Serial. |
Model. |
C/N. |
U.S.A.A.F. |
R.A.F. |
Aircraft history |
NZ3000 |
P-40F/E |
17421 |
41-14205 |
|
Built in 1941 as Rolls Royce
Merlin powered short fuselage P-40F, served with 44th Fighter Sqn in
SW Pacific. Belly landed on Erromango Is, New Hebrides 23 December
1942 after running low on fuel. Recovered in 1989, shipped to
Australia for restoration. Acquired by Air Force Museum in 1996
and restored as an Allison powered P-40E, with spurious serial NZ3000.
After 16 years and 22,319 man hours, it went on display in May 2013. |
NZ3001 |
P-40E-1 |
19346 |
41-25147 |
ET471 |
Completed February 1942
BoC 02 April 1942.
To No.11 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed near Feilding on 05 August 1942.
The aircraft spun into the ground from a steep turn at about 1200
feet.
Sergeant Alfred Saul killed.
Aircraft written off books at Ohakea on 21 August 1942 as reduced to
spares and produce. |
NZ3002 |
P-40E-1 |
19347 |
41-25148 |
ET472 |
Completed February 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Damaged at Ohakea on 28 June 1942.
Written off books at Ohakea on 09 July 1943 as reduced to spares and
produce. |
NZ3003 |
P-40E-1 |
19351 |
41-25152 |
ET476 |
Completed February 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed near Otaki Beach during formation flying exercise on 29
January 1943.
Sergeant D. Ayson killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 15 February 1943 as complete write
off. |
NZ3004 |
P-40E-1 |
19352 |
41-25153 |
ET477 |
Completed February 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed near Taihape at 1040 hours on 12 December 1942.
The aircraft appeared to be making an emergency landing when it
undershot and crashed into trees.
Sergeant Blake Scott killed.
Aircraft written off books at Ohakea on 05 January 1943 as complete
write off. |
NZ3005 |
P-40E-1 |
19353 |
41-25154 |
ET478 |
Completed February 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed on take off from Ohakea on 01 December 1943.
Written off books at Ohakea on 04 January 1944 as reduced to spares
and produce. |
NZ3006 |
P-40E-1 |
19354 |
41-25155 |
ET479 |
Completed February 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed near Ohakea at 1015 hours on 05 January 1943.
The aircraft was returning to Ohakea for an emergency landing after
a fuel pipe had fractured when it caught fire and dived into the
ground from a low altitude.
Sergeant Ronald Bell killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 19 January 1943 as complete write
off. |
NZ3007 |
P-40E-1 |
19355 |
41-25156 |
ET480 |
Completed February 1942.
BoC 02 April 1942 with Unit 36
Hobsonville.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3008 |
P-40E-1 |
19356 |
41-25157 |
ET481 |
Completed February 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Damaged during landing collision with NZ3041 at Ohakea on 05 October
1943.
Written off books at Ohakea and converted to instructional airframe
INST89 with TTS, Nelson.
Converted to produce on 13 April 1945.
|
NZ3009 |
P-40E-1 |
19357 |
41-25158 |
ET482 |
Completed February 1942.
BoC 02 April 1942 with Unit 36
Hobsonville.
To No.14 Squadron. To No.17 Squadron.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Remains retrieved to MOTAT in 1959 and restoration for static
display commenced in 1965 using parts from a number of aircraft
including the wings from NZ3201.
Exchanged for another static restoration NZ3039,
following an extended legal dispute over ownership, the owners being
Bunny Darby and Bob McGarry, the aircraft was
then restored to flying condition.
Restoration commenced by Pacific Aircraft Ltd and completed by
Pioneer-AvSpecs, using wings from P-40N-10 42-105951.
During the restoration, the aircraft was sold to Mark Hanna.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register on 04 December 1997
as ZK-RMH with Pacific Aircraft Ltd., Auckland.
Test flown 19 December 1997 at Whenuapai, Auckland, by John Lamont
To Old Flying Machine Co. NZ Ltd. Auckland on 05 May 1998,
Shipped to UK February 1999, arriving dismantled 19 March 1999.
Removed from New Zealand Register on 07 March 2003 as exported to
United Kingdom where it flew for some years
registered as G-CCBE.
Flew for some time (until end of display season 2003) as part of the
Breitling Fighters display team.
Returned to New Zealand register as ZK-RMH on 18 June 2003 with Old
Flying Machine Co. NZ Ltd.
Modified to two-seater.
Marked as Nationalist Chinese Air Force 88/P-11151.
To
James Slade/Old Stick and Rudder co/Air Flight Trust, originally of
Nelson, then Masterton in 2006.
10
January 2018 Ownership to Olivier Wulf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Currently stored at Masterton due to legal
dispute over ownership.
|
NZ3010 |
P-40E-1 |
19358 |
41-25159 |
ET483 |
Completed February 1942.
BoC 02 April 1942 with No.1 Aircraft
Depot, Hobsonville. To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Mid air collision with NZ3024 during formation training from Ohakea
on 03 April 1944.
Flying Officer M.Hancox uninjured.
Aircraft written off books at Ohakea on 14 April 1944 as reduced to
spares and produce. |
NZ3011 |
P-40E-1 |
19790 |
41-35957 |
ET603 |
Completed March 1942.
BoC 07 May 1942 with No.1 Aircraft
Depot, Hobsonville.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Caught fire on landing at Ohakea on 16 May
1944.
Converted to instructional airframe INST100 with the Armament School
at Levin. |
NZ3012 |
P-40E-1 |
19791 |
41-35958 |
ET604 |
Completed March 1942.
BoC 07 May 1942 with Unit 36,
Hobsonville.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3013 |
P-40E-1 |
19792 |
41-35959 |
ET605 |
Completed March 1942.
BoC 07 May 1942 with Unit 36,
Hobsonville.
Sold to J.Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3014 |
P-40E-1 |
19793 |
41-35960 |
ET606 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.17 Squadron, Seagrove.
Mid air
collision with NZ3018 over Seagrove at 1205 hours on 18 January
1943.
Both aircraft crashed to the ground out of control.
Sergeant Douglas McMaster killed.
Written off books at Seagrove on 09 February 1943 as complete write
off. |
NZ3015 |
P-40E-1 |
19794 |
41-35961 |
ET607 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Engine failure and fire during formation training at Ohakea on 08
April 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 03 May 1944 as reduced to spares and
produce. |
NZ3016 |
P-40E-1 |
19795 |
41-35962 |
ET608 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed and burned at Marton during training flight on 06 November
1942.
Written off books at Ohakea on 28 November 1942. |
NZ3017 |
P-40E-1 |
19796 |
41-35963 |
ET609 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Involved in taxying accident at Ohakea on 26 June 1942.
Written off books at Ohakea on 07 August 1942 as reduced to spares. |
NZ3018 |
P-40E-1 |
19797 |
41-35964 |
ET610 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.17 Squadron, Seagrove.
Mid air collision with NZ3014 over Seagrove at 1205 hours on 18
January 1943.
Both aircraft crashed to the ground out of control.
Flying Officer L. Reynolds baled out and was only slightly injured.
Written off books at Seagrove on 09 February 1942. |
NZ3019 |
P-40E-1 |
19879 |
41-36046 |
ET692 |
Completed March 1942.
Sold to Mr. Haigh from Woodbourne on 12
April 1947. Under restoration North Shore Aerodrome. |
NZ3020 |
P-40E-1 |
19880 |
41-36047 |
ET693 |
Completed March 1942.
BoC 23 May 1942 with Unit 13, Harewood.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Crashed near Colyton on 11 August 1944.
The aircraft was engaged in a dogfighting exercise at 12,000 feet
when it entered a spin and did not recover.
Pilot Officer Derek Trolove killed.
Written off books at Ohakea. |
NZ3021 |
P-40E-1 |
19941 |
41-36108 |
ET754 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Mid air collision
with NZ3061 on 14 June 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 23 June 1944. |
NZ3022 |
P-40E-1 |
19942 |
41-36109 |
ET755 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.16 Squadron, Woodbourne.
Crashed and burned at Wairau during training flight on 11 November
1942.
The aircraft was formation flying when petrol fumes filled the
cockpit.
The pilot Sergeant C. Ellingham was injured.
Written off books at Woodbourne on 28 November 1942. |
NZ3023 |
P-40E-1 |
19943 |
41-36110 |
ET756 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.17 Squadron, Seagrove.
Crashed and burned during training flight on 23 December 1942.
Written off books at Seagrove on 09 February 1943 as reduced to
produce. |
NZ3024 |
P-40E-1 |
19944 |
41-36111 |
ET757 |
Completed March 1942.
BoC 23 May 1942 with Unit 13, Harewood.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Coded XO-F.
Mid air collision with NZ3010
during formation training at Ohakea on 03 April 1944.
Sergeant W. Hackshaw uninjured.
