Construction of Ohakea Air Force Base

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Title

Construction of Ohakea Air Force Base

Content partner

Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

Ohakea Air Force Base was constructed on land near Bulls in the Manawatu, 1937 to 1939. It was built in anticipation of the arrival of bombers, ordered for delivery in October 1939.  The initial construction included housing and maintenance facilities for the new bombers, workshops, administration buildings and accommodation for servicemen and dependents. Image shows construction of the water tower. Photograph found in album related to the Humphries family of Greytown.

Format

Image

Date created

1939~

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/9531b51c-8aea-40f1-b4fe-3bab102766c4

Locations

Pukenui Rd, Ohakea

Related subjects

1930s / airport / black and white / construction / defence force / flight / ohakea

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