The 'Southern Cross', a Fokker F. VII Trimotor aircraft, was delayed in Palmerston North for several weeks after its wing was damaged during taxiing at the Milson Aerodrome 4 February 1933. It was repaired by voluntary labour at the A & P Association showgrounds. Here the wing is about to be transported back to the aeordrome.

Repaired wing of the Sir Charles Kingsford Smith aircraft, the "Southern Cross"
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2009N_Av20_TRA_2260
- Title
- Repaired wing of the Sir Charles Kingsford Smith aircraft, the "Southern Cross"
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- T C Benfell
- Place
- The Showgrounds, Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North
- Date
- February 1933
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
- Community Tags
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