Aircraft written off books at Ohakea on 14 April 1944 as reduced to
spares.
|
NZ3025 |
P-40E-1 |
19950 |
41-36117 |
ET763 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.14 Squadron, Masterton.
Entered a spin during an operational training flight on 22 December
1942 and the pilot parachuted out.
Written off books at Masterton on 27 January 1943. |
NZ3026 |
P-40E-1 |
19951 |
41-36118 |
ET764 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Mid air collision with NZ3030 at 5000 feet over Rongotea at about
1440 hours on 02 June 1944.
The aircraft dived into the ground.
Pilot Officer John Barry Riley baled out and was injured.
Written off books at Ohakea on 13 June 1944. |
NZ3027 |
P-40E-1 |
19952 |
41-36119 |
ET765 |
Completed March 1942.
BoC 23 May 1942 with Unit 13, Harewood.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Overshot on landing at Ohakea after training flight on 10 January
1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 03 February 1944 as reduced to
spares. |
NZ3028 |
P-40E-1 |
19953 |
41-36120 |
ET766 |
Completed March 1942.
BoC 23 May 1942 with Unit 13, Harewood.
Sold to Mr. Edwards from Woodbourne on 12 December 1947. |
NZ3029 |
P-40E-1 |
19954 |
41-36121 |
ET767 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Coded XO-M.
Sold to J.Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3030 |
P-40E-1 |
19956 |
41-36123 |
ET769 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Mid air collision with NZ3026 at 5000 feet over Rongotea at about
1440 hours on 02 June 1944.
The aircraft dived into the ground.
Sergeant Gordon Leonard Barnard killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 13 June 1944. |
NZ3031 |
P-40E-1 |
19957 |
41-36124 |
ET770 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.16 Squadron, Woodbourne. Coded
XO-R.
Crashed near Wainuiomata at 1115 hours on 01 May 1943.
The aircraft was crossing a ridge when it was caught in a
downdraught.
Sergeant Thomas Marchant killed.
Written off books at Woodbourne on 25 May 1943 as complete write
off.
Parts of wreckage still accessible at the site of the accident.
Some parts recovered for restoration projects. |
NZ3032 |
P-40E-1 |
19958 |
41-36125 |
ET771 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.15 Squadron, Woodbourne.
Crashed during scramble takeoff from Woodbourne on 27 February 1943
when the undercarriage retracted prematurely.
Pilot Officer D. Jones unhurt.
Sold to Mr. Edwards from Woodbourne on 12 December 1947. |
NZ3033 |
P-40E-1 |
19960 |
41-36127 |
ET773 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.14 Squadron, Masterton.
Crashed near Greytown at 0925 hours on 15 November 1942.
The aircraft failed to recover from a dive commenced at 7,900 feet.
Sergeant Arthur Law killed.
Written off books at Masterton on 09 December 1942 as complete write
off. |
NZ3034 |
P-40E-1 |
19962 |
41-36129 |
ET775 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.17 Squadron, Whenuapai.
Mid air collision with NZ3037 at 20,000 feet over Weeks Island on 25
July 1943.
Sergeant John Dickie killed.
Written off books at Whenuapai on 06 August 1943 as complete write
off. |
NZ3035 |
P-40E-1 |
19963 |
41-36130 |
ET776 |
Completed March 1942.
Assembled at No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 02 April 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Force landed during training flight from Ohakea on 02 October 1943.
Converted to instructional airframe INST98 at Ohakea. |
NZ3036 |
P-40E-1 |
19964 |
41-36131 |
ET777 |
Completed March 1942.
Assembled at Harewood and BoC at
Harewood on 23 May 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Caught fire in air during training flight from Ohakea on 25 July
1944 after engine connecting rod failure.
Pilot Officer Derek Trolove parachuted to safety.
Written off books at Ohakea on 02 August 1944. |
NZ3037 |
P-40E-1 |
19968 |
41-36135 |
ET781 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.17 Squadron, Whenuapai.
Mid air collision with NZ3037 at 20,000 feet over Weeks Island on 25
July 1943.
Flying Officer J. Mills baled out and was uninjured.
Written off books at Whenuapai on 06 August 1943 as complete write
off. |
NZ3038 |
P-40E-1 |
19971 |
41-36138 |
ET784 |
Completed March 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed and burned at Manakau during training flight on 14 October
1943.
Written off books at Ohakea on 08 November 1943 as reduced to
produce. |
NZ3039 |
P-40E-1 |
20218 |
41-36385 |
EV131 |
Completed April 1942.
BoC 19 June 1942 with Unit 36,
Hobsonville.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Exchanged for NZ3009 and now on static display at MOTAT.
Restoration for display by Pacific Aircraft Ltd, using wings from
P-40N-5 42-105306 and
parts from a number of sources. |
NZ3040 |
P-40E-1 |
20225 |
41-36392 |
EV138 |
Completed April 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Coded FE-A.
Mid air collision with Hind NZ1540 over Foxton on 23 October 1942
during formation flying practice.
Pilot baled out successfully.
Written off books at Ohakea on 26 November 1942 as complete write
off. |
NZ3041 |
P-40E-1 |
20228 |
41-36395 |
EV141 |
Completed April 1942.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Damaged during landing collision with NZ3008 at Ohakea on 05 October
1943.
Written off books at Ohakea. |
NZ3042 |
P-40E-1 |
20239 |
41-36406 |
EV152 |
Completed April 1942.
BoC 19 June 1942 with Unit 36,
Hobsonville.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3043 |
P-40E-1 |
20243 |
41-36410 |
EV156 |
Completed April 1942.
To No.17 Squadron.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea coded "FE-B".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
One of the last 4 Kittyhawks to be melted down, this aircraft was
still extant at Rukuhia in March 1967.
To John Smith for storage at Mapua 1967.
Stored unrestored with wings cut off beyond main landing gear.
Following John Smith's death in August 2019, aircraft moved to Omaka January 2020
for inspection.
Aircraft intended for restoration to airworthy status by John
Saunders and Mike Nicholls |
NZ3044 |
P-40E-1 |
20248 |
41-36415 |
EV161 |
Completed April 1942.
BoC 19 June 1942 with Unit 36,
Hobsonville.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3045 |
P-40K-10 |
21537 |
42-10153 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
Struck by NZ3046 while landing after training flight at Ohakea on 24
June 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 02 August 1944 as reduced to spares
and produce. |
NZ3046 |
P-40K-10 |
21538 |
42-10154 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3047 |
P-40K-10 |
21539 |
42-10155 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Mid air collision with NZ3104 north of Foxton on 06 September 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea as reduced to produce. |
NZ3048 |
P-40K-10 |
21540 |
42-10156 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.14 Squadron departing Whenuapai 26 March 1943 as part of the
first ferry flight from New Zealand flown by Flying Officer Geoff
Fisken.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3049 |
P-40K-10 |
21541 |
42-10157 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.14 Squadron departing Whenuapai 26 March 1943 as part of the
first ferry flight from New Zealand flown by Sergeant Noel Hanna.
Coded "3".
Crashed during ferry flight to Guadalcanal on 30 March 1943 but
later salvaged and returned to service.
The aircraft, piloted by Sergeant N. Hanna, was one of four that
force landed on a beach near Noumea after being caught in a
thunderstorm and running short of fuel.
Shot down by enemy aircraft near Munda Point at about 1125 hours on
01 July 1943.
The aircraft dived into the sea from 5000 feet.
Pilot Officer John Burton killed.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 12 July 1943 as complete write
off. |
NZ3050 |
P-40K-10 |
21546 |
42-10162 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.15 Squadron departing Whenuapai 26 March 1943 as part of the
first ferry flight from New Zealand flown by Sergeant Frank Ferrier.
Coded "4".
Crashed at Kukum at 0530 hours on 01 May 1943.
The aircraft suffered an engine failure and fire just after takeoff
and crashed into the sea.
Sergeant Frederick Manz killed.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 12 July 1943 as complete write
off. |
NZ3051 |
P-40K-10 |
21547 |
42-10163 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.14 Squadron.
Lost during ferry flight to Guadalcanal on 26 March 1943 and written
off books at Guadalcanal.
The aircraft, piloted by Flight Lieutenant S. Quill, was ditched
near Noumea after being caught in a thunderstorm and running short
of fuel.
The other four aircraft in the formation had landed on a nearby
beach. |
NZ3052 |
P-40K-10 |
21548 |
42-10164 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Crashed during ferry flight to Guadalcanal on 30 March 1943 but
later salvaged and returned to service.
The aircraft, piloted by Flying Officer K. Morpeth, was one of four
that force landed on a beach near Noumea after being caught in a
thunderstorm and running short of fuel.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3053 |
P-40K-10 |
21549 |
42-10165 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943. Coded "27".
To No.14 Squadron. Crashed during ferry flight to Guadalcanal on 30
March 1943 but later salvaged and returned to service.
The aircraft, piloted by Flying Officer R. Karsten, was one of four
that force landed on a beach near Noumea after being caught in a
thunderstorm and running short of fuel.
