Squadron Leader McGregor and H G Walker in aeroplane at Milson Aerodrome, Palmerston North

Description

This aircraft, a Miles M2H Hawk Major, was flown by Squadron Leader McGregor and H G Walker in the London to Melbourne Air Race in 1934. They were sponsored by the Manawatu Air Race Committee. After the race the pilots made exhibition flights in the plane, named 'Manawatu', throughout New Zealand. McGregor is in the rear cockpit with Walker in the front.

Identification

Relation

Public Photograph Collection

Date

circa 1934

Digitisation id

2007P_Av3_TEC_1229

Held in

Coolstore