to T. Williams and is reportedly under restoration at Mandeville.
NZ1461 DHNZ141 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 07 July 1943.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1943-1944.
Declared surplus by Government Stores Board SR17/55 dated 22 May 1955 and sold by tender number 5968.
Sold to W. Bower and Co Ltd, Palmerston North for 400 pounds. SOC 07 July 1955.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BLG on 11 July 1955, and began flying as a topdresser on 20 September of that year.
To Aviation Sales and Service Ltd, Palmerston North on 20 June 1958.
Broken up for parts and registration cancelled 24 June 1958.
NZ1462 DHNZ142 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 23 June 1943.
With No. 42 Squadron at Rotorua on Firewatch duties from 04 March 1947-15 April 1948.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR126/55 dated 09 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6089.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 305 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BNC in 1956.
No C of A issued and aircraft was dismantled for spares by Airlift NZ Ltd.
To M. Robertson, Takapuna by 1978 as restoration project.
Believed to be still stored in Auckland.
NZ1463 DHNZ143 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 07 June 1943.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR17/55 dated 22 May 1955 and sold by tender number 5968.
Sold to J. Reardon, Eltham for 255 pounds.
SOC 07 July 1955. Not used by Reardon but onsold to B. Haybittle, Hawera.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BLH.
To Reeves Transport as topdresser by 1955.
Crashed at Waingake on 21 August 1956.
NZ1464 DHNZ144 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 21 July 1943.
Sold to Piako Federated Aero Club from Whenuapai on 13 August 1948.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANX. Transferred to Piako Aero Club in July 1950.
To Airspread Ltd, Tauranga on 09 February 1951 and converted to topdresser.
To James Aviation, Hamilton in April 1957.
Crashed at Te Akau on 17 May 1957.
NZ1465 DHNZ145 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 16 July 1943.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Issued free to Otago Aero Club from Taieri on 01 June 1949.
Used by the club for spares and not registered.
NZ1466 DHNZ146 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 27 August 1943.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Issued free to Gisborne Aero Club from Wigram on 14 July 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATG.
To Fieldair Ltd in May 1952 for use as topdresser.
Withdrawn from use by Fieldair at Gisborne in 1957 with parts including fuselage being used in the rebuild of ZK-ASQ.
Cancelled from register on 10 July 1958 as withdrawn from use.
With B. Coulter, Auckland by March 1985.
To Coulter/Barkla Syndicate, Auckland on 28 July 1989.
To ATG Syndicate, Warkworth on 24 January 1995.
Cancelled from the register on 19 June 1997 as withdrawn.
Last reported to be in the process of being restored in Moth Major configuration but this may have been abandoned.
Possibly still stored in Auckland area.
NZ1467 DHNZ147 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 27 October 1943.
Placed in storage at Woodbourne approximately 1948.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR126/55 dated 09 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6089.
Sold to Wanganui Aero Club for 380 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BQB on 28 March 1956.
Used by the club until August 1960.
To J. Smith, Mapua on 15 August 1960.
Withdrawn from use and dismantled in 1966.
Cancelled from register on 13 February 1991 as withdrawn. Still stored at Mapua.
Not known to have been involved in any accidents during it's lifetime.
NZ1468 DHNZ148 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 31 August 1943.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Issued free from Wigram to the Hauraki Aero Club on 14 March 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AVV.
Not used by the club but onsold to Thames Aerial Topdressing Company for use as topdresser and in use by 1950.
Registration cancelled on 01 August 1958 while the aircraft was stored at Thames.
Reduced to produce in 1959.
NZ1469 DHNZ149 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 03 September 1943.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Issued free to Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Aero Club from Taieri on 14 March 1949.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AWG.
Not used by the club but onsold to Auckland Aviation Services Ltd.
Originally used as a hack by the company from 22 September 1950 but converted to topdresser by October of that year.
This aircraft made 3445 takeoffs at 2000lb without mishap during a 3 month period in early 1952.
