A not-for-profit collection of ex-military aircraft at 824 Harvard Lane in Ardmore, Papakura, dedicated to preserving and flying them. Many of the aircraft are flyable, and some visitors see them fly at weekends. The association runs air shows, annual events such as Warbirds on Parade, Tarmac Days and a Hangar Talk series, as well as adventure flights, flying tours and flight training. Guided visits take people around the facility, and the scale model collection is on display.
Group tours are offered for social and service groups, car clubs, retirement communities, schools and groups of friends, and many Rotary, Probus and RSA groups visit. Volunteers are welcome to help with the collection, hangars, restoration and social events. Visitors praise the friendly guides and staff, the cafe with a view of the planes, and the aircraft themselves. One suggests combining the trip with a visit to the Auckland Botanic Gardens. Our pick in Auckland for a day of aviation history with the planes close by.