The Governor-General, Sir David Beattie, meets Wing Commander Johnny Checkers, a “moth doctor,” during a farewell visit to R.N.Z.A.F. base, Wigram, yesterday. The “moth doctors” are members of a group rebuilding a Tiger Moth for the Air Force Museum. A full ceremonial parade and fly-past were held in honour of Sir David, who later commissioned the base’s new gymnasium. A formal dinner was held last evening.
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66The Governor-General, Sir David Beattie, meets Wing Commander Johnny Checkers, a “moth doctor,” during a farewell visit to R.N.Z.A.F. base, Wigram, yesterday. The “moth doctors” are members of a group rebuilding a Tiger Moth for the Air Force Museum. A full ceremonial parade and fly-past were held in honour of Sir David, who later commissioned the base’s new gymnasium. A formal dinner was held last evening. Press, 4 October 1985, Page 4
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