Crashed at Glen Murray on ferry flight on 26 February 1953 after stalling in a turn and spinning into the ground, seriously injuring pilot Mike McVeigh.
NZ1470 DHNZ150 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 09 September 1943.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Crashed during training flight 9 kilometers west of Waimakariri on 22 October 1944 while being operated by No.3 EFTS when the pilot blacked out.
Written off books at Harewood on 07 November 1944 as reduced to produce and spares.
NZ1471 DHNZ151 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 10 September 1943.
 With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Arrived at TTS Hobsonville from Taieri in September 1946 and operated as a serviceable aircraft until being converted to instructional airframe INST125 with TTS Hobsonville on 13 January 1948.
To No.4 TTS, Woodbourne in June 1958. To Ohakea ATC Unit on 14 March 1968.
Transferred to Regional Recruiting Office on 20 October 1967.
To Masterton ATC during the late 1960s.
No further details known, but possibly parts from the aircraft were used in the rebuild of ZK-BSN by No.27 Squadron ATC, Blenheim.
NZ1472 DHNZ152 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 05 October 1943.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR67/56 dated 28 June 1956 and sold by tender number 6413.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 355 pounds.
On sold to R. and J. Harding and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BRM.
To Wanganui Aero Work in 1959.
To K. Wells, Nelson on 29 August 1968.
To Marshall/Bryham Syndicate, Auckland on 24 December 1986.
Took part in the Millenium Vintage Air Rally from North Cape to Bluff between 09 and 18 February 2000.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1473 DHNZ153 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 04 October 1943.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
With No.42 Squadron at Rotorua on firewatch duties from 13 November 1947 - mid April 1948.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR126/55 dated 09 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6089.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 305 pounds.
Aircraft Engineering did not use the aircraft but onsold it to Wanganui Aero Work.
Crashed near Waiouru on 28 April 1956.
NZ1474 DHNZ154 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 11 October 1943.
With No.3 EFTS, Harewood 1943-1944.
Sold to J. Allen from Taieri on 23 September 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQW.
To Gisborne Aero Club in August 1949.
To Aerial Superspread Ltd, Gisborne who commenced using it on 01 September 1950.
To Cookson Airspread on 02 July 1952 for topdressing.
Crashed at Frasertown on 14 April 1954.
NZ1475 DHNZ155 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 21 December 1943.
The last airworthy Tiger Moth to be struck off RNZAF charge.
Issued free to New Zealand Civil Aviation Administration from Taieri on 21 July 1953.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BCZ on 21 July 1953.
It appears that the aircraft remained on the strength of the RNZAF until 23 October 1956.
To J. Anson and others in February 1957.
To Wanganui Gliding Club by 1963.
Crashed on landing at Wanganui Airport on 04 January 1964 and extensively damaged.
Rebuilt during the late 1960s and registered to I. Dittmer, Featherston on 27 April 1972.
Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ1476 DHNZ156 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 21 December 1943.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR126/55 dated 09 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6089.
Sold to Barr Brothers, Auckland for 150 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BQC on 23 April 1956.
Cancelled from the register on the 16 December 1957 as reduced to spares, possibly after crashing in the Auckland region earlier that year.
NZ1477 DHNZ157 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 21 December 1943.
With No.1 TAF Squadron 09 December 1948-08 May 1950.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR132/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6091.
Sold to B. Telford, Waiwera South for 416 pounds.
SOC 18 August 1955.
Destroyed in hangar fire at Invercargill on 15 August 1962.
A pot of aircraft dope fell onto a leadlight and started a fire which completely destroyed the aircraft.
Four other aircraft in the hangar were pushed outside and saved.
NZ1478 DHNZ158 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 02 February 1944.
Issued free to Southland Aero Club from Wigram on 21 December 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOO on 15 August 1947.
Crashed near Kelso on 19 August 1956.
NZ1479 DHNZ159 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 15 January 1944.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR132/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6091.
Sold to O. Birss, Balclutha for 425 pounds.
SOC 01 August 1955.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BMG on 14 November 1955.
Crashed near Balclutha on 20 February 1956.
