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25th Feb 2015, 08:13

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Kiwithrottlejockey

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On 6th October 1950, passengers disembarked from the first scheduled Sydney to Wellington flight.

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The weather can be wild in Wellington Harbour at times. ZK-AMM “Ararangi” with a damaged port float on 18th October 1950.

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A replacement port float and outboard propellor for ZK-AMM “Ararangi” on a truck at Evans Bay Yacht Club on 19th October 1950.

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ZK-AMN “Awatere” receiving maintenance to the No.3 engine, then taking off from Evans Bay on 24th October 1950.

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