Ferrymead Aeronautical Society
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Ferrymead Aeronautical Society
@ferrymeadaero.bsky.social
Preserving Aviation Heritage. Please support our work with a tax-deductible donation here: https://givealittle.co.nz/org/ferrymead-aeronautical-society
We recently had a film crew in for a night-shoot using one of our displayed aircraft. Their lighting and smoke made for some moody shots of F-27 BXG and Viscount BRF. #aviation #ferrymead #avgeek
September 7, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Lots of work going on in our workshops at the moment! #aviation #ferrymead #aircraftrestoration #helicopters #avgeek
July 6, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Our display area has been overrun by bunnies! Hop on down to #ferrymead this weekend and see how many you can find. #aviation #avgeek
April 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Mosquito HR339 wing trailing edge repairs. #ferrymead #avgeek #aviation #aircraftrestoration
March 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
If you are on Facebook and have a family or other connection to 487 (NZ) Squadron, check out this group to share information and to keep their memories alive.
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#487squadron #rnzaf #nzaviation
March 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This clip from the AWM shows our Mosquito HR339 and her crew Flt Lt R.J. "Jack" Dempsey (RNZAF) and Flt Sgt E.J. "Ted" Paige (RAAF) on their return from Operation Clarion 80 years ago today. The aircraft was damaged by by flak over Germany while attacking a train. The aircraft still bears the scars.
February 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
An unusual arrival and a fitting end to a long and worthy career. RNZAF Lockheed C-130H NZ7001 touches down on the grass at her new home, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Wigram in Christchurch. Thanks to Alexandra Strang for the video. #avgeek #airforce #rnzaf #Christchurch #c130 #hercules
February 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Mosquito HR339 cockpit restoration progress. Please support our work with a tax-deductible donation here: givealittle.co.nz/org/ferrymea...

#avgeek #aircraftrestoration #aviation #ferrymead #dehavilland #mosquito
February 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Progress on restoration of the smallest aircraft in our collection, Robinson R22 Beta restored as ZK-HDB(5) which started as a very battered cab, a boom and bits. Still looking for an engine if anyone has a dead Lycoming O-320 lying around. #avgeek #helicopters #r22 #aircraftrestoration #ferrymead
February 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Mosquito HR339 wing restoration progress.

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February 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Bar-Tailed Godwit or Kuaka, is one of the longest non-stop flyers in the world, making a 29,000km annual round-trip between alaska and NZ. From 1952 until the 1978 merger with Air NZ the kuaka was the emblem of NZ National Airways Corporation. #ferrymead #godwit #christchurch #aviationhistory
January 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
One of the most treasured aircraft in our collection, the stately Vickers Viscount V.807 ZK-BRF 'City of Christchurch'. ferrymeadaero.org.nz/about/vicker...
#ferrymead #aviation #avgeek #nzhistory #vickers #viscount
January 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
One of the helicopters in our collection, Hiller UH-12E ZK-HIK had an adventurous career in Canada long before coming to NZ. #aviation #aviationhistory #avgeek #yukon #klondike #helicopters #hiller12 #porcupine
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January 21, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Came across these lovely colour pics of two aircraft from our collection on Dave's Old Slides Flickr here: flic.kr/ps/DZJyD. Dave's photostream is well worth a look for general NZ nostalgia in glorious colour. #ferrymead #nzhistory #aviation #nzaviation #fokker #f27 #lockheed #electra #avgeek #airnz
January 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mosquito HR339 restoration progress. Please support our work with a tax-deductible donation here: givealittle.co.nz/org/ferrymea...
January 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A unique item from our collection. #aviationhistory #aviation #avgeek #cousteau
Please support our work preserving NZ's aviation heritage with a tax-deductible donation here: givealittle.co.nz/org/ferrymea...
January 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Follow us for updates for our various restoration projects and other interesting bits and pieces. #ferrymead #aircraftrestoration #avgeek #aviation #museum

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January 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM