The Wings Over Britain series, talking with key people in the UK aviation preservation scene

Wings Over New Zealand Show host Dave Homewood is heading to the UK in June-July 2023, to record a special sub-series entitled "Wings Over Britain". Similar to the 2015 "Wings Over Australia" series, this will involve host Dave travelling to aviation museums, warbird collections, war memorials and airshows to record interviews with interesting people along the way.

He'll interview pilots, veterans, museum curators, historians, and others involved in the aviation scene in Britain, and whilst unfolding their stories, a key focus of the series will be on remembering the New Zealand contribution to the air defence of Britain in WWII.

During WWII New Zealanders served in RAF Fighter Command, Bomber Command, Coastal Command, Transport Command, Ferry Command, Training Command, the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, and in many other key roles. It is said that at least one New Zealand served on every operational squadron of the RAF during WWII, and it's a fact that by 1945 one in every four aircrew members of the Fleet Air Arm were Kiwis.

To make this series happen, Dave needs your assistance. If you please donate towards the costs of making this series, to help cover some of the costs of travelling around the UK, food and accommodation, and other expenses that arise, it would be hugely appreciated. Follow the story of the Wings Over Britain series on the Wings Over New Zealand Forum, in the General Board.

Note: This tour and series was originally planned for 2020.