Collided with NZ3078 after landing at Sunlight Field at about 1545
hours on 30 June 1943.
NZ3078 landed ahead of NZ3053 after a tight turn onto final approach
and was hit by NZ3053 after it had landed.
Flying Officer E. Avery uninjured.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3054 |
P-40K-10 |
21550 |
42-10166 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.14 Squadron. Lost during ferry flight to Guadalcanal on 30
March 1943, and written off.
The aircraft, piloted by Flying Officer K. MacDonald, was one of
four that force landed on a beach near Noumea after being caught in
a thunderstorm and running short of fuel. |
NZ3055 |
P-40K-15 |
21701 |
42-10317 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 28 January 1943.
To No.15 Squadron.
Crash landed at Russell Island on 05 July 1943 after being damaged
by enemy action.
Written off books on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3056 |
P-40K-15 |
21702 |
42-10318 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 28 January 1943. Coded "7".
To No.14 Squadron. Crash landed on beach at Guadalcanal at 1345
hours on 16 June 1943 after engine failure.
Repaired and returned to service.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Crashed half a mile from the end of the runway at Ohakea during a
test flight on 19 May 1945.
Written off books at Ohakea on 31 May 1945.
Aircraft identity under restoration, originally with Eric B
Miller/Project Warbird, Asheville, North Carolina.
Moved to New Jersey 2020. |
NZ3057 |
P-40K-15 |
21703 |
42-10319 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 28 January 1943.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3058 |
P-40K-15 |
21705 |
42-10321 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 28 January 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Undercarriage collapsed after heavy landing at Ardmore on 22 May
1944.
Written off books at No.1 RD, Hamilton on 23 June 1944 as reduced to
spares and produce. |
NZ3059 |
P-40K-15 |
21706 |
42-10322 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 28 January 1943. Coded "23".
Crashed at Ardmore on 11 March 1944.
The aircraft suffered an engine failure on takeoff and ran through a
fence after overshoting the end of the runway.
Written off books at Ardmore on 12 May 1944 as reduced to spares and
produce while with No.26 SU.
Converted to instructional airframe INST97 with TTS, Nelson. |
NZ3060 |
P-40K-15 |
21707 |
42-10323 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943. Coded "9".
To No.14 Squadron.
Flying Officer G. Fisken claimed 3 enemy aircraft destroyed during a
sortie in this aircraft on 04 July 1943.
Belly landed at Kukum following test flight on 19 July 1943.
Later repaired and returned to service.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944. Coded "9".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3061 |
P-40K-15 |
21708 |
42-10324 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943. Coded "61".
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3062 |
P-40K-15 |
21709 |
42-10325 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Crashed near Ohakea at 2300 hours on 08 January
1945.
The aircraft dived into the ground and exploded shortly after
takeoff.
Sergeant John Bensemann killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 19 January 1945. |
NZ3063 |
P-40K-15 |
21710 |
42-10326 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943. W
ritten off books at Espiritu Santos on 31 January 1944 while with
No.4 RD. |
NZ3064 |
P-40K-15 |
21711 |
42-10327 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Force landed eleven miles west of Ohakea during training flight on
08 December 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 16 January 1945. |
NZ3065 |
P-40K-15 |
21712 |
42-10328 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 30 January 1943. Coded "29".
To No.18 Squadron. Belly landed at Russell Islands after being badly
damaged by enemy aircraft on 04 July 1943.
Squadron Leader S. Quill shot in shoulder but managed to land
aircraft which was later repaired and returned to service.
Written off books at Espiritu Santo on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3066 |
P-40M-5 |
21782 |
43-5494 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "14".
To No.16 Squadron.
Crashed into sea near Guadalcanal on 13 September 1943 after running
out of fuel on approach to land.
Flight Sergeant D. Williams unhurt.
Written off books on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3067 |
P-40M-5 |
21783 |
43-5495 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3068 |
P-40M-5 |
21786 |
43-5498 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "15".
Lost on combat operation from New Georgia on 01 November 1943.
The aircraft suffered engine problems and it finally failed at an
altitude of 1000 feet.
Flying Officer K. Lumsden managed to escape from the aircraft and
was later uplifted by an American barge crew.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3069 |
P-40M-5 |
21789 |
43-5501 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "16".
To No.14 Squadron. Shot down by enemy aircraft near Russell Islands
on 12 June 1943.
The aircraft was part of a group that was attacked at 16,000 feet
and dived into the water trailing smoke and flame.
Flying Officer Kenneth Morpeth killed.
Written off books on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3070 |
P-40M-5 |
21791 |
43-5503 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "17".
To No.14 Squadron. Badly damaged by enemy aircraft near Russell
Island on 01 July 1943.
The engine seized as a result of an oil leak and the aircraft
crashed into the sea.
Flight Lieutenant E. Brown parachuted to safety and was rescued some
hours later.
Written off books on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3071 |
P-40M-5 |
21792 |
43-5504 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "18".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Remains recovered
Under restoration to fly with Steve Harder/Warbird Aviation
Services, Romsey, Victoria, Australia. |
NZ3072 |
P-40M-5 |
21793 |
43-5505 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "19".
To No.16 Squadron.
Damaged when collided with water tanker while landing at Segi on 31
August 1943.
Sergeant M. Willis suffered minor injuries.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
To No.14 Squadron. Ferried to Espiritu Santo in April 1943.
Named "WAIRARAPA WILDCAT".
To No.4 OTU, Ardmore.
Mid air collision with NZ3112 during low level formation flying over
Papakura on 05 June 1944.
Sergeant H. Walker was able to retain control of the aircraft and
land safely back at Ardmore.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3073 |
P-40M-5 |
27194 |
43-5506 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "73".
Crash landed at Ohakea on 26 June 1945.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3074 |
P-40L-1 |
15529 |
42-10433 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943.
Returned to USA as it had been sent to New Zealand by mistake. |
NZ3075 |
P-40M-5 |
27187 |
43-5499 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "24".
To No.16 Squadron.
Crashed in sea near Vella Lavella after engine caught fire on 12
September 1943.
Squadron Leader P.Newton bailed out and was rescued by native
canoe.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 15 September 1943. |
NZ3076 |
P-40M-5 |
27185 |
43-5497 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "30".
To No.16 Squadron.
Shot down by enemy fighters near Munda on 31 July 1943.
The aircraft was part of a group that was attacked by enemy fighters
while returning from an escort duty.
Flight Sergeant Lyn Williams killed.
Written off books on 23 August 1943. |
NZ3077 |
P-40M-5 |
27181 |
43-5493 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943.
Written off books at Espiritu Santos on 17 December 1943 while with
No.2 SU. |
NZ3078 |
P-40M-5 |
27184 |
43-5496 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "20".
To No.14 Squadron.
Collided with NZ3053 after landing at Sunlight Field at about 1545
hours on 30 June 1943.
The aircraft landed ahead of NZ3053 after a tight turn onto final
approach and was hit by the other aircraft after it had landed.
Flying Officer Colin Guild killed.
Written off books on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3079 |
P-40M-5 |
27190 |
43-5502 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. Coded "31".
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Mid air collision with NZ3090 near Sanson at
0912 hours on 03 August 1945.
The aircraft lost its tail before bursting into flames and diving
into the ground.
Flying Officer William Ranger killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 22 August 1945. |
NZ3080 |
P-40M-5 |
27188 |
43-5500 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 13 March 1943. To No.14 Squadron.
Crashed after being damaged by enemy action on 26 June 1943.
Written off books on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3081 |
P-40M-5 |
27181 |
43-5693 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "40".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3082 |
P-40M-10 |
27460 |
43-5772 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "47".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3083 |
P-40M-10 |
27570 |
43-5782 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "41".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3084 |
P-40M-10 |
27471 |
43-5783 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "42".
To No.16 Squadron coded "42".
Hit by bomb dropped from Liberator during an escort duty over
Bougainville at 1550 hours on 30 August 1943.
The bomb exploded on impact with the aircraft and it dived into the
sea from 20,000 feet.
Flying Officer Stanley Duncan killed.
Written off books at Guadacanal on 15 September 1943. |
NZ3085 |
P-40M-10 |
27472 |
43-5784 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "43".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Mid air collision with NZ3277 during formation training flight on 25
May 1945.
Written off books at Ohakea on 06 June 1945. |
NZ3086 |
P-40M-10 |
27476 |
43-5788 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "44".
To No.17 Squadron. Crashed into the sea near Treasury Island on 23
September 1943.
The aircraft was shot down by enemy aircraft during an escort duty.
Flight Sergeant G. Luoni baled out and was rescued about a month
later.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3087 |
P-40M-10 |
27478 |
43-5790 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "45".
Ferried Whenuapai-Ohakea-Blenheim on 08 June 1943 for use with No.17
Squadron.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
This aircraft was
still extant at Rukuhia in March 1967. |
NZ3088 |
P-40M-10 |
27480 |
43-5792 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943. Coded "46".
