Saving and Flying vintage aircraft

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Mandeville, Southland

We have established a collection of vintage aircraft of the de Havilland type in the main to retain them in flying condition for the public to enjoy viewing and especially being able to fly in them.

They are a wood and fabric construction with needs special care and to be housed safely.

About us

We have a collection of NZ's historically significant early civil aircraft, predomintly of de Havilland design. We endeavour to keep these aircraft airworthy to enable visitors to experience the thrill of flying in these original wood and fabric aircraft.

Use of funds

Purchasing components to keep the aircraft in airworthy condition and for passengers to enjoy flight in.

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This campaign started on 8 Sep 2025 and ended on 8 Oct 2025.