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The engine of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's aeroplane at Milson Airport, Palmerston North, being removed for repair. Kingsford Smith and his crew of the Fokker F. VII Trimotor aircraft were delayed in Palmerston North for several weeks after the aeroplane's wing was damaged during taxiing at Milson Aerodrome 4 February 1933.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2009N_Av98_TRA_2289
Title
Preparing Charles Kingsford Smith's "Southern Cross" aeroplane at Milson Airport for repairs
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Av 98
Held In
Coolstore

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Creation

Created By
Place
Palmerston North
Date
February 1933

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library

Taxonomy

Tags
aerodrome,
aeroplane,
aviation,
flight,
photographs,
transport,
travel,
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