To No.16 Squadron.
Shot down by enemy fighters near Munda on 31 July 1943.
The aircraft was part of a group that was attacked by enemy fighters
while returning from an escort duty.
Sergeant S. Sharp parachuted into the sea and was picked up shortly
after.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 24 August 1943. |
NZ3089 |
P-40M-10 |
27481 |
43-5793 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943.
To No.16 Squadron.
Damaged during landing accident at Waipapakauri when the
undercarriage retacted whilst on ferry flight to Islands on 07 July
1943.
Flight Lieutenant J. Arkwright unhurt and aircraft later repaired.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Minor damage suffered in mad air collision with NZ3141 at Woodbourne
on 19 October 1943.
Warrant Officer J. Voss unhurt and aircraft later repaired.
Crashed on landing at Ohakea on 21 August 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 07 September 1944. |
NZ3090 |
P-40K-15 |
21704 |
42-10320 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 26 April 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3091 |
P-40E-1 |
19307 |
41-25108 |
ET432 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No. 16 Squadron.
Ground looped at Espiritu Santo during night flying as a result of
tyre burst and undercarriage collapse on 12 July 1943.
Flight Lieutenant S. Duncan unhurt.
Written off books at Espiritu Santo on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3092 |
P-40E-1 |
19316 |
41-25117 |
ET441/td> |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
Crashed at Guadalcanal on 01 October 1943.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 01 November 1943 while with
No.18 Squadron. |
NZ3093 |
P-40E-1 |
19332 |
41-25133 |
ET457 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
Sold to Mr. Edwards from Woodbourne on 12 November 1947. |
NZ3094 |
P-40E-1 |
19308 |
41-25109 |
ET433 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
The last Kittyhawk scheduled to be melted down, this
aircraft was still extant at Rukuhia in March 1967.
Remains to John Chambers and Mike Subritzky
1971
and restoration commenced.
Sold to C. Pay, Scone, New South Wales in 1994 and since restored.
Restoration completed by Pays Air Service, with wings supplied by
John McDonald at Caboolture and empennage by Mike Nichols at Omaka.
Registered VH-KTH.
Reregistered VH-KTY.
First post restoration flight at Scone Airport, Australia on 06
December 2005 (2004?) by Col Pay.
Marked as an RAF aircraft ET953 CV-V |
NZ3095 |
P-40E-1 |
19338 |
41-25139 |
ET463 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
BoC 24 February 1944 with Unit 81, Ardmore.
Sold to Mr. Edwards from Woodbourne on 12 November 1947. |
NZ3096 |
P-40E-1 |
19305 |
41-25106 |
ET430 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3097 |
P-40E-1 |
19324 |
41-25125 |
ET449 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Forced landing after engine failure on test flight from Ohakea on 21
June 1945.
Written off books at Ohakea on 06 August 1945. |
NZ3098 |
P-40E-1 |
19327 |
41-25128 |
ET452 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
BoC 02 December 1943 with Unit 12, Ohakea.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed after engine failure on take off from Ohakea on 08 August
1944. |
NZ3099 |
P-40E-1 |
19331 |
41-25132 |
ET456 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
Crash landed at Espiritu Santo in January 1944.
Written off books on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3100 |
P-40E-1 |
19334 |
41-25135 |
ET459 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.17 Squadron.
Mid air collision with U.S. Corsair during training flight from
Espiritu Santo on 13 August 1943.
Written off books at Espiritu Santo on 23 August 1943. |
NZ3101 |
P-40E-1 |
19301 |
41-25102 |
ET426 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
BoC 31 January 1944 with Unit 81, Ardmore.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Crashed near Bulls at 1445 hours on 05 October 1944 during an
aerobatic exercise.
The aircraft hit the ground after a steep dive from altitude.
Sergeant James McClafferty killed.
Written off books at Ohakea. |
NZ3102 |
P-40E-1 |
19300 |
41-25101 |
ET425 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3103 |
P-40E-1 |
19330 |
41-25131 |
ET455 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.16 Squadron. Crashed into sea near Toutouba Island on 24 June
1943.
The aircraft suffered instrument failure shortly after takeoff and
dived into the sea.
Flight Lieutenant Arthur Hyams killed.
Written off books on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3104 |
P-40E-1 |
19345 |
41-25146 |
ET470 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
BoC 10 April 1944 at Base Depot.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Crashed near Sanson at 0925 hours on 22
September 1944.
The aircraft was engaged in formation flying when it lost height and
rolled over before crashing.
The pilot baled out but his parachute failed to deploy properly.
Flying Officer Philip Clark killed.
Written off books at Ohakea. |
NZ3105 |
P-40E-1 |
19335 |
41-25136 |
ET460 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Damaged on ground at Ohakea when NZ3097 taxied into it on 27
September 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea. |
NZ3106 |
P-40E-1 |
19325 |
41-25126 |
ET450 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.18 Squadron.
Crashed into jungle and caught fire while operating from Espiritu
Santo on 23 September 1943.
Written off books at Espiritu Santo on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3107 |
P-40E-1 |
19319 |
41-25120 |
ET444 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.14 Squadron.
Crashed on take off for training flight from Espiritu Santo on 03
June 1943.
Written off books at Espiritu Santo on 12 July 1943. |
NZ3108 |
P-40K-1 |
18937 |
42-45959 |
- |
Completed July 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.16 Squadron.
Crashed on take off for operational flight from Espiritu Santo on 23
June 1943 after clipping palms at the side of the runway.
Sergeant R. Blair injured.
Written off books at Espiritu Santo on 12 July 1943.
Listed in USAAF documents as "Condemned October 16th 1943". |
NZ3109 |
P-40M-10 |
27484 |
43-5796 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "32".
To No.16 Squadron.
Crash landed at Segi on 21 July 1943 after running short of fuel
during a patrol.
Sergeant P. Tilyard unhurt and the aircraft was later rebuilt and
returned to service.
To No.18 Squadron.
Crashed at Ondonga at about 0900 hours on 28 October 1943.
The aircraft had returned to the airstrip with an engine problem and
after two unsuccessful attempts to land suffered a complete engine
failure on the third attempt. It stalled and dived into the sea off
the end of the airstrip.
Sergeant Donald Hill killed.
Written off books on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3110 |
P-40M-10 |
27485 |
43-5797 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "38".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Mid air collision with NZ3141 during a formation practice flight at
0920 hours on 21 March 1945.
The aircraft crash landed in a river 5 miles from Ohakea.
Sergeant Frank Rout killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 29 March 1945. |
NZ3111 |
P-40M-10 |
27487 |
43-5799 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "33".
To No.17 Squadron.
Crashed near Kahili at 0935 hours on 23 September 1943. The aircraft
was shot down by enemy aircraft during an escort duty. Warrant
Officer Norman Vickers taken prisoner and died in captivity on 24
July 1944. Written off books at Guadalcanal on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3112 |
P-40M-10 |
27488 |
43-5800 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "34".
To No.4 OTU, Ardmore.
Mid air collision with NZ3072 during low level formation flying over
Papakura on 05 June 1944.
The aircraft dived into the ground and was destroyed.
Sergeant John Tirikatene killed.
Written off books at Ardmore on 28 June 1944 as complete write off. |
NZ3113 |
P-40M-10 |
27489 |
43-5801 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "35".
To No.16 Squadron.
Ditched on reef north of Vella-Lavella on 03 September after being
shot at by "Tony" and suffering engine failure.
Flight Sergeant Noel Piie rescued by Higgins boat with minor
injuries.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 15 September 1943. |
NZ3114 |
P-40M-10 |
27492 |
43-5804 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "36".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed at Ohakea at 0030 hours on 25 July 1944.
The aircraft was on night circuit training when it undershot and hit
a bank.
Flying Officer Peter Duncan killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 02 August 1944. |
NZ3115 |
P-40M-10 |
27493 |
43-5805 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "39".
Ferried Whenuapai - Santos for No.16 Squadron by Keith Mulligan
departing Whenuapai 06 July 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Crashed near Himitangi during aerobatic practice at 1500 hours on 03
November 1944.
The aircraft spun through cloud and dived into the ground.
Sergeant Stephen Webster killed. |
NZ3116 |
P-40M-10 |
27495 |
43-5807 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943. Coded "37" and
"D".
To No.16 Squadron.
Crash landed on Munda strip on return from combat mission on 15
August 1943 after being badly shot up.
Pilot Officer D. Jones unhurt.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3117 |
P-40M-10 |
27496 |
43-5808 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed shortly after take-off at 2225 hours on 01 December 1943.
The aircraft dived into the ground during night circuit flying.
Sergeant Trefor Tyler killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 04 January 1944. |
NZ3118 |
P-40M-10 |
27497 |
43-5809 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3119 |
P-40M-10 |
27501 |
43-5813 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 21 May 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
This aircraft was
still extant at Rukuhia in March 1967.
