National Airways Corporation 75th Anniversary Reunion
Sept 1, 2022 23:36:20 GMT 12
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Post by planewriting on Sept 1, 2022 23:36:20 GMT 12
New Zealand National Airways Corporation (NAC) officially came into being 75 years ago on 1 April 1947 but as most forum followers will know, it merged to become the domestic arm of Air New Zealand, effective 1 April 1978.
For several years now, former NAC staff and spouses have been gathering annually at Classic Flyers, Tauranga Airport for a luncheon. Attendees have numbered in the 100s. One week on from making the announcement, we already have over 100 people confirming their attendance this year.
Covid put a stop to a planned celebration in May so this year's event will take place on Wednesday, 2 November at Classic Flyers. The luncheon will cost $49.00 per person. The guest speaker will be Captain David Morgan of Air New Zealand. It is planned that three former NAC aircraft will be present; namely the resident Heron ZK-BBM, regular visitor DC-3 Skyliner ZK-AWP and occasional visitor de Havilland Gipsy Moth ZK-ADT. The Moth was the oldest aircraft in the fleet having been inherited from Union Airways. It is hoped that the DC-3 will do a complete engine run-up for old time's sake. Could be a tear jerker.
If you were an NAC staff member and would like to attend, or know of someone who would qualify and be interested in attending, please send me a PM advising your name and email address OR email me at: thelaynesnz@gmail.com for further details about registration and payment.
The close off date for registration is 19 October.
Thanks
Peter Layne (planewriting)
For several years now, former NAC staff and spouses have been gathering annually at Classic Flyers, Tauranga Airport for a luncheon. Attendees have numbered in the 100s. One week on from making the announcement, we already have over 100 people confirming their attendance this year.
Covid put a stop to a planned celebration in May so this year's event will take place on Wednesday, 2 November at Classic Flyers. The luncheon will cost $49.00 per person. The guest speaker will be Captain David Morgan of Air New Zealand. It is planned that three former NAC aircraft will be present; namely the resident Heron ZK-BBM, regular visitor DC-3 Skyliner ZK-AWP and occasional visitor de Havilland Gipsy Moth ZK-ADT. The Moth was the oldest aircraft in the fleet having been inherited from Union Airways. It is hoped that the DC-3 will do a complete engine run-up for old time's sake. Could be a tear jerker.
If you were an NAC staff member and would like to attend, or know of someone who would qualify and be interested in attending, please send me a PM advising your name and email address OR email me at: thelaynesnz@gmail.com for further details about registration and payment.
The close off date for registration is 19 October.
Thanks
Peter Layne (planewriting)
