Sir Henry Wigram A Pioneer of Avaiation in New Zealand. FIRST EDITION.

Sir Henry Wigram A Pioneer of Avaiation in New Zealand. by L M Noble.
SCARCE.

Publisher:
Whitcombe & Tombs Christchurch 1952, first edition.

Very good hardback with jacket, minor edge-wear, no owner inscriptions, light foxing. 
Jacket has shelf/edge-wear, rubbing, marks and chipping.
145 pages.

Key Details About the Subject (Sir Henry Wigram):
Aviation Pioneer: Recognized for foresight in aviation's potential, he established the Canterbury Aviation Company in 1915.
Military Contribution: He advocated for air defense before 1914 and helped train 180 pilots for service in WWI.
Wigram Aerodrome: He facilitated the establishment of the airfield that bears his name in 1923, contributing both funds and land.
Legacy: As a key figure in New Zealand aviation, he was knighted in 1926 for his services.

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