To J. Chambers 1969.
Owned by J. Chambers and with Don Subritzky at Dairy Flat
and restoration to airworthy condition commenced in 1994.
2006 - Sold to Tri State Warbird Warbird
Museum, Ohio.
2008 Delivered to Tri State and restoration continued.
Registered NX5813
2011 Certificate of Airworthiness issued
8
December 2011 While on first test post restoration test flight, engine failure and forced landing at Clermont County
Airport, Ohio, and substantially damaged.
13
July 2016 Aircraft test flown following repairs.
2016 Won WWII Grand Champion at EAA Air Venture, Oshkosh.
Currently still owned and operated by Tri State Warbird Museum,
registered N5813, but displayed and flown as NZ3119, XO-T. |
NZ3120 |
P-40N-1 |
28444 |
42-104682 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 25 June 1943. Coded "J".
To No.18 Squadron. Crashed into St. Georges Channel on 05 February
1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
Flying Officer Ronald Bremner killed.
Written off books on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3121 |
P-40N-1 |
28445 |
42-104683 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 25 June 1943. Coded "K".
To No.17 Squadron.
Crashed into sea near Cape Gazelle on 09 January 1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
Flying Officer Arthur Sladen killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3122 |
P-40N-1 |
28446 |
42-104684 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 25 June 1943. Coded "A".
Crashed into sea near New Georgia on 14 November 1943.
Written off books at New Georgia on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3123 |
P-40N-1 |
28447 |
42-104685 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 25 June 1943. Coded "H".
To No.17 Squadron.
Crashed into sea near Cape Gazelle on 09 January 1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
Flying Officer Douglas Jones killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3124 |
P-40N-1 |
28448 |
42-104686 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 25 June 1943. Coded "B".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3125 |
P-40N-1 |
28449 |
42-104687 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 25 June 1943. To No.2 OTU,
Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Remains recovered and restoration started by Precision Aerospace
Productions.
Restoration completed by Pioneer Aero Restorations, with wings by
Allan Arthur.
Registered ZK-ZOC
11
April 2006 first flight at Ardmore, by John Lamont.
Displayed at Warbirds over Wanaka April 2006.
Shipped to
Australia 2006.
Registered VH-ZOC.
28
September 2006 first flight Albury
Marked as RAF aircraft GA-Q of 112 Sqn.
|
NZ3126 |
P-40N-1 |
28451 |
42-104689 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "C".
To No.18 Squadron. C
rashed into St. Georges Channel on 05 February 1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
Sergeant Bruce Nicholson killed.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 February 1944. |
NZ3127 |
P-40N-1 |
28452 |
42-104690 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "V".
To No.18 Squadron. Crashed into the sea in Kabanga Bay at 1245 hours
on 09 February 1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
It dived into the sea on fire from a height of about 900 feet.
Sergeant Ronald Reardon killed.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3128 |
P-40N-1 |
28453 |
42-104691 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "D".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Engine used in restoration of
ZK-CAG/42-104730/A29-448/A29-1050 |
NZ3129 |
P-40N-1 |
28454 |
42-104692 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "E".
Lost at sea off New Georgia on 09 November 1943.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3130 |
P-40N-1 |
28455 |
42-104693 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "F".
To No.19 Squadron.
Disappeared on a ferry flight from Guadalcanal to Espiritu Santo on
24 April 1944.
The aircraft was part of a flight of 18 aircraft which flew into a
large cumulus cloud during the trip.
The aircraft were split up and NZ3130 was not seen again.
Flight Sergeant Keith Armstrong missing presumed killed.
Written off books at Guadalcanal. |
NZ3131 |
P-40N-1 |
28456 |
42-104694 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "G".
To No.15 Squadron.
Overturned on landing at Guadalcanal on 27 September 1943 as a
result of damage caused by enemy action.
Flight Sergeant I. Murdoch unhurt.
Written off books at Guadalcanal on 01 November 1943. |
NZ3132 |
P-40N-1 |
28457 |
42-104695 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943.
Crashed in sea off New Georgia on 20 November 1943.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3133 |
P-40N-1 |
28458 |
42-104696 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "U".
Involved in taxying accident at New Georgia on 01 January 1944.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3134 |
P-40N-1 |
28459 |
42-104697 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "L".
To No.17 Squadron.
Crashed during a fighter sweep by 48 aircraft over Rabaul on 24
December 1943.
The aircraft were attacked by enemy fighters and NZ3134 was one of 5
RNZAF P-40s which failed to return from the mission.
Wreckage located at Undor Plantation, New Ireland.
Flight Lieutenant Alister Buchanan killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944.
Dataplates recovered in 1973 by NZ authorities.
Tail wreckage intact in 1978 photo. |
NZ3135 |
P-40N-1 |
28460 |
42-104698 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "I".
To No.17 Squadron. Crashed during a fighter sweep by 48 aircraft
over Rabaul on 24 December 1943.
The aircraft were attacked by enemy fighters and NZ3135 crashed near
Gavutu Island
Flight Sergeant D. Williams injured but rescued from the water about
6 hours later.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3136 |
P-40N-1 |
28461 |
42-104699 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "M".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3137 |
P-40N-1 |
28462 |
42-104700 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "N".
To No.18 Squadron.
Dived into the sea near the Warangoi River mouth at about 1100 hours
on 13 February 1944.
The aircraft was on an escort duty when it was shot down by an enemy
fighter.
Flying Officer Harold Souter killed.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09
March 1944. |
NZ3138 |
P-40N-1 |
28463 |
42-104701 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "O" and
"F".
Written off books at New Georgia on 31 January 1944 while with No.4
SU. |
NZ3139 |
P-40N-1 |
28464 |
42-104702 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 08 July 1943. Coded "X".
Crashed in sea off Bougainville on 08 March 1944.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3140 |
P-40N-1 |
28505 |
42-104743 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "P".
To No.17 Squadron.
Crashed during a fighter sweep by 48 aircraft over Rabaul on 24
December 1943.
The aircraft were attacked by enemy fighters and NZ3140 was one of 5
RNZAF P-40s which failed to return from the mission.
Flight Lieutenant Peter Worsp killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3141 |
P-40N-1 |
28506 |
42-104744 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Major damage to fin and rudder after mid air collision with NZ3089
over Woodbourne on 19 October 1943.
Flying Officer P. Bull unhurt and aircraft later repaired.
Mid air collision with NZ3110 during a formation practice flight at
0920 hours on 21 March 1945.
The aircraft dived into the ground about 5 miles from Ohakea.
Pilot Officer Neville Quigley killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 29 March 1945. |
NZ3142 |
P-40N-1 |
28507 |
42-104745 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "C".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3143 |
P-40N-1 |
28508 |
42-104746 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Under restoration to fly with Chris Evans, Napier, NZ
|
NZ3144 |
P-40N-1 |
28509 |
42-104747 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "S". Lost
at sea as a result of enemy action during operations on 12 December
1943. Written off books at New Georgia on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3145 |
P-40N-1 |
28511 |
42-104749 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "T".
Crashed at Bougainville on 17 December 1943.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3146 |
P-40N-1 |
28512 |
42-104750 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3147 |
P-40N-1 |
28513 |
42-104751 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943.
To No.16 Squadron.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Remains recovered from Rukuhia and stored in Auckland.
Owned by Auckland-based businessman.
Moved to Pioneer Aero Ltd, Ardmore.
January 2019 Joined the restoration queue from storage for Brett
Nichols.
To
be restored in RNZAF markings. |
NZ3148 |
P-40N-1 |
28514 |
42-104752 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "G".
To No.18 Squadron. The first aircraft to be named "GLORIA LYONS".
Damaged in crash landing at Torokina on 09 February 1944.
The engine failed just prior to landing and the aircraft missed the
runway, hitting a mound of earth and somersaulting.
Sergeant Pilot Charles Woods unhurt.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3149 |
P-40N-1 |
28515 |
42-104753 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "80".
Taxying accident at Bougainville on 28 January 1944.
Written off books at Bougainville on 02 February 1944. |
NZ3150 |
P-40N-5 |
28607 |
42-104845 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943.
Undercarriage collapsed on landing at Ohakea on 14 June 1945 after
training flight.
Written off books at Ohakea on 28 June 1945. |
NZ3151 |
P-40N-5 |
28608 |
42-104846 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "55".
To No.16 Squadron.
Crashed near Torakina on 17 December 1943.
The aircraft was badly damaged by enemy fighters during a fighter
sweep to Rabaul.
On return to Torakina the undercarriage could not be lowered and the
aircraft was crash landed on the beach.
Flying Officer P. Bull uninjured.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3152 |
P-40N-5 |
28609 |
42-104847 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "61".
Hit in tail and suffered hydraulic failure after being hit by
anti-aircraft fire on 06 May 1944.
Crashlanded at Green Island.
