Lockheed 10A Electra registered in 1938, owned by Union Airways Ltd. Crashed and damaged beyond repair on approach to Tauranga Airport in a storm on 19 April 1948, with no loss of life.
Kahu (Aircraft. ZK-AGJ)
McKenzie, Albert Lyndsay fl 1940: Photographs of Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland
Date: ca 1938-1940
By: McKenzie, Albert Lindsay, active 1940; McKenzie, Andrew E, active 1998
Reference: PA1-o-909
Description: Album of photographs taken by Albert Lyndsay McKenzie, showing Haywards substation, Centennial Exhibition, Union Airways aircraft at Rongotai airport, and views of war memorials, other monuments, some buildings and parks and gardens in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. There are also some scenic views of rivers and landscape, and one photograph of bee keepers at work on hives. Albert Lyndsay McKenzie, the father of the donor, was born in Christchurch. He started an apprenticeship as a process art engraver, which was interrupted by World War 2, and never completed. He returned to Christchurch after the war. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
Union Airways ZK-AGJ 'Kahu'
Date: 1939
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-AVH-05-03-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation or predecessor. Shows aircraft 'Kahu' (ZK-AGJ) Title taken from original enclosure. Arrangement: Original box labelled "Union Airways| Electras Arrival| N.Z. Flights 1937" and "HR White Personal". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 1/4 plate. Processing information: Description created from original item housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
The planes Kahu and Kuaki at Rangotai photographed by Whites Aviation
Date: 1973
From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives
Reference: 1/2-229725-F
Description: The planes Kahu and Kuaki at Rangotai photographed by Whites Aviation, taken for New Zealand National Airways Corporation in 1973 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington Other - Reference number 458/73. NAC c/n (1) Plane tails (2) Kahu & Kuaki at Rangotai (planes) (3) Mr S A Whitehead Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
Lockheed Electra aeroplane, Kahu, undergoing maintenance at Milson aerodrome, Palmersto...
Date: Aug 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-09266-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Lockheed Electra aeroplane, Kahu, at Wellington Airport, Rongotai
Date: ca 1939
From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 15
Reference: PAColl-7081-38
Description: Lockheed Electra aeroplane, Kahu, at Wellington Airport, Rongotai, circa 1939. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.5 x 20.4 cm
Lockheed aircraft Kahu, taking off at Mangere Aerodrome, Auckland
Date: 17 Mar 1948
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-12519-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches
New Zealand National Airways Corporation (NZNAC) Lockheed Lodestar 'Kahu' (ZK-AGJ) airc...
Date: Apr 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-06107-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches
New Zealand National Airways Corporation (NZNAC) Lockheed Electra aircraft, 'Kahu' (ZK-...
Date: Apr 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-06111-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Officials in front of NAC (National Airways Corporation) mail plane 'Kahu' for the open...
Date: 20 Jan 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-04938-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Group portrait with 2nd Officer D M Thomas, A Mangham, Commander G R White, W [Jones?] (Mayor Whangarei) and Colonel [Mathes?] (NZNAC Director) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative ¼ plate 3.25 x 4.25 inches
New Zealand National Airways Corporation Lockheed Electra 'Kahu', ZK-AGJ, twin engine p...
Date: Feb 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-05863-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
New Zealand National Airways Corporation (NZNAC) Lockheed Electra aircraft, 'Kahu' (ZK-...
Date: Apr 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-06115-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Opening of the Northland Air Service, (L to R) Com G R White and 2nd Officer D M Thomas...
Date: 20 Jan 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-04840-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: ¼ plate Glass negative
New Zealand National Airways Corporation (NZNAC) Lockheed Electra aircraft, 'Kahu' (ZK-...
Date: Apr 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-06105-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches
View of unnidentified ground crew working on NZNAC Lockheed Electra 'Kahu' twin engine ...
Date: 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-05205-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 1/2 plate
NZNAC (New Zealand National Airways Corporation) Lockheed Electra ZK-AGJ 'Kahu', Manger...
Date: Apr 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-06133-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Crowd of unidentified people in front of NAC mail plane 'Kahu' for the opening ceremony...
Date: 20 Jan 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-04940-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative ¼ plate 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Group official's portrait with (R to L) J B Taaffe, RH Williams, F Holden and J F Johns...
Date: 20 Jan 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-04941-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative ¼ plate 3.25 x 4.25 inches
The opening of the Northland Air Service at Onerahi Airport with a large crowd gathered...
Date: 20 Jan 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-04937-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative ¼ plate 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Portrait of (L to R) Commander G R White and 2nd Officer D M Thomas in front of the pas...
Date: 20 Jan 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-04939-G
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative ¼ plate 3.25 x 4.25 inches