An older generation of Airfix model builders might remember this aircraft was the decal set provided with the original 1960 Defiant kit. The actual aircraft was earmarked for conversion to a target tug by Reid and Sigrist but the work may not have been done before it was written off. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

Operated by New Zealand National Airways Corp. Sold in Laos as XW-TDI in October 1968. Photo from: Whites Aviation Collection/Alexander Turnbull Library

ZK-APK after being "demobbed" from the RNZAF and before entering service with NZ Nnational Airways Corporation. APK still exists 30 years after its final flight having been used as a cafe and tourist attraction. It was last reported at Shannon, NZ, being renovated. Photo from: Whites Aviation Collection/Alexander Turnbull Library

Pre-delivery shot of TCA's second DC-4M-2 over Montreal. It wears the short-lived name "Cornwallis" over the rear pax door and on its fin. Obtained from TCA 60 years ago.

The Brabazon has been fitted with wing roots and undercarriage and moved out of initial assembly in the flight shed. It will now be completed in the newly erected "Brabazon Hangar" in the background. From Bristols 60 years ago.