Cancelled from register on 23 April 1957.
NZ1480 DHNZ160 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 21 February 1944.
Issued free to Canterbury Aero Club from Taieri on 03 July 1949 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ATF. To R. Pearson in July 1956.
To Ruapehu Aero Club in June 1958.
Withdrawn from use and reduced to spares at Ohakune in September 1960.
Cancelled from the register on 05 January 1961.
Parts used in the restoration of ZK-ATI (NZ899).
NZ1481 DHNZ161 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 25 January 1944.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton by January 1944.
With No.1 EFTS, Taieri 1944.
Arrived at TTS Hobsonville from Taieri in September 1946 and operated as a serviceable aircraft until being converted to instructional airframe INST150 with TTS Hobsonville on 11 November 1951.
To Invercargill ATC in 1956 where it was converted to a Link Training aid.
To Woodbourne TTS until 1969.
Believed to have been stored at Aerospace Industries in Hamilton for some time before making it's way to the RNZAF Museum in March 1987 where it is now displayed as NZ825.

Tiger Moth NZ1481
 as NZ825 
Wigram 
18th April 2006
Photo by George Canciani

NZ1482 DHNZ162 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 01 February 1944.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR67/56 dated 28 June 1956 and sold by tender number 6413.
Sold to Marlborough Aero Club for 305 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BRG.
Crashed near Omaka on 03 August 1968.
The aircraft stalled at about 250 feet on final approach after a glider tow, badly injuring the pilot.
Cancelled from the register on 23 August 1968 as damaged beyond repair.
NZ1483 DHNZ163 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 14 February 1944.
Crashed 19 kilometers south of Wigram on 05 September 1944 after hitting trees during unauthorised low flying while being operated by No.2 EFTS.
Written off books at Ashburton on 13 September 1944.
NZ1484 DHNZ164 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 18 April 1944.
With No.2 TAF Squadron July-August 1949.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR 22 May 1955 and sold by tender number 5968.
Sold to R. Bush, Gore for 350 pounds. SOC 16 August 1955.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BLM on 26 June 1956.
The aircraft had actually been flying for some months prior to this and had crashed at Alexandra on 28 January 1956 after hitting high tension wires on take off and cartwheeling into the ground. Bush Aviation's final operation was flown by Ron Bush in this aircraft on 17 December 1959.
Officially the aircraft was transferred to Hewett Aviation the new owners of the firm but because of it's condition they showed little interest in it and it was cancelled from the register on 04 July 1960.
The parts were given to a Mr. H. Richardson of Mandeville who already had a large collection of Tiger Moth Parts.
The fuselage was used by him as the basis for the construction of a non airworthy aircraft.
The aircraft was at the Yaldhurst Transport Museum in the late 1970s and early 1980s and is now displayed at the Gore Air Force Museum.
NZ1485 DHNZ165 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 12 May 1944.
Sent to TTS Hobsonville from Taieri and operated as a serviceable aircraft until being converted to instructional airframe INST151 with TTS Hobsonville on 11 November 1951.
Declared surplus in 1956 but decision then reversed and aircraft retained at Hobsonville.
To No 4 TTS Woodbourne.
Transferred to Regional Recruiting Office on 20 October 1967.
To No.29 Squadron ATC Rotorua in 1969.
Rebuilt in 1969 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-DAM on 23 December 1969 with No.29 Squadron ATC, Rotorua.
To R. Land and M. Kirkus, Havelock North on 16 December 1974.
To R. Land, Gisborne by 1977.
Registration cancelled on 02 June 1982 as withdrawn from use.
Exported to Australia and entered the Australian Register as VH-NVT on 23 September 1986 with K. Alderman, Nowra, NSW.
At this stage it was flying with the RAN FAA Museum at Nowra marked as A17-692 "NW".
To P. Sledge, Wahroonga, NSW on 03 July 1989.
To B. Young, Middle Park, Queensland on 25 September 1991.
To W. McKinney, Runaway Bay, Queensland on 05 January 1999.
