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The first kiwi roundel
During his Air Force career, John Black left an indelible mark on the service, literally. He was the creator behind the first unofficial kiwi roundel.
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Behind the scenes: Parachute Bay
At the end of an exercise or operation the Royal New Zealand Air Force team at Safety and Surface ensure all equipment is properly inspected, up to scratch and packed away properly. It can sometimes take weeks of work.
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Coaster takes ambition to Royal Pageant
Perrie Smith is a great believer in putting yourself outside your comfort zone and marching down London’s The Mall in front of tens of thousands of people, and Queen Elizabeth II, is throwing yourself in the deep end.
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Blenheim man serves around the world in name of Queen
After a nearly 16-year career in the Royal Air Force, and 17 years with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, Warrant Officer (WO) Paul “Chads” Chadwick had a special feeling marching through London to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.
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HMNZS Aotearoa departs for RIMPAC 22
Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa will be taking part in the world’s largest international maritime exercise for the first time, as part of a five-and-a-half month deployment to the Asia Pacific region.
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NZDF delivers soccer equipment to the Solomon Islands
Barefoot, kicking the ball to one another across a dusty field, Solomon Islands children had no idea how the plane flying overhead could change their game.
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Bay of Plenty woman follows grandfather's Royal Pageant path
Nearly 70 years after her grandfather David rode in the New Zealand military contingent that attended Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in London, Kyong-ja ‘KJ‘ Allan has marched a similar route to mark the same queen’s 70 years on the throne.
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Christchurch man honours the Queen with new Army family
Gautam Bajaj was born and grew up in Punjab, India, but has now marched as a New Zealander in the New Zealand Army in London to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.
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Chief Petty Officer from Napier marches on biggest stage
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Shane Dixon has completed the biggest Royal tasking of his 34 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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Life in uniform: Private Leah Miles
Private (PTE) Leah Miles, 2/4 Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment is a person who enjoys a challenge and says recruit and Reserve Infantry Corps training gave her that every single day.