[RNZAF Blackburn Baffin at RNZAF Hobsonville base]
Maker and role
Unknown, Photographer
Production date
1938-1939
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Object detail
Accession number
PHO-2019-43.8
Maker
Description
Black and white original photographic print of a Blackburn B-5 Baffin Biplane of the Royal New Zealand Airforce Territorial Squadron parked on grass. Aircraft is next to another Blackburn Baffin. To left of print a RNZAF member is standing in front of the aircraft.
From 1937 29 Blackburn Baffin's were used to equip Territorial Squadrons in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Originally the Baffin's were brought on charge (BOC) at Hobsonville in 1937 - 1939.
On the outbreak of war in 1939, the Baffin's were utilised as trainers. However, with the threat of surface raids in New Zealand, they were returned to active service until 1941. In 1941 the Baffin's were replaced by Lockheed Hudson's and broken up at Rongotai in 1941.
From 1937 29 Blackburn Baffin's were used to equip Territorial Squadrons in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Originally the Baffin's were brought on charge (BOC) at Hobsonville in 1937 - 1939.
On the outbreak of war in 1939, the Baffin's were utilised as trainers. However, with the threat of surface raids in New Zealand, they were returned to active service until 1941. In 1941 the Baffin's were replaced by Lockheed Hudson's and broken up at Rongotai in 1941.
Marks
Hob Hand-written
10 Hand-written
10 Hand-written
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 print : black and white ; 6 x 9 cm
Credit Line
Unknown. 1938-1939. [RNZAF Blackburn Baffin at RNZAF Hobsonville base], PHO-2019-43.8. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Production place
Hobsonville
Waitakere City
Auckland District
Auckland
New Zealand
Waitakere City
Auckland District
Auckland
New Zealand
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