My good friend Rhonda who represents the Christchurch branch of the NZ Chinese Association suggested I check out a bit of NZ chinese history while I was down in Ashburton.
This is relevant to me as my grandparents came to NZ to work as market gardeners but this was based in Blenheim.
I was listening to this interview on national radio a month ago. I didn’t know the aviation museum existed.
And most of my plane buddies haven’t heard of this as well.
Personally I am more interested in Jets than biplanes and I had to see the Hawker Harrier jet.
So after collecting the rental car we rushed down to Ashburton, travelling on one of the most boring roads in NZ. Ironically I also travelled on one of the most beautiful roads in NZ travelling back to Christchurch-the Lewis Pass.
https://www.aviationmuseum.co.nz/cms/index.php
Note the limited opening hours.
22 August 2021
1. 12 Aug 2021 Punakaiki Nikon D800 iso200 28mm f7.1 1/250sec Nikon 24-70mm f2.8
2. 6 Aug 2021 SH1 north of ChCh Nikon D800 iso 200 70mm f11 1/60sec Nikon 24-70mm f2.8
3. 14 Aug 2021 Motunau Beach Panasonic G9 iso200 8mm f5.6 1/40sec LeicaDG8-18 f2.8
4. 7 Aug 2021 Kaikoura Peninsular Panasonic G9 iso200 8mm f8 1/320sec Leica DG 8-18 f2.8
5. 7 Aug 2021 North of Kaikoura Nikon D800 50mm f16 1/200sec Nikon 24-70mm f2.8
6. 10 Aug 2021 Kohaihai Karamea Panasonic G9 iso 200 50mm f8 1/400sec Leica DG 50-200 f2.8
7. 11 Aug 2021 Oparara Arch Panasonic G9 iso 200 8mm f5.6 5 sec Leica DG 8-18 f2.8