Families viewing planes from the Last Great Air Race: London to Christchurch

October 1953

Families viewing planes from the 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 the public, including children and families viewing the planes , each plane had a number allocated, the number 21, the KLM DC6A Liftmaster, can be seen on the tail of the plane in this photo.” - 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 Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-PH20-242

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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