Wreckage of Captain Russell's "Avro", F9745, aeroplane, New Plymouth
Captain Richard Russell, DFC & Croix de Guerre, was the first aviator to arrive in Palmerston North, landing a de Havilland aircraft in August 1920 while on tour promoting air travel and taking passengers for 'joy rides'. A later tour ended with t...
Creator: Unknown
Place: New Plymouth
Date: November 1920