Air Force Museum of New Zealand
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The Air Force Museum of New Zealand, formerly called The Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum, is located at Wigram, the RNZAF's first operational base, in Christchurch, in the South Island of New Zealand. It opened on 1 April 1987 as part of the celebrations for the RNZAF's 50th anniversary, and is primarily a museum of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, its predecessor, the New Zealand Permanent Air Force and New Zealand squadrons of the Royal Air Force. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand's mission is to preserve and present the history of New Zealand military aviation for commemoration, learning, inspiration and enjoyment.
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Former name | Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum |
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Location | Wigram, Christchurch |
Coordinates | 43.5466°S 172.5477°E / -43.5466; 172.5477 |
Website | airforcemuseum |
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