by Peter Aimer
Their symbol may be the flightless kiwi, but New Zealanders embraced the aviation revolution as inventors, pilots and passengers. Some rose to fame – including solo pilot Jean Batten for her record-breaking journeys, and belatedly, inventor Richard Pearse for his early flights. Although air travel flourished everywhere, in New Zealand it was fuelled by the urge to conquer distance and isolation across the islands and the world.
Main image: An Air New Zealand jet
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