1961 Collection (page 7)

Cockpit of Vickers Varsity T. 1 WJ949
Royal Air Force - Cockpit of Vickers Varsity T.1 WJ949, in April 1961. Date: 1961

Navigator standing at the astrodome of a Vickers Varsity T. 1
Royal Air Force - Navigator standing at the astrodome of Vickers Varsity T.1 WJ949, in April 1961. Date: 1961

Francoise Garrigues talks fashion, novelty 7 inch cardboard 45 rpm record Date: 1961

Danish food promotion counter - Lewis's store, Leeds
A Danish food promotion counter at Lewis's department store, Leeds. Date: 1961

Avro Tutor G-AHSA - K3215 (msn ), at Cranfield in April 1961. Date: 1961

Percival Proctor 5 ZK-AQK
Percival P.44 Proctor 5 ZK-AQK (msn Ae.79), at Rukuhia NZ. in October 1961. Date: 1961

Miles M. 65 Gemini 1A ZK-AQO
Miles M.65 Gemini 1A ZK-AQO (msn 6472, ex G-AFZY, ex U-0227), at Mangere NZ. on 21 January 1961. Date: 1961

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan ZK-AHO (msn 3691, ex 42-37208), of Aerial Mapping Ltd. at Whenuapai, NZ, on 1 October 1961. Date: 1961

Commonwealth Aircraft CA-28 Ceres ZK-BPU (msn CA-28-4), of Aerial Farming of NZ Ltd. at Milson NZ. on 5 January 1961. Date: 1961

Bennett PL-11 Airtruck ZK-BPV (msn 001), of Waitomo Aircraft Ltd. at Ardmore, NZ. on 22 July 1961. (Written-off on 8 October 1963, due to pilot incapacitation). Date: 1961

Auster J-5 Aiglet ZK-BWH
Auster J-5-1B Aiglet ZK-BWH (msn 3103, ex ZK-BBY), at Nelson, NZ, on 6 February 1961. Date: 1961

Auster J-1 Autocrat ZK-AUX (msn 1994, ex G-AHHE), at Wanganui, NZ, on 5 January 1961. Date: 1961

de Havilland DH. 83 Fox Moth ZK-AQB
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth ZK-AQB (msn 4097, ex NZ566), at Tauranga, NZ, on 2 January 1961. Date: 1961

de Havilland DH. 90 Dragonfly ZK-AFB
de Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly ZK-AFB (msn 7560, ex NZ566), at Nelson, NZ, on 6 February 1961. (Lost without trace, during a flight from Christchurch to Milford Sound, on 12 February 1962) Date: 1961

de Havilland DH. 82A Tiger Moth ZK-BDG
de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth ZK-BDG (msn DHA875-T196, ex A17-458, ex VH-BDR), of Aircraft Service (NZ) Ltd. at Ardmore, NZ. Date: 1961

Douglas DC-3 Viewmaster ZK-BYE Jean Batten (msn 16386 -33134, ex USAAF C-47A-25-DK Skytrain 42-93599), of South Pacific Airlines of NZ. at Whenuapai, on 1 April 1961. Date: 1961

Douglas DC-3 ZK-AOD (msn 27146-15701, ex USAAF C-47B-20-DK 43-49885), of Mount Cook Airlines. at Rotorua, on 21 February 1970. Date: 1961

Douglas DC-3 ZK-AQU Pihoihoi (msn 16386 -33134, ex USAAF C-47B-30-DK 44-76802), of N.A.C. (National Airways Corporation). at Rongotai, on 15 November 1961. Date: 1961

Fletcher FU-24 ZK-BIP (msn 43), of Aircraft Services Ltd. at Ardmore, NZ, on 19 August 1961. Date: 1961

Fletcher FU-24 ZK-BIO 6 (msn 42), of Robertson Air services Ltd, at Te Kuiti, NZ, on 1 December 1961. (Converted to FU-24-950M standard in November 1980 and crashed in June 1982). Date: 1961

Piper PA-18A Super Cub ZK-BRO
Piper PA-18A-150 Super Cub ZK-BRO (msn 18-5530), of Wanganui Aero Club, at Wanganui, NZ, on 5 January 1961, fitted with spray bars. Date: 1961

Cessna 180C ZK-BVW (msn 50828, ex N9328T), of Rural Aviation, at Fielding, NZ, on 2 February 1961. (This aircraft was destroyed on 9 February1965)

Cessna 180C ZK-BYI (msn 50909, ex N6409X), of Rural Aviation, at Mangere, NZ, on 21 January 1961. Date: 1961

Cessna 180C ZK-BYJ (msn 50908, ex N6408X), at Thames, NZ, on 25 March 1961. Date: 1961

Cessna 185 Skywagon ZK-CAK (msn 185-0017), at Nelson, NZ, in November 1961. Date: 1962

Cessna 180D ZK-BZV (msn 180-50935), at Te Kuiti, NZ, on 17 November 1961. Date: 1962

Fletcher FU24 ZK-BHF (msn 8), at Mangere, NZ. (This aircraft was destroyed on 5 February 1961, during top-dressing operations at a farm air-strip, after a loose article caused loss of control)

Fokker F27 Friendship ZK-BXF Karuwai
Fokker F27-1020 Friendship ZK-BXF Karuwai (msn 10185), of N.A.C. (National Airways Corporation), at Woodbourne, New Zealand in November 1961. Date: 1961

Fokker F27 Friendship ZK-BXE Kereru
Fokker F27-1020 Friendship ZK-BXE Kereru (msn 10184), of N.A.C. (National Airways Corporation), at Woodbourne, New Zealand in November 1961. Date: 1961

