The photograph was taken while NZ203 was serving on general tasks at RNZAF Ohakea during World War Two.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

NZ203 on the day of its first post-restoration flight at Ohakea, on July 8, 1985. The aircraft was airborne for just under half an hour and, said pilot Lanham, “She handled just like a big docile Tiger" - the type which superseded the Avro in RNZAF service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Almost half a century later the flight crew and the restoration team celebrate the aircraft's return to the air on July 8, 1985. From left to right: Sgt Bakker, WO Singleton, passenger Air Vice-Marshal David Crooks (New Zealand's Chief of Air Staff), Sgt Chippendale, Sgt Braddock, pilot Wg Cdr John Lanham, Cpl Campbell.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

After the first part of its flying career came to an end, the Prefect ended up stored in a Hawkes Bay farm shed with its wings off. It is seen here leaving the farm in 1981 to return to the RNZAF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929