Sergeant O. Marshall unhurt but aircraft wrecked.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3153 |
P-40N-5 |
28611 |
42-104849 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "F".
To RNZAF Fighter Wing, Solomon Islands.
Crashed near Hunter Point on 17 December 1943.
The aircraft was shot down by enemy fighters during a fighter sweep
to Rabaul.
Wing Commander Trevor Freeman killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3154 |
P-40N-5 |
28612 |
42-104850 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "49".
To No.16 Squadron.
Mid air collision with NZ3176 near Torokina on 19 December 1943.
The aircraft struck the underside of NZ3176 and both aircraft
crashed into the jungle.
Flying Officer James Williams killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3155 |
P-40N-5 |
28613 |
42-104851 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "50".
To No.16 Squadron.
Crashed on takeoff from Torokina at 1715 hours on 19 December 1943.
The aircraft suffered an engine failure at about 300 feet and
crashed into the water sinking without trace.
Warrant Officer Colin McDonald killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3156 |
P-40N-5 |
28614 |
42-104852 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "56".
To No.18 Squadron.
Crashed on take-off from Ondonga at 0535 hours on 21 November 1943.
The aircraft suffered from an engine problem and crashed into the
jungle about 300 yards from the end of the airstrip.
Flying Officer John Bew killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3157 |
P-40N-5 |
28615 |
42-104853 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 27 July 1943. Coded "51".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3158 |
P-40N-5 |
29070 |
42-105308 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943. S
old to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3159 |
P-40N-5 |
29071 |
42-105309 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943. T
o No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3160 |
P-40N-5 |
29072 |
42-105310 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3161 |
P-40N-5 |
29073 |
42-105311 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943.
Crash landed at Green Island on 19 March 1944.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3162 |
P-40N-5 |
29074 |
42-105312 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943. Coded "62".
To No.16 Squadron. Crashed during a fighter sweep by 48 aircraft
over Rabaul on 24 December 1943.
The aircraft were attacked by enemy fighters and NZ3162 was one of 5
RNZAF P-40s which failed to return from the mission.
Flying Officer Montague Dark killed.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3163 |
P-40N-5 |
29081 |
42-105319 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ardmore.
Swung off the runway while landing and struck Harvard NZ1059 at
Ardmore on 16 May 1944.
The Instructor in the Harvard was killed when the cockpit was struck
by the wingtip of NZ3163.
Sergeant L. Long uninjured.
Written off books at Ardmore on 23 May 1944 as converted to produce.
Converted to INST99 with TTS, Nelson. |
NZ3164 |
P-40N-5 |
29082 |
42-105320 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3165 |
P-40N-5 |
29083 |
42-105321 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943. Coded "60".
To No.14 Squadron.
Mid air collision with another Warhawk (NZ????) during an escort
duty on 13 February 1944.
The aircraft crashed in heavy jungle near Vunakanau
Airfield, the wreckage
being discovered in 1955.
Flying Officer Gordon Treweek killed.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3166 |
P-40N-5 |
29084 |
42-105322 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943. Coded "53".
To No.18 Squadron.
Damaged by flak during a strafing mission on 16 November 1943.
The aircraft suffered from an engine failure and crashed into the
sea near Fauro Island.
Flying Officer Lindsay Hutton killed.
Written off books on 17 December 1943. |
NZ3167 |
P-40N-5 |
29085 |
42-105323 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 August 1943.
To No.18 Squadron.
The second aircraft to be named "GLORIA LYONS".
Damaged by anti aircraft fire during a raid on a Japanese Airstrip
at Buka Island on 23 February 1943.
Ditched in sea off Torokina on return from raid due loss of control
for landing.
Sergeant Pilot C. Wood parachuted to safety and was unhurt.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3168 |
P-40N-5 |
28783 |
42-105021 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 August 1943. Coded "15".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3169 |
P-40N-5 |
28784 |
42-105022 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 August 1943. Coded "59".
To No.18 Squadron.
Crashed into sea near Treasury Islands at 0645 hours on 22 November
1943. T
he aircraft suffered engine problems and ditched into the sea.
Flying Officer Peter Rishworth killed.
Written off books on 17 December 1943. |
NZ3170 |
P-40N-5 |
28786 |
42-105024 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 August 1943.
To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore.
Crashed near Raglan at 0900 hours on 05 May 1944.
The aircraft was performing low level aerobatics when it stalled in
a steep climb and dived into the ground.
Pilot Officer John Sumner killed.
Written off books at No.1 RD, Hamilton on 18 May 1944 as reduced to
spares and produce. |
NZ3171 |
P-40N-5 |
28787 |
42-105025 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 August 1943. Coded "18".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3172 |
P-40N-5 |
28788 |
42-105026 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 August 1943.
Crashed at New Georgia on 18 November 1943. |
NZ3173 |
P-40N-5 |
28616 |
42-104854 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 16 August 1943. Coded "66".
Crashed on landing at Bougainville on 27 January 1944.
Written off books on 02 February 1944. |
NZ3174 |
P-40N-5 |
28617 |
42-104855 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 16 August 1943. Coded "Q".
Ferried from Whenuapai to Santos by Pat Tennent departing Whenuapai
on 07 October 1943.
To No.14 Squadron.
To No.17 Squadron. Crashed during a fighter sweep by 48 aircraft
over Rabaul on 24 December 1943.
The aircraft were attacked by enemy fighters and NZ3174 was one of 5
RNZAF P-40s which failed to return from the mission. Sergeant Robert
Covic killed. Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3175 |
P-40N-5 |
28779 |
42-105017 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 16 August 1943. Coded "65". To
No.16 Squadron. Crashed near Praed Point on 17 December 1943.
The aircraft was shot down by enemy fighters during a fighter sweep
to Rabaul.
Flight Lieutenant John McFarlane killed.
Written off books 31 January 1944. |
NZ3176 |
P-40N-5 |
28778 |
42-105016 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 16 August 1943. Coded "64".
To No.16 Squadron.
Mid air collision with NZ3154 near Torokina on 19 December 1943.
The aircraft was struck from beneath by NZ3154 and both aircraft
crashed into the jungle.
Flight Sergeant D. Mulligan baled out and was picked up the next
day.
Written off books 31 January 1944. |
NZ3177 |
P-40N-5 |
28777 |
42-105015 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 16 August 1943. Coded "A".
Ferried to Santos leaving Whenuapai on 03 November 1943.
Crash landed at Pallikulo Airfield on 03 May 1944 after electrical
and hydraulic failure.
Written off books at Espiritu Santo. |
NZ3178 |
P-40N-5 |
28781 |
42-105019 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 16 August 1943. Coded "E".
Written off books at Bougainville on 15 April 1944 while with No.4
SU. |
NZ3179 |
P-40N-5 |
28782 |
42-105020 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 16 August 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed at Sanson at 1455 hours on 18 July 1944. T
he aircraft suffered engine problems during a formation flying
practice and spun into the ground after descending to 1000 feet for
a landing approach.
Sergeant Robert Stewart killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 02 August 1944 as reduced to spares. |
NZ3180 |
P-40M-5 |
27195 |
43-5507 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 01 September 1943.
This aircraft was a replacement for a P-40L which was sent to New
Zealand by mistake and was returned to the United States.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed near Bulls at 2115 hours on 27 October 1943.
The aircraft failed to recover from a dive while practicing steep
turns at low altitude and crashed into the ground.
Flight Sergeant John Sinclair killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 06 November 1943 as reduced to spares
and produce. |
NZ3181 |
P-40N-5 |
29634 |
42-105872 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3182 |
P-40N-5 |
29635 |
42-105873 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943.
To No.16 Squadron.
Damaged after tyre burst on take-off and resulting belly landing at
Piva.
Flight Sergeant G. Luoni unhurt and aircraft later repaired.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Force landed after engine failure near Ohakea on 16 February 1945.
Written off books at Ohakea on 28 February 1945. |
NZ3183 |
P-40N-5 |
29636 |
42-105874 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943.
To No.18 Squadron. Crashed into sea near Cape Gazelle on 27 January
1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
Flight Lieutenant Clive Highet killed.
Written off books at Bougainville on 02 February 1944. |
NZ3184 |
P-40N-5 |
29637 |
42-105875 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "75".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Owned by Ross Pay, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.
Under restoration to fly as TP-40N by Precision Airmotive. |
NZ3185 |
P-40N-5 |
29638 |
42-105876 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3186 |
P-40N-5 |
29639 |
42-105877 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "81"
and "G".
To No.15 Squadron. Crashed near Bitagalip on 22 Januray 1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
Sergeant Colin Grubb killed.
Written off books at Bougainville on 02 February 1944. |
NZ3187 |
P-40N-5 |
29641 |
42-105879 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "R".
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944 while with No.4
SU. |
NZ3188 |
P-40N-5 |
29643 |
42-105881 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "B".
To No.17 Squadron.
Crashed during a strafing run on the Oamai River at 1320 hours on 07
May 1944.