Fokker F27 Friendship ZK-BXC Kerangi
Fokker F27-1020 Friendship ZK-BXC Kerangi (msn 10168), of N.A.C. (National Airways Corporation), at Woodbourne, New Zealand in November 1961. Date: 1961

Fokker F27 Friendship ZK-BXB Kotuku
Fokker F27-1020 Friendship ZK-BXB Kotuku (msn 10167), of N.A.C. (National Airways Corporation), at Wellington, New Zealand. Date: 1961

Fokker F27 Friendship ZK-BXA Kouaka
Fokker F27-1020 Friendship ZK-BXA Kouaka (msn 10166), of N.A.C. (National Airways Corporation), at Wellington, New Zealand in February 1962. Date: 1961

Langley, British Columbia, Canada - Skyway Air Services, Ltd. A Piper PA-18 Super Cub about to take off. Date: 1961

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T. 10 WP829 4
de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 WP829 4 (msn C1/0710), of No.2 Air Experience Flight, at Hamble on 15 March 1961 Date: 1961

North American T-39A Sabreliner 61-0665
United States Air Force - North American T-39A-1-NA Sabreliner 61-0665 (msn 265-68, buzz number TG-665), at Le Bourget Airport for the Paris Air Show in June 1961. Date: 1961

Handley Page HP. 81 Hermes IV G-ALDL
Handley Page HP.81 Hermes IV G-ALDL (msn 13), of Skyways Ltd, , at Stansted Airport in December 1961, after re-possession from Air Safaris. Date: 1961

North American F-100D Super Sabre 56-3288
United States Air Force - North American F-100D-90-NA Super Sabre 56-3288 (msn 235-360, buzz number FW-288'), at RAF Waddington in September 1961

de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 2 7610M (ex G-ALYT)
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 2 7610M (msn 06006, ex G-ALYT), the prototype Comet 2, on the airfield at RAF Halton. This aircraft flew in to Halton, which has a relatively small grass airfield

de Havilland DH. 115 Vampire T. 11 WZ544
Royal Air Force - de Havilland DH.115 Vampire T.11 WZ544 (msn 15136), on gate guard duties at RAF Spitalgate, near Grantham, in December 1961. Date: 1961

Auster J-5R Alpine G-AOGV (msn 3302), at Newcastle Airport on 2 June 1961. Date: 1961

Gloster Javelin T. 3 XH437 3T3
Royal Air Force - Gloster Javelin T.3 XH437 3T3 of No.33 Squadron, at RAF Middleton St. George, on 16 September 1961. Date: 1961

Gardan GY. 80-180 Horizon F-OCGO
Gardan GY.80-180 Horizon F-OCGO (msn 129). Date: 1961

Plaxton Consort C20F Coach
A brand new Plaxton Consort C20F UUD 12, a 20-seat Coach, (oddly placarded for 8 passengers), on a Bedford J2SZ7 chassis. UUD 12 is seen ready for delivery to G.A

Gloster Javelin F AW. 1 XA568
Royal Air Force - Gloster Javelin F(AW).1 XA568, at the College of Aeronautics, Cranfield in April 1961. Date: 1961

Hafner H. 8 Rotachute Mk. IV P-5
Hafner H.8 Rotachute Mk.IV P-5, at RAF Henlow, outside the Museum hangar with Mitsubishi Ki-46-III in the door-way on 22 June 1961. Date: 1961

Gloster Meteor F. 8 7258M
Royal Air Force - Gloster Meteor F.8 7254M 3 (ex WH357), at RAF Halton with No.1 School of Technical Training in March 1961 Date: 1961

Bertrand Russell, British philosopher and author (1872-1970), sitting on the pavement with other protesters as part of a CND demonstration in London, under a large banner: Committee of 100

Poster, Goodwood, near Chichester, Sussex, Motor Racing at its Best! Easter Monday 3 April, International "100" for Grand Prix Cars and five supporting events. Date: 1961

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"1961: A Year of Literary Legends, Political Tensions, and Technological Triumphs" In the realm of literature, 1961 witnessed the publication of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren. This timeless tale captivated readers with its enchanting narrative and exploration of chivalry. Meanwhile, in the world of psychology, Carl Gustav Jung continued to delve into the depths of human consciousness, unraveling mysteries that lay within our collective unconscious. On a political stage filled with intrigue and controversy, Ernest Hemingway found himself entangled in discussions surrounding Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba. Their meeting sparked debates about revolution and ideology that would echo throughout history. Amidst these intellectual pursuits, HMS Victorious (R38) made its majestic approach towards the Persian Gulf. Symbolizing Britain's naval prowess during this era, it stood as a testament to their global influence. The automotive industry also experienced an iconic moment when Jaguar unveiled their E-Type Series 1 Coupe in 1961. Its sleek design and powerful performance captured hearts worldwide. While Erwin Schrodinger delved into quantum mechanics' enigmatic principles behind closed doors, a couple on a tennis court showcased their athleticism - with a woman gracefully leaping into action in the foreground. Their energy mirrored society's growing enthusiasm for sports during this time. Queen Elizabeth II forged diplomatic ties across continents as she met with the Kennedys - John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - fostering relationships between nations while symbolizing cultural exchange. And there it was again – Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8-litre Coupe painted dark green – epitomizing elegance on wheels as it roared down streets around the globe. Finally, humanity reached new heights when we embarked on our first manned space flight in 1961—a monumental achievement that expanded our understanding of what lies beyond Earth's boundaries.