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.

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