THE NEW ZEALAND COLLECTION
Aviation books from New Zealand
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EARLY RISERS
The Pioneering Story of Gisborne and Hawkes Bay aviation
Richard Waugh (ed)
Gisborne-based East Coast Airways was the first New Zealand airline to operate twin engine aircraft - DH84 Dragons from early 1935. This book covers the history of the pioneering airline in detail and contains probably the most comprehensive collection of period DH84 Dragon photographs found anywhere. It also contains a restoration account of DH84 c/n 2057, returned to the air in 1997 joining a select breed of airworthy examples of this very early practicable airliner.
Softback - £16.40 |
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ELECTRA FLYING
The Lockheed 10 Electra in New Zealand the Pioneering of the Main Trunk Air Service
Richard Waugh & David Phillips
The stylish Lockheed 10 Electras pioneered the main air routes of New Zealand from 1937 and over the years eight examples operated until the last was withdrawn in 1959. This book has the most comprehensive photograph collection of Lockheed10 photographs (most black & white, but some in colour from the 1950s) of any book available. It also contains a list, as at 1997, of all surviving Electras around the world and the recent commencement of restoration of c/n 1145, projected to fly again in a few years time. For those interested in early 'heavy metal' airliners this rare and beautifully crafted book will be an important addition to your library.
Softback - £18.50 |
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FLYING BY BRADSHAW
Memoirs of a Pioneer Pilot, 1933-1975
Arthur Bradshaw
Arthur Bradshaw first took to the air in de Havilland Puss Moths of his own Southland Airways in New Zealand in the 1930s. During World War Two he served with both the RNZAF and the RAF. Post-war he flew DC-6s for the Belgian airline, SABENA. When it was time to return to New Zealand from the UK, he loaded his family aboard a single-engine Percival Proctor for the 13,000-mile journey. Bradshaw’s flying career, usually routine, but sometimes exciting and often demanding – it was never dull or uninteresting. This is Bradshaw’s story, complete with a comprehensive collection of period photographs.
Softback - £21.15 |
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KAIMAI CRASH
New Zealand’s worst internal Air Disaster
Richard Waugh
A detailed, yet sensitively written, account of a DC-3 disaster in New Zealand in July 1963 that resulted in twenty-three fatalities. The aircraft was missing for forty-eight hours and the book covers the story of the search and subsequent court of inquiry. It is creatively designed and profusely illustrated, including some superb air-to-air shots of the ill-fated DC-3 taken just months before the accident. On the fortieth anniversary of the disaster 500 people gathered for the unveiling of a national memorial and launch of this book.
Softback - £14.05 |
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SPANZ
South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand and their DC-3 Viewmasters
Richard Waugh & Peter Layne
SPANZ was a 1960s start up airline that challenged NAC, the Government-owned national airline of New Zealand. Compelled to be innovative in all sorts of ways the airline worked with Ansett Australia to convert standard DC-3s into plush Viewmasters with maybe the largest windows ever seen on an airliner. With a plethora of beautifully produced photographs this is one of the most professional small airline histories ever published. If you like DC-3s (who doesn't?) this book provides a new look at the type through Viewmaster eyes.
Softback - £20.85 |
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STRAIT ACROSS
The Pioneering Story of Cook Strait aviation
Richard Waugh (ed)
Cook Strait is New Zealand’s great natural divide. This book tells the interesting story of the aviation pioneers from the first flight ‘strait across’ this unpredictable channel in 1920. However it majors on the first airline, Cook Strait Airways, which operated from late 1935. By 1938 it was operating five DH89 Rapides. Over 19,821 flights were completed and this book contains a comprehensive set of photographs outlining these pre-war operations. Also covered is post-war history including operations Lockheed 10 and Heron aircraft.
Softback - £16.40 |
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TAKING OFF
Pioneering Small Airlines of New Zealand 1945-1970
Richard Waugh with Bruce Gavin, Peter Layne & Graeme McConnell
This is the story of over sixty airlines with special focus on eleven of the most prominent independent operators during the post-war period. A feast of Proctors, Rapides, Cessnas, Widgeons and many others, plus their equally colourful operators, it covers the fascinating story of small airlines mostly operating in the scenic back-blocks of New Zealand. More than 300 photographs are produced to the highest quality standards.
Softback - £28.55 |
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TURBULENT YEARS
A Commercial Pilot’s Story
Brian Waugh
A well written account by a pilot who began his engineering apprentice with the RAF in 1938, changed to flight crew and then served in No.75 Squadron during the latter stages of World War Two. He went on to civil flying in the UK on Rapides, including Air Navigation and Trading, and suffered a nasty accident near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1954. He emigrated to New Zealand where he flew Rapide, Beech 18 and Lockheed 10 aircraft over some of the country’s roughest terrain. A blend of autobiography and historical reference, this book also contains details on the DH89 type including a history of all sixteen examples to fly in New Zealand since 1934.
Softback - £18.35 |
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WHEN THE COAST IS CLEAR
The Story of New Zealand's first licensed air service - South Westland 1934-1967
Richard Waugh (ed)
A comprehensive account of perhaps the world’s longest running de Havilland biplane air service. A detailed text written by experts with an array of mostly pre-war period photographs of DH83, DH89 and DH90 types, including some particularly rare colour images all reproduced to the highest quality standards. This pioneering air service helped prove the relevance of aviation for ordinary New Zealanders. A unique book and a ‘must have’ for any de Havilland enthusiast.
Softback - £16.40
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