On a recent trip to the South Island, I managed to make it finally to the Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, also the home of the Sir Peter Jackson's, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.
I was a bit short on time, and didn't manage to make if through this amazing aviation museum, but I will be making a special trip back for a look one day soon.
However time did permit for a quick walk around and on display right outside the Aviation Centre is this retired Safe Air "Merchant Courier" Bristol Freighter ZK-CPT.
Safe Air purchased ZK-CPT in May 1966.
The Bristol Freighter first flew in 1945.
ZK-CPT completed some 27,679 hours during her time in service. Safe Air is based still currently based at Blenheim's Woodbourne Airport, and operated a fleet of 17 Bristol Freighters.
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Bristol Freighter ZK-CPT
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