| De Havilland DH82 Tiger Moth 1941 | |
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| An extremely popular two-seater trainer bi-plane, which saw service with many air forces around the world. The RNZAF had over 300 in service during World War II. | |
| 130 hp de Havilland Gipsy Major 1, 4 cylinders in line, air-cooled engine, cruising speed 148 km/h, range 458 km, wingspan 8.94 m, length 7.3 m. | |
| De Havilland Vampire FB5 1952 | |
| This single-seater fighter bomber, NZ 5770, was one of 47 Vampires ordered from the UK by the RNZAF for delivery during 1951-52. The first DH100 Vampire flew in September 1943. Vampires were also made as single-seat intercepter fighters and two-seat advanced trainers. | |
| One 3500 lb thrust, de Havilland Goblin 35 centrifugal type turbo jet, wingspan 11.6 m, length 10.5 m, maximum speed at 30,000 ft 880 km/h, range 1963 km. Armament: Four 20 mm Hispano cannons and 907 kg (2000 lb) of bombs or rockets. | |
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ADMISSION
HOURS
Easter until Labour Weekend 9am– 4.3Opm every day Labour Weekend until Easter 9am–5 pm every day (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday) ADMISSION CHARGES Adults — $10.00 Children — $3.00 (5–15years) Pre-schoolers — No Charge Special rates for group bookings. Enquire here. Wheelchairs available. |
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LOCATION
Otaihanga
Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand MAP  CONTACT Phone: +64 (4) 297 1221 Fax: +64 (4) 297 0503 Email: southward@kapiti.co.nz |
