Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 1, 2005 0:24:57 GMT 12
The RNZAF turns 78 today.
The 1st of April 1937 was the date it became a seperate armed force. previously it was part of the New Zealand Army, and from 1923-1934 had been called the New Zealand Air Force (Territorails) and New Zealand Permanent Air Force. The name changed to RNZAF in 1934 but only because it received the title Royal from the King. It was still part of the army till 78 years ago today.
The 1st of April 1937 was the date it became a seperate armed force. previously it was part of the New Zealand Army, and from 1923-1934 had been called the New Zealand Air Force (Territorails) and New Zealand Permanent Air Force. The name changed to RNZAF in 1934 but only because it received the title Royal from the King. It was still part of the army till 78 years ago today.
