Aero Club's Rally

Aero clubs from all but two South Island centres were the guests of the Nelson club for the annual island rally. For the air-minded, there was plenty to see, especially in the range of aircraft taking part. There were Tiger Moths, Cessnas, twin-engined Piper Apaches and Austers. The major award this year went to the Southland club, some of whose members were photographed (below) by Mr W. N. McLaren. Above is an aerial pic of the rally headquarters with some of the 30-odd aircraft lined up.

A museum piece, the Nelson club's D.H.84 (Dragon), designed in 1934 and built in 1942. Report has it that this machine is the only one of its kind still flying in Australasia.

A contrast, the sleek Piper Apache, of Civil Aviation Administration. Canterbury Aero Club brought one also.

A Marlborough club Tiger Moth

J. Moon (Marlborough) won forced landing contest touching down 9 yds from marker

Well-known Nelson club personalities, Bart Challls, Phil Black and Bert Hellyer

At work in the corner, Bob Ferris (who was a I flying scholarship winner), "Mac" McLaren, and Syd Kees.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 14 : December 9, 1961

Aero Club's Rally