A stroll through Hobsonville

[nuuumannn]

During a recent jaunt to Auckland, I stopped off at Hobsonville to take a look around - and buy an ice cream. I'm sure many of you are familiar with this place, whereas I am not, even still, the amount of development is eye opening.

The Catalina Cafe.

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A bus stop on the corner of Sunderland Ave.

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Interpretation in the bus stop.

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Rooves of former air force housing on Sunderland Ave.

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The Mill house.

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HQ building and flag pole.

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Memorial stone outside the HQ building.

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Sunderland House.

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The rear of 2 Haangar.

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The front of 2 Hangar.

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The rear of 4 Hangar.

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The front of 4 Hanagr.

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4 Hangar doors.

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Flying Wing HQ building.

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1 Hangar and the Marine Section at right.

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5 Hangar.

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5 Hangar from the waterfront.

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The ramp.

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More images here: www.flickr.com/photos/147661871@N04/albums/72177720304996719/with/52606229999/

[30sqnatc]

Wow what a change. It is great to see many historic buildings remain (so far). I have added Hobsonville to places to visit when next north of Bombay Hills.

[Dave Homewood]

I have very mixed feelings. mostly sadness, when I see photos of what they have done to the once fantastic RNZAF Base Hobsonville. It was such a good base to live on.