The aircraft rolled over and dived into the ground while flying at
tree top height.
Flying Officer Stanley Broadbent killed.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3189 |
P-40N-5 |
29645 |
42-105883 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "72".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Crashed at 0940 hours on 22 May 1945.
The aircraft stalled at low altitude while circling a house near
Whangaehu and crashed into the ground.
Warrant Officer Robert Holford killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 28 May 1945. |
NZ3190 |
P-40N-5 |
29647 |
42-105885 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "67".
Missing on operations from Bougainville on 16 February 1944. W
ritten off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3191 |
P-40N-5 |
29649 |
42-105887 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943.
Forced landing at Ohakea on 25 August 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea. |
NZ3192 |
P-40N-5 |
29650 |
42-105888 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943.
Crash landed while operating from Bougainville on 19 February 1944.
Written off books at Bougainville on 09 March 1944. |
NZ3193 |
P-40N-5 |
29651 |
42-105889 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "82".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3194 |
P-40N-5 |
29652 |
42-105890 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943. Coded "74".
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3195 |
P-40N-5 |
29653 |
42-105891 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 October 1943.
Crashed during attempted force landing at Tauranga during
operational training on 14 January 1944.
Converted to instructional airframe INST95 at Tauranga on 14 March
1944.
Reduced to produce on 02 May 1945. |
NZ3196 |
P-40N-15 |
30151 |
42-106389 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943. Coded "76".
To No.16 Squadron. Crashed during a fighter sweep by 48 aircraft
over Rabaul on 24 December 1943.
The aircraft were attacked by enemy fighters and NZ3196 was one of 5
RNZAF P-40s which failed to return from the mission.
Flying Officer Denis Page killed.
Written off books on 02 February 1944. |
NZ3197 |
P-40N-15 |
30153 |
42-106391 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943. Coded "P".
Crashed into sea while operating from Bougainville on 08 March 1944.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3198 |
P-40N-15 |
30154 |
42-106392 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
Crashed on landing at Norfolk Island during a ferry flight on 16
December 1943.
Written off books at No.1 RD, Hamilton as reduced to spares on 01
August 1944. |
NZ3199 |
P-40N-15 |
30156 |
42-106394 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943. Coded "69".
Ditched off Torokina Beach during fighter sweep to Rabaul on 24
December 1943.
The aircraft was badly damaged after being attacked by about 10
Zekes.
On reaching Torakina the aircraft became uncontrollable and was
crash landed in the sea about a mile offshore.
Flying Officer K. Starnes unhurt and had no difficulty escaping the
aircraft and making his way to shore.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3200 |
P-40N-15 |
30157 |
42-106395 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943. Coded "70".
To No.18 Squadron.
Crashed into sea near Cape Gazelle on 27 January 1944.
The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort
sortie.
Sergeant Clifford Knight killed.
Written off books at Bougainville on 02 February 1944. |
NZ3201 |
P-40N-15 |
30163 |
42-106401 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Wings used in restoration of ZK-CAG/42-104730/A29-448/A29-1050 |
NZ3202 |
P-40N-15 |
30165 |
42-106403 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943. Coded "78".
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Stored as a restoration project with Neil Bird, Jacksonville,
Florida, USA |
NZ3203 |
P-40N-15 |
30166 |
42-106404 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3204 |
P-40N-20 |
30168 |
42-106406 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Dived into ground during operational training from Ohakea on 05
August 1944.
The pilot parachuted to safety. |
NZ3205 |
P-40N-20 |
30169 |
42-106407 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3206 |
P-40N-20 |
30171 |
42-106409 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3207 |
P-40N-20 |
30172 |
42-106410 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
To No.17 Squadron.
Shot down by enemy anti aircraft fire and crashed into sea while
operating from Bougainville on 08 June 1944.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3208 |
P-40N-20 |
30183 |
42-106421 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
|
NZ3209 |
P-40N-20 |
30178 |
42-106416 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3210 |
P-40N-20 |
30180 |
42-106418 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3211 |
P-40N-20 |
30181 |
42-106419 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
Taxying accident at New Georgia on 12 January 1944 while with No.2
SU.
Written off books on 31 January 1944. |
NZ3212 |
P-40N-20 |
30184 |
42-106422 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
To No.19 Squadron.
Disappeared on a ferry flight from Guadalcanal to Espiritu Santo on
24 April 1944.
The aircraft was part of a flight of 18 aircraft which flew into a
large cumulus cloud during the trip.
The aircraft were split up and NZ3212 was not seen again.
Flying Officer Henry Veint missing presumed killed.
Written off books at Guadalcanal. |
NZ3213 |
P-40N-20 |
30186 |
42-106424 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3214 |
P-40N-20 |
30187 |
42-106425 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3215 |
P-40N-20 |
30693 |
43-22954 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 24 November 1943. Coded "N".
To No.17 Squadron.
Crashed into the sea after being hit by flak during a strafing run
near Cape St. George on 01 June 1944.
Warrant Officer Bruce McHardie missing presumed killed.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3216 |
P-40N-20 |
30895 |
43-22956 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3217 |
P-40N-20 |
30898 |
43-22959 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3218 |
P-40N-20 |
30899 |
43-22960 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3219 |
P-40N-20 |
30900 |
43-22961 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3220 |
P-40N-20 |
30901 |
43-22962 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Coded "G". The third aircraft to be named "GLORIA LYONS".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
To
Asplins Supplies 1954.
To John Smith at Mapua 1965.
Stored unrestored but disassembled.
Following John Smith's death in August 2019,
aircraft dismantled and transported to Aviation Heritage Centre at
Omaka, on loan from Smith family.
Aircraft inspected, preserved and displayed in original markings
worn when displayed during Air Force Week in Cathedral Square,
Christchurch 18 September 1944.
On
display from 14 May 2021. |
NZ3221 |
P-40N-20 |
30902 |
43-22963 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
To No.2 OTU.
Collision with NZ3012 and NZ3061 during training on 14 November
1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 22 November 1944 as reduced to spares
and produce. |
NZ3222 |
P-40N-20 |
30903 |
43-22964 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore.
Crashed near Waiheke Island during a test flight at 1045 hours on 01
January 1944.
The propellor struck the sea and the resulting engine vibration
forced the pilot ot bale out with insufficient height for his
parachute to deploy. S
ergeant William Russell killed.
Written off books at Ardmore on 25 January 1944 as reduced to spares
and produce. |
NZ3223 |
P-40N-20 |
30904 |
43-22965 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3224 |
P-40N-20 |
30905 |
43-22966 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3225 |
P-40N-20 |
30906 |
43-22967 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3226 |
P-40N-20 |
30907 |
43-22968 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Mid air collision with NZ3073 during formation flying over Bulls at
0930 hours on 01 September 1944.
The aircraft fell to the ground out of control and the pilot failed
to bail out after hitting the other aircraft's wing tip.
Flying Officer Alexander Cruikshank killed.
Written off books at Ohakea as reduced to produce. |
NZ3227 |
P-40N-20 |
30908 |
43-22969 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Ferried from Whenuapai to Guadalcanal by Pat Tennent departing
Whenuapai on 25 January 1944.
To No.14 Squadron.
To No.16 Squadron.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3228 |
P-40N-20 |
30909 |
43-22970 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March
1948. |
NZ3229 |
P-40N-20 |
30910 |
43-22971 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3230 |
P-40N-20 |
30912 |
43-22973 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 04 November 1943.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3231 |
P-40N-20 |
31592 |
43-23653 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Crash landed Guadalcanal on 04 April 1944 while with No.1 SU and
written off.
May possibly have beenj 43-23663 c/n 31602. |
NZ3232 |
P-40N-20 |
31589 |
43-23650 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crash landed at Mount Stewart 5 miles east of Ohakea during training
flight on 08 February 1945.
Written off books at Ohakea on 19 February 1945. |
NZ3233 |
P-40N-20 |
31590 |
43-23651 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Overturned on landing at Guadalcanal on 15 April 1944 while with
No.1 SU.
Written off books at Guadalcanal. |
NZ3234 |
P-40N-20 |
31664 |
43-23725 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3235 |
P-40N-20 |
31593 |
43-23654 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Stored in Blenheim for restoration by Mike Nichols. |
NZ3236 |
P-40N-20 |
31661 |
43-23722 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3237 |
P-40N-20 |
31659 |
43-23720 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Coded "E" and named "Esma Lee".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Under restoration to fly.
Owned by Nick Rauch, Fair Oaks, California, USA |
NZ3238 |
P-40N-20 |
31658 |
43-23719 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3239 |
P-40N-20 |
31586 |
43-23647 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
To No.16 Squadron.
Suffered engine failure after being hit bt anti-aircraft fire at
Kieta.
Flying Officer A Tucker baled out 10 miles east of Nussi Point and
rescued by Dumbo.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3240 |
P-40N-20 |
31595 |
43-23656 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Damaged during operational training flight from Ardmore on 10 March
1944.
