From Go to Woe – a short history of the tactical jet aircraft operated by the RNZAF. From the first flight of a Meteor in February 1946 to the disbandment of the Air Combat Force in October 2001, RNZAF personnel operated tactical jet aircraft with pride and professionalism on operations and exercises from the Mediterranean to the Pacific.
Presented by SQNLDR Barry Nelson, DSD, RNZAF, Flying Instructor, No 14 Sqn, RNZAF Base Ohakea.
Co- hosted by RNZE CT/ECMC and Palmerston North City Library.
Donations to the RNZE Charitable Trust would be appreciated.
Image: RNZAF Official. (1946). Gloster Meteor NZ6001, flown by Squadron Leader RM McKay, over the Auckland area, [Photograph]. OhG2976-54, Air Force Museum of New Zealand
