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RNZAF 75th anniversary

Link to Prince Charles RNZAF message for 75th Anniversary.
HRH Prince Charles gives message to RNZAF for 75th Anniversary Video

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CanTeen gets kick out of parachuting with the Air Force

The thrill of skydriving out of a Hercules.

A recent charity event called Jump Start was supported by the Air Force, as teenagers from CanTeen and Project K (a youth development programme), experienced a tandem skydive out of a C-130 Hercules,

Squadron Leader Van Rijs said "It's an amazing experience for the teenagers undertaking the jump and we are continually delighted to see the positive impact of the jump. It's one example of how the Air Force partners with New Zealand organisations to give back to the community".

Read more about the CanTeen Jump Start event here
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Earlier stories

Standard Bearers and Escorts on parade.

Freedom march in Auckland

The charter parade saw swords drawn, bayonets fixed and ceremonial flags flown high to mark 75 years of the RNZAF.

Kiwi Blue parachute team members arrive in Wanaka.

Kiwi Blue’s Parachute display

Kiwi Blue performed at the Warbirds over Wanaka Air Show.

The new A109 in Wanaka.

Air Force on display at Warbirds Air Show

The Wanaka Air Show began in 1988 and the RNZAF has participated in the biennial show since its inception.

 

Minister welcomes new Air Force helicopters

Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman officially welcomed Air Force’s new NH90 helicopters at an event at Wellington Airport.

 

 

Air Force Orion locates missing vessel

An RNZAF P3 Orion successfully located a missing 15ft vessel in the Kiribati region.

 

 

Air Drop Exercise hits its target

The Air Force undertakes air drop exercise SKYTRAIN to prepare for deployment overseas.