Converted to instructional airframe INST93 at Ardmore.
In December 1944 the serial INST93 was cancelled and the aircraft
reverted to NZ3240.
Sold to David Patton, Fairlie, South Canterbury in 1953 for
#25
Cockpit section (firewall to end
of cockpit rail) excavated from a farm in South Canterbury June
2018.
Owned by Ashley Biggs, Allandale
Station, Fairlie.
Hoped to be restored locally. |
NZ3241 |
P-40N-20 |
31671 |
43-23732 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Undercarriage collapsed on landing at Green Island on 23 April 1944.
Flight Lieutenant M. Jones unhurt but aircraft wrecked.
Written off books at Bougainville. |
NZ3242 |
P-40N-20 |
31662 |
43-23623 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3243 |
P-40N-20 |
31584 |
43-23645 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3244 |
P-40N-20 |
31596 |
43-23657 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Engine fire during flight from Ohakea on 25
April 1944.
Written off books at Ohakea on 17 May 1944 as reduced to spares. |
NZ3245 |
P-40N-20 |
31583 |
43-23644 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944. Coded "245".
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Crash landed at Ohakea on 30 November 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3246 |
P-40N-20 |
31587 |
43-23648 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 03 February 1944.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3247 |
P-40N-20 |
31139 |
43-23200 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC with Unit 36, Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3248 |
P-40N-20 |
31142 |
43-23203 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
To No.16 Squadron.
Struck sea and ditched in Hauraki Gulf during low flying exercise
from Ardmore on 30 June 1944.
Pilot Officer J. Gillam unhurt and rescued by Walrus amphibian.
Written off books at Ardmore on 06 July 1944 as reduced to spares
and produce. |
NZ3249 |
P-40N-20 |
31169 |
43-23230 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3250 |
P-40N-20 |
31170 |
43-23231 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3251 |
P-40N-20 |
31171 |
43-23232 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3252 |
P-40N-20 |
31173 |
43-23234 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3253 |
P-40N-20 |
31174 |
43-23235 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3254 |
P-40N-20 |
31184 |
43-23245 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3255 |
P-40N-20 |
31185 |
43-23246 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3256 |
P-40N-20 |
31186 |
43-23247 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3257 |
P-40N-20 |
31187 |
43-23248 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3258 |
P-40N-20 |
31188 |
43-23249 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3259 |
P-40N-20 |
31189 |
43-23250 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3260 |
P-40N-20 |
31190 |
43-23251 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3261 |
P-40N-20 |
31191 |
43-23252 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 February 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3262 |
P-40N-20 |
31845 |
43-23906 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 01 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3263 |
P-40N-20 |
31847 |
43-23908 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 01 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3264 |
P-40N-20 |
31852 |
43-23913 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 01 March 1944.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
Under restoration to fly by Warbird Aviation Services, Romsey,
Victoria, Australia.
Owned by Steve Harder, Australia. |
NZ3265 |
P-40N-20 |
31853 |
43-23914 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 01 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3266 |
P-40N-20 |
31854 |
43-23915 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 01 March 1944.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea by September 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3267 |
P-40N-20 |
31665 |
43-23726 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3268 |
P-40N-20 |
31667 |
43-23728 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 March 1944. To No.4 OTU,
Ohakea.
Crashed at the Raumai bombing range at 1215 hours on 14 February
1945.
The aircraft hit the ground after losing height following it's bomb
run.
Sergeant Wilson Alexander killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 28 February 1945. |
NZ3269 |
P-40N-20 |
31668 |
43-23729 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3270 |
P-40N-20 |
31670 |
43-23731 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 11 March 1944.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Badly damaged in mid air collision on 18 August 1944, but was
repaired and returned to service.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3271 |
P-40E-1 |
19329 |
41-25130 |
ET454 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
Re-assembled at Hobsonville and BoC No.1 Aircraft Depot, Hobsonville
in March 1944.
Possibly flew only on test flights before being converted to
instructional airframe INST96 with the Electrical and Wireless
School at Wigram on 03 May 1944.
Transferred to the Education Department on
23 April 1948 and shifted to Christchurch Boys High School. |
NZ3272 |
P-40N-25 |
32224 |
43-24285 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
Crashed on runway at Ohakea on 24 September 1945 after test flight.
Written off books at Ohakea on 05 October 1945. |
NZ3273 |
P-40N-25 |
32226 |
43-24287 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3274 |
P-40N-25 |
32228 |
43-24289 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
To No.19 Squadron. Struck by Harvard NZ???? in taxying accident at
Ardmore on 29 May 1944.
Written off at Ardmore on 08 June 1944 as reduced to spares and
produce. |
NZ3275 |
P-40N-25 |
32230 |
43-24291 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944. Coded "275".
Crash landed at Ohakea on 31 May 1945.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3276 |
P-40N-25 |
32232 |
43-24293 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3277 |
P-40N-25 |
32234 |
43-24295 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
Mid air collision with NZ3085 during formation training flight from
Ohakea on 25 May 1945.
Written off books at Ohakea on 06 June 1945. |
NZ3278 |
P-40N-25 |
32236 |
43-24297 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944. Coded "OD-22".
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3279 |
P-40N-25 |
32238 |
43-24299 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3280 |
P-40N-25 |
32240 |
43-24301 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3281 |
P-40N-25 |
32242 |
43-24303 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 29 March 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3282 |
P-40N-20 |
31848 |
43-24309 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC with Unit 36, Hobsonville on 04 May 1944. Coded
"282".
Crash landed at Ohakea on 26 June 1945.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948.
May possibly Have been P-40N-20 43-24309 c/n 31848. |
NZ3283 |
P-40N-20 |
31850 |
43-24311 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC with Unit 36, Hobsonville on 04 May 1944.
To No.4 OTU, Ohakea.
Crashed near Hunterville at 1155 hours on 13 February 1945.
The aircraft dived vertically through cloud into farmland.
Flight Lieutenant Hilliard Boucher killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 19 February 1945.
May possibly have been P-40N-20 43-24311 c/n 31850. |
NZ3284 |
P-40N-25 |
32300 |
43-24361 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3285 |
P-40N-25 |
32302 |
43-24363 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3286 |
P-40N-25 |
32304 |
43-24365 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3287 |
P-40N-25 |
32308 |
43-24369 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3288 |
P-40N-25 |
32310 |
43-24371 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3289 |
P-40N-25 |
32312 |
43-24373 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3290 |
P-40N-25 |
32316 |
43-24377 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
To No.2 OTU, Ohakea. Mid air collision with NZ3079 near Sanson at
0912 hours on 03 August 1945.
The aircraft spun into the ground with the remains on NZ3079's tail
caught on the propellor.
Flight Lieutenant Wallace Mansill killed.
Written off books at Ohakea on 22 August 1945. |
NZ3291 |
P-40N-25 |
32318 |
43-24379 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3292 |
P-40N-25 |
32320 |
43-24381 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
NZ3293 |
P-40N-25 |
32324 |
43-24385 |
- |
Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot,
Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 09 May 1944.
Sold to J. Larsen from Rukuhia on 02 March 1948. |
25100 |
P-40E-1 |
19299 |
41-25100 |
ET424 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.15 Squadron coded "12".
Mid air collision with a US Navy SBD-3 Dauntless, BuNo06589 from
VB-11 at 0945 hours on 25 March 1943.
The aircraft collided at 10,000 feet about 20 miles from Nandi
during an escort exercise while avoiding a diving attack by a USN
F4F and both spun into the sea.
Squadron Leader Allan Crichton killed. |
25103 |
P-40E-1 |
19302 |
41-25103 |
ET427 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
To No.15 Squadron coded "8".
Crashed at Tongatapu at 1625 hours on 07 November 1942.
The aircraft stalled off a steep turn and dived into the ground
inverted. Sergeant Donald Chrystall killed. |
25137 |
P-40E-1 |
19336 |
41-25137 |
ET461 |
Completed February 1942.
Taken over from the 68th PG, USAAF by
No.15 Squadron at Fuamotu, Tonga on 27 October 1942.
Written off before allocation of NZ serial. |
45958 |
P-40K-1 |
18936 |
42-45958 |
- |
Completed July 1942.
Listed in USAAF documents as "condemned
inventory Oct 16, 1943" |
23907 |
P-40N-20 |
31846 |
43-23907 |
- |
Allocated to RNZAF but destroyed in a
rail accident prior to shipment from the USA. |
23910 |
P-40N-20 |
31849 |
43-23910 |
- |
Allocated to RNZAF but destroyed in a
rail accident prior to shipment from the USA. |
23912 |
P-40N-20 |
31851 |
43-23912 |
- |
Allocated to RNZAF but destroyed in a
rail accident prior to shipment from the USA.
Repaired and reissued to USAAF?
Listed as involved in a mid-air collision with P-40N-20 43-23838
near Tonopah AZ, 12th June 1945. |