Wartime Aircraft's Visit

A large crowd, many of whom had nostalgic memories,of the Mustangs they once flew, was at Nelson airport to greet Mr J. McDonald, of Christchurch, when he landed his speedy Mustang. The aircraft, used extensively in the Pacific during the Second World War, had just established a new Dunedin-Auckland record for single engine aircraft.

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Mr McDonald in front of the former fighter plane he bought for £75

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In the cockpit he is greeted by airport controller, Mr Ron King.

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Over Nelson airport at 400 m.p.h.

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The beautiful lines of the plane are shown to advantage here