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Ron Fulstow Art
The Artist: English-born Ron Fulstow (1934-2015) was an internationally recognised aviation artist, with a background in advertising…
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RNZAF Maritime Reconnaissance
RNZAF photo
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Schneider Trophy Races
The Schneider Trophy races were held annually until 1927 (except during WW1), with one more race in…
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RNZAF Bougainville – 1943-45
View our large 1/72 scale diorama illustrating the RNZAF Squadrons that operated from Bougainville during World War…
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Paraparaumu 1940-1971
This permanent display covers some of the operations that took place at Paraparaumu Aerodrome during this busy…
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Paraparaumu Airport Construction
The Honourable Bob Semple, Minister of Public Works, turning the first sod using one of the first…
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Fokker F27 Friendship
Fokker F27 Friendship The Fokker F27 Friendship was a turboprop airliner that earned its reputation as a…
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DH89 Rapide
The De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide: A Durable Workhorse Takes to the Skies The De Havilland DH.89…
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De Havilland DH5 Fighter
The De Havilland DH5: A Pioneering Fighter with a short role in World War One The De…
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Vickers Viscount
The Vickers Viscount: The Dawn of the Turboprop Era The Vickers Viscount was a revolutionary turboprop airliner…
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Propellor from Will Scotland’s Biplane
This centre piece of our display is the wooden propeller from the Caudron C.4 biplane, flown by…
227 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
Exhibits
Ever wondered about the history of aviation in New Zealand?
The Kāpiti Aviation Museum offers a fascinating journey through the country’s skies, with a focus on aviation in New Zealand and the Pacific, with a particular emphasis on the Wellington Region including the history of the Kapiti Coast Airport, and the remarkable Kapiti Coast region. Prepare to be propeller-washed by a collection of unique exhibits, including…
