New Zealand's First Airline: Hoki to Haast (Signed Edition)

Stock Code:
BAE5083
Price:
$45.00

Description

New Zealand's First Airline: Hoki to Haast by Richard Waugh. Signed by the Author. 'New Zealand’s first licensed airline to fly scheduled services, operated the Hokitika to Haast route on the Scenic West Coast of the South Island. Air Travel (NZ) Ltd was launched in 1934 by legendary pilot Bert Mercer. The airline also pioneered airmail, air ambulance, alpine tourist flying and versatile freight work. Illustrated by many rare photographs, this book tells the story of de Havilland Fox Moths, Dragonflies and Dominies and how these biplanes became indispensable to the isolated people of South Westland. The sturdy, fabric-covered, wooden and wire aircraft flew in demanding weather, mostly fully loaded, to landing strips on beaches, riverbeds and in the bush. The world’s longest-running de Havilland biplane air service lasted until 1967; an unforgettable mix of excitement and routine, romance and tragedy, ably demonstrating the growing role of aviation for ordinary New Zealanders.'

Details

  • Author:
    Waugh, Richard (et al)
  • Book Condition:
    Very Good
  • Publisher:
    Craigs Print & Publishing
  • Edition:
    First
  • Jacket Condition:
    None
  • Binding:
    Soft Cover
  • Location:
    Y1
  • ISBN:
    9780473159368
  • Size:
    Folio
  • Pages:
    152
  • Publish Date:
    2009
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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