Support from home for the RNZAF contingent of BCOF came from the Dakotas of 41 Squadron, such as NZ3543 in 1947.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

New Zealand's contribution to BC Air was in the form of the FG-1D Corsairs of 14 Squadron, at their Iwakuni base in 1946. The second aircraft in line still shows evidence of the wartime 'barred' RNZAF markings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940

Sgt George Cunnington of 17 Squadron leaves his aircraft at Miho in June 1947. In the background are visiting RAAF Mustangs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IV / Mk.XII / XIV - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

One of 77 Squadron’s Mustangs, coded 'AM-S' in unhappy circumstances after swinging on landing at Iwakuni.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

Impressive line-up 17 Squadron Spitfire XIVs was taken at Miho soon after arrival in mid-1946. The nearest aircraft belonged to the CO, Sqn Ldr 'Ginger' Lacey.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IV / Mk.XII / XIV - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Spitfire XIV RN152 is towed away by a repair unit after bouncing on landing at Miho on July 23, 1947.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IV / Mk.XII / XIV - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Flt Lt 'Pen' Pendred of 17 Squadron poses for the camera off the coast of Honshu whilst flying Spitfire XIV RN150 in 1947.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IV / Mk.XII / XIV - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

A Spitfire FR XIV of 11 Squadron flies over Mount Daisen in 1947.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire FR.XIV / FR.XVIII / PR.XIX - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

Technicians of 4 Squadron RIAT work on their Spitfire XIVs after arrival in Japan after a long sea journey in the carrier HMS 'Vengeance'. They still wear SEAC-style roundels.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire FR.XIV / FR.XVIII / PR.XIX - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943