Parade of RNZAF personnel during World War Two, probably in Christchurch, led by Philip Fowler, Commandant of the Air Training Corp for New Zealand..

Philip Fowler served as a pilot during World War One. During World War Two he was called up by the RNZAF and became Chief Ground Instructor, until rising to the position of Commandant of the Air Training Corp for New Zealand.

The pilot flying log book of Philip Fowler, New Zealand pilot with the Royal Naval Air Service in World War One. Fowler trained in England and was stationed in Imbros in the Aegean.

Lists the types of planes flown, details of training and active service flights and dates from May 1916 to February 1919.

Philip Fowler travelled to England to serve as a pilot in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War One.

This photograph album provides a unique look at his life while serving in Imbros in the Aegean Sea, in England on rest and recreation and travelling through the Panama Canal, before post war photos of Rotorua and 'Parorangi' (house) in Feilding.

Recording of Fowler talking about his service with the Royal Naval Air Service in WWI can be found at: https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=193824

Philip Fowler travelled to England to serve as a pilot with the Royal Naval Air Service, during World War One.

This photograph album appears to hold images from his life not long after his return to New Zealand, when he went on to fly passengers for the New Zealand Air Transport Company in Timaru and then for Walsh Brothers, Kohimarama, Auckland.

Philip Fowler travelled to England to serve in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War One.

This photograph album holds images from his time serving in Imbros, in the Aegean Sea, in England on rest and recreation, and in New Zealand post WWI.

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Philip Fowler served in World War One as a pilot. He left New Zealand by boat and travelled to England for training before serving with the Royal Naval Air Service.

Recording of Fowler talking about his service with the Royal Naval Air Service in WWI can be found at: https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=193824

Philip Fowler (1895-1970) served as a pilot in WWI. On his return he worked for the New Zealand Air Transport Company in Timaru transporting passengers, and then for Walsh Brothers, Kohimarama, Auckland. This image was probably taken during this time.

Handwritten on the back is "Mrs J S takes the air with much wind up".

Aviator's Certificate of Philip Kenning Fowler, given on behalf of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale prior to his service as a pilot in World War One. Contains photograph of Philip Fowler. From the archive of 'P K Fowler'.

Presumed to be a class of pilots in training during World War Two, with Philip Fowler, training instructor, 5th from left, front row. Probably taken at Ohakea Air Base, given the date.

Philip Fowler served as a pilot during World War One. During World War Two he was called up by the RNZAF and became Chief Ground Instructor, until rising to the position of Commandant of the Air Training Corp for New Zealand.

Philip Fowler served as a pilot during World War One. During World War Two he was called up by the RNZAF and became Chief Ground Instructor until rising to the position of Commandant of the Air Training Corp for New Zealand.

Philip Fowler (1895-1970), the pilot, served as a pilot in WWI. On his return he worked for the New Zealand Air Transport Company in Timaru transporting passengers, and then for Walsh Brothers, Kohimarama, Auckland. This image was probably taken during this time. Handwritten on the back is "Just descending none the worse." "All over. Mother again gets her old smile on".

Philip Fowler (1895 - 1970) left New Zealand for England to train as a pilot and serve in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War One.

Recording of Fowler talking about his service with the Royal Naval Air Service in WWI can be found at: https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=193824

Philip Fowler served as a pilot during World War One. During World War Two he was called up by the RNZAF and became Chief Ground Instructor, until rising to the position of Commandant of the Air Training Corp for New Zealand.

Philip Fowler (at left); unidentified.

Philip Fowler served in World War One as a pilot. During World War Two he served at Ohakea in New Zealand, as a Squadron Leader in the RNZAF.

Philip Fowler (1895-1970), the pilot, served as a pilot in WWI. On his return he worked for the New Zealand Air Transport Company in Timaru transporting passengers, and then for Walsh Brothers, Kohimarama, Auckland. This image was probably taken during this time.

Handwritten on the back is "Mother all of a tremble just before going off ground".

A brief account of Philip Fowler's life, presumably written for his funeral.

Fowler was born in 1885 and died 12 August 1970. He served in both World War One and World War Two, and was a motor vehicle trader with R Porter in Palmerston North. He always maintained a close interest in flying throughout his life.

The first plane to land in the Nelson region touched down on 11 November 1921. The flight was organised by Thomas Newman, who ran the local coach and service-car company. The plane was an Avro 504 – a converted First World War aircraft which had flown from Wellington and had landed in Marsden's paddock at Stoke. The pilot was Thomas Newman and the accompanying aviator was Philip Fowler.

The first plane to land in the Nelson region touched down on 11 November 1921. The flight was organised by Thomas Newman, who ran the local coach and service-car company. The plane was an Avro 504 – a converted First World War aircraft which had flown from Wellington and had landed in Marsden's paddock at Stoke. The pilot was Thomas Newman and the accompanying aviator was Philip Fowler.

Shown are Philip Fowler (2nd from left) and Thomas Newman (far right). Mr T. Ranesh, the mechanic, is also said to be in the photograph (perhaps 1st at left).

Philip Fowler (1895-1970) had served as a pilot in WWI. On his return he worked for the New Zealand Air Transport Company in Timaru transporting passengers, and then for Walsh Brothers, Kohimarama, Auckland.

The first plane to land in the Nelson region touched down on 11 November 1921. The flight was organised by Thomas Newman, who ran the local coach and service-car company. The plane was an Avro 504 – a converted First World War aircraft which had flown from Wellington and had landed in Marsden's paddock at Stoke. The pilot was Thomas Newman and the accompanying aviator was Philip Fowler.

Philip Fowler (1895-1970) had served as a pilot in WWI. On his return he worked for the New Zealand Air Transport Company in Timaru transporting passengers, and then for Walsh Brothers, Kohimarama, Auckland.

Philip Fowler served as a pilot during World War One. During World War Two he was called up by the RNZAF and became Chief Ground Instructor, until rising to the position of Commandant of the Air Training Corp for New Zealand.

Philip Fowler (at left); unidentified.

A brief account of Philip Fowler's life, written by Fowler in 1966. P. K. Fowler served in both World War One and World War Two, and was a motor vehicle trader with R Porter in Palmerston North. He always maintained a close interest in flying throughout his life.

The birth date mentioned in the script appears to be a mistake as official sources cite Fowler's birth date as 1895.

Oral interviews with Philip Fowler, held at Nga Taonga Sound and Vision, can be heard directly from the below links. Talking about his service with the Royal Naval Air Service in WWI: https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=193824 Talking about making the first flight from Wellington to Nelson in 1921: https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=221607

Unidentified; Philip Fowler, Commandant of Air Training Corp for New Zealand; Unidentified.

Taken during World War Two.