He pārongo atu anōControl tower, Milson Airport

Description

This, the first, control tower at the airport was built c1939. It was replaced by a new control tower, opened March 1965, which provided a better view of the airport, and more modern equipment. The old control tower stayed in use for a time as it housed the ariport lighting equipment, but was finally demolished in 1970.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Av 57

Date

circa 1960 to circa 1969

Tautuhi matihiko

2009N_Av57_TRA_2280

E puritia ana ki

"Coolstore"