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Welcome, Last Great Air Race: London to Christchurch

October 1953

“Photo taken by Pete Basire at Christchurch airport October 1953. My late father, Peter Basire, a keen plane enthusiast and photographer came to Christchurch from Wellington for the arrival of the planes in the Last Great Air Race: London to Christchurch October 1953. Peter Basire, took many photos of this event, he took many great photos of planes including planes in the air, the several photos I selected show people; including families and children, welcomes, a plane in motion, and planes being serviced. Shows part of the welcome of the winner of the Transport Handicap section, as per the KLM Liftmaster, including the oﬃcials, the public, and the intrepid (media?) photographers standing on ladders and a vehicle to gain a good view.” – Contributor’s note

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: North West / Airport

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2020 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH20-237

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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