Kōrero: Air crashes

Topdressing plane

Topdressing plane

Experiments in aerial topdressing took place after the Second World War, and soon a successful agricultural industry developed. However, topdressing aircraft often flew low over rugged terrain, and accidents were common. This photograph of a Fletcher Walter aircraft pulling up after a low run dramatically illustrates how risky such flying can be.

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Nancy Swarbrick, 'Air crashes - Small aircraft accidents', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/6550/topdressing-plane (accessed 18 May 2024)

He kōrero nā Nancy Swarbrick, i tāngia i te 12 Jun 2006