The Royal New ' Zealand Air Force -Statioii, Wigram, now ha^/a ConSul alrcraft. 'The machine, which is a modification of the Airspeed Oxford, will carry eight passengers including the pilot. The main differences, from the Oxford are that the Consul has metal airscrews, and a more streamlined nose. The machine will be used to ferry parties of airnieh from one sta'tion to another, and for all general eommunications work. The fusdlage is fitted with leather upholstered seats. There are several Consuls in use in the R.N.Z.A.F.
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Chronicle (Levin), 22 July 1949, Page 4
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