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A community cut off
In 2016 a magnitude 7.8 quake struck Kaikōura in the middle of the night. Nationally significant and locally vital road and rail links were buried under enormous landslides, or distorted beyond repair. Landline and mobile phone services went down across the region. Power and water infrastructure was disrupted. From 12:02 am Monday 16 November, Kaikōura was cut off.
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Young women try out Air Force life
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Swapping the Bomb Squad for an RNZAF Squadron
After 12 years in the New Zealand Army Leighton Joll is switching roles from jumping out of the back of aircraft to sitting up front and piloting them.
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Designated Marksman Weapon (DMW)
The DMW is provided to specially trained soldiers within our Army to provide target detection, recognition, identification and neutralisation in the field.
Combined with a trained operator, the DMW provides the ability for precise long range suppression and neutralization. -
Whakaari erupts
At 2.11pm, Monday, 9 December 2019, Whakaari/White Island erupts. At the time of the eruption, there are 47 people on the island. Tourists and guides are caught up in the explosive event.
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Our leadership
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RNZAF Skyhawk history-maker calls time on illustrious career
Jim Jennings became part of Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) history when in 1976, piloting his A-4 Skyhawk, he fired warning shots across the bow of a Taiwanese squid boat illegally fishing in New Zealand waters.
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Career change for new RNZAF recruit
A strong desire to help people was the turning point for Ron Varghese to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) as a medic.
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T-6C Texan II
Eleven T-6C Texan II aircraft are used to train our pilots during the Pilot ‘Wings’ Course, and pilot instructors during the Flying Instructor Course.
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The student becomes the master
As our people progress in their career, the experience gained in both their trade and their leadership will naturally lend itself to roles as an instructor and in management.