Currently airworthy in Australia.
NZ1486 DHNZ166 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 10 May 1944.
With No.3 TAF Squadron May 1949-June 1950.
Departed Wigram for Taieri on 05 June 1950.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR 132/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6091.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 376 pounds.
SOC 13 December 1955. Not used by Aircraft Engineering but onsold to Wanganui Aero Work Ltd.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BMZ.
Withdrawn from use and cancelled from the register in May 1961.
NZ1487 DHNZ167 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 29 May 1944.
With No.4 TAF Squadron post war.
Authorised to be converted to instructional airframe INST132 with TTS Taieri on 26 April 1950 although the actual conversion was not carried out until 05 September of that year.
Reduced to spares at Taieri in 1955.
NZ1488 DHNZ168 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 29 May 1944.
Damaged beyond repair on the ground at Wigram on 14 July 1949 after Harvard NZ1084 collided with it while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Written off books at Wigram on 02 August 1949.
NZ1489 DHNZ169 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 29 May 1944.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR132/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6091.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 356 pounds.
SOC 13 December 1955.
Modified by Aircraft Engineering as a topdresser for Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BNA.
Received it's C of A and entered service on 13 June 1956.
To M. Forsyth, Greymouth on 22 May 1957 and into service with West Coast Flying School.
To Coast Aviation, Greymouth in 1958.
Crashed at Lake Paringa Aerodrome at 9 am on 23 November 1959.
The aircraft, loaded with venison, was caught in a downdraught just after takeoff and exploded when it hit the ground.
The pilot was uninjured.
NZ1490 DHNZ170 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 31 May 1944.
With No.2 EFTS, Ashburton 1944.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR132/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6091.
Sold to New Plymouth Aero Club for 410 pounds.
SOC 28 October 1955.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BMB on 04 November 1955.
To North Otago Aero Club in September 1958.
Crashed at Incholme Hill dam, near Oamaru on 31 July 1960.
Pilot injured, passenger killed and aircraft destroyed by fire.
NZ1491 DHNZ171 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 13 June 1944.
Declared surplus on Goverment Stores Board SR132/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6091.
Sold to Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd, Wellington for 395 pounds.
SOC 13 December 1955.
To Airlift NZ Ltd, Wellington where it received it's C of A on 06 April 1956.
To Auster Air Services Ltd on 14 February 1958 and used for spraying.
Crashed at Waitohi on 14 August 1959 and was damaged beyond repair.
NZ1492 DHNZ172 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 13 June 1944.
Crashed at Wigram on 02 July 1952 after hitting a hedge on landing approach and overturning while being operated by No.1 EFTS.
Flight Lieutenant J. Trolove unhurt and Flight Lieutenant J. Brook injured.
Written off books at Wigram in September 1952.
NZ1493 DHNZ173 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 05 February 1945.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR133/55 dated 15 August 1955 and sold by tender number 6090.
Sold to Canterbury Gliding Club for 529 pounds.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BME.
Operated by the Gliding Club with the name "Tuggerbuggy."
To Wigram Gliding Club in August 1963.
Reduced to spares by 1966 and cancelled from the register on 19 October 1966 as dismantled for spares.
Remains stored in hangar at Wigram for some years before being removed in early 1970s.
Remains left Christchurch in a Hercules in January 1978, and were sighted at MOTAT in 1982.
Possibly still stored at MOTAT in Auckland.
NZ1494 DHNZ174 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 05 February 1945.
Declared surplus on Government Stores Board SR17/55 dated 22 May 1955 and sold by tender number 5968.
Sold to WW Contracting Co Ltd, Dunedin for 455 pounds.
SOC 30 June 1955.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-BGP.
To J. Sinclair, Balclutha in 1958. To E. Cuttance, Mosgiel.
To R. Tapper, Invercargill in 1962. To Y. Neill, Dunedin in 1964.
To D. Grave, M. McLeay and P. Kane, Invercargill by 1978 for restoration.
To Mouat/McLeay Syndicate, Otautau on 19 February 1986.
