Guy Menzies plane in Greymouth, Jan 1931.

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DescriptionAfter Guy Menzies crash landed in a Hari Hari swamp on 7 Jan 1931 his plane was carted to Greymouth. Date of PhotoJan 1931Map^[1]ContributorMaye Dunn

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Location (city or town)GreymouthPersonGuy MenziesEventGuy Menzies plane in Greymouth, Jan 1931.

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Date Created8th October 2018CommentsMaye Dunn
After Guy Menzies crash landed in a Hari Hari swamp on 7 Jan 1931 his plane was carted to Greymouth.

Maye Dunn

Does anyone know what happened to it from here??

George McKenzie

Great photo Maye. Not sure what happened to to the aircraft but I believe that was killed (shot down over the Mediterranean Sea) during the Second World War. The aircraft and Guy's crew (he was squadron leader) were never found. Sorry to bring up this sad news.

Maye Dunn

Thanks George..

Lyn Moe

I think it was taken to chch on the train and repaired at Wigram, that might be Hoki in the picture. I have the book somewhere but remember it said in it. the plane ID was G ABCF some one with a bit of bush humour said Gee Aussie Bastards cant fly.

Geoffrey Bell

I understand the propeller is on the wall in the Hari Hari Hotel.

Lyn Moe

Found book that pic is in there and does say Greymouth but then it says the plane arrived in Greymouth on the 6.10 plane from Hoki.It was exhibited for a hour under police supervision at the riverside siding..

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