More Info →Construction of Hangar - Ohakea

Description

Ohakea Air Force Base was constructed on land near Bulls in the Manawatu, 1937 to 1939. It was built in anticipation of the arrival of bombers, ordered for delivery in October 1939. The initial construction included housing and maintenance facilities for the new bombers, workshops, administration buildings and accommodation for servicemen and dependents.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

CA: Elmar Negative Collection B6

Date

1940s

Digitisation ID

2013G_ELMAR-B6_007341

Held In

"Coolstore"