Cessna Plane on Ohakea Base Runway

Description

Shown here is the first of the RNZAF’s three Cessna ‘Eagle’ Aircraft which went into service in a training and VIP transport role. The five-seater plane replaced the ageing Devons. The Cessna had a range of 450 nautical miles and cruised at 185 to 200 knots. It was also intended for use with search and rescue work.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Oh 8

Date

February 13, 1981

Digitisation id

2011P_Oh8_005659

Held in

Coolstore