To J. McLeay, Invercargill on 17 August 1989.
To J. McLeay Trust, Invercargill on 14 February 1990.
To Croydon Air Services, Gore on 25 October 1996.
Crashed in the Taieri Gorge at 1700 hours on 27 September 1997 when the aircraft stalled in a turn and spun into the ground during a flight from Alexandra to Dunedin.
Both occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Cancelled from the register on 02 April 1998 as destroyed.
NZ1495 DHNZ175 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 13 February 1945.
Sold to Piako Federated Aero Club from Wigram on 26 July 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANS.
To Piako Aero Club in July 1950.
To East Coast Air Services at a cost of 1250 pounds for topdressing in March 1952.
To A. Brasting and G. Clark, Auckland in 1957.
Withdrawn from use at Hamilton in 1958.
Cancelled from the register on 20 July 1959.
Reported to be stored for restoration at Ardmore in 1994.
Presently believed to be under restoration at Gisborne.
NZ1496 DHNZ176 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 05 February 1945.
Sold to Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 06 June 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APD.
Crashed into the Whakarewarewa State Forest near Rotorua on 16 September 1950 after failing to recover from a spin during aerobatics.
Pilot and passenger unhurt.
NZ1497 DHNZ177 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 16 February 1945.
Sold to Wellington Aero Club from Wigram on 15 August 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-ANY.
Sold in damaged condition in February 1955.
To Aircraft Engineering Ltd, Wellington.
Cancelled from register on 13 July 1960 as reduced to produce.
NZ1498 DHNZ178 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 16 February 1945.
Sold to Wellington Aero Club from Shelly Bay on 16 May 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AOY.
To Valet Service Ltd, Nelson after 1956.
To Wellington Aero Club. Crashed and destroyed by fire at Hamana, 4 miles from Takaka on 01 March 1959.
Pilot uninjured but passenger suffered from burns.
NZ1499 DHNZ179 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 21 February 1945.
Sold to Gisborne Aero Club from Whenuapai on 04 December 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AQC on 04 December 1947.
To Gisborne Aerial Topdressing Ltd at a cost of 750 pounds in August 1949 for use as topdresser and named "Barbara I".
Crashed near Gisborne on 26 June 1954.
Believed to be stored at Gisborne for possible rebuild.
NZ1500 DHNZ180 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 21 February 1945.
Sold to Waitomo Aero Club from Whenuapai on 24 October 1947 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APF.
To Robertson Air Service Ltd, Hamilton in July 1950 for use as topdresser.
Crashed near Rukuhia on 03 June 1952.
NZ1501
NZ1601
DHNZ181 Built at Rongotai.
BOC Unit 39 Rongotai 28 February 1945.
Final RNZAF Tiger Moth to be brought on charge.
Originally serialled NZ1501 but as this serial was already in use on a Hawker Hind the serial was changed to NZ1601.
Sold to Hauraki Aero Club from Whenuapai on 04 August 1947
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-APE.
To Aerial Superspread Ltd in April 1951 for use as topdresser.
Crashed in Waiatai Valley 6 miles from Wairoa on 15 September 1951. Cancelled from register on 07 October 1952 due accident.
 
     

Author: Ivan Prince (Updated by Brendan Cowan)

Sources: AHSNZ publications 1958-2004. RNZAF records. New Zealand, Australian, U.S. and U.K Civil Aircraft Registers. NZ Wings 1972-1976. NZ CAA accident reports. "NZ Tiger Moths" by C. Jenks and D. Phillips. "Taking Off" by R. Waugh. "Missing" by C. Rudge. "NZ Aviation Tragedies" by J. King. "Flying the Thermal Skies" by D. Stafford. "The Topdressers" by J. Geelen. "For Your Tomorrow" by E. Martyn. "We Also Served" by Wally Ingham. "Cats Have Only Nine Lives" by Bryan Cox. ABIX. "History of RNZAF Taieri" by Mary Grant. NZ Civil Aircraft Register.

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