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Auckland Museum is temporarily closed

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum is closed to the public for four weeks in step with our county’s efforts to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Find out more. 

Online Cenotaph

Online Cenotaph is our digital social space where enthusiasts, families, and researchers can share and contribute to the records of those who served for Aotearoa New Zealand.  Read more.

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The lost Airmen of 41 Squadron

Over the thirteen years of the Vietnam War, 41 Squadron RNZAF made 1979 landings into the conflict. Scotty Wingfield's research helps Airmen to receive their Vietnam Medals and Vietnam Veteran status.

A Menagerie of Mascots

Our volunteer Heather, writes about a Menagerie of Mascots who fought alongside their friends and masters throughout the First and Second World Wars.

Goldfish Club

Their Club Motto is "Gold for the value of life. Fish for the Sea," they joined by ditching an aircraft into a body of water. These are the stories of the Goldfish Club.

Tuakeo Terongo

Amazingly the only known photograph of Cook Island soldier Private Tuakeo Terongo had re-emerged almost 100 years after his death.

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World War II Pilot Thomas Welch Horton was just 19 when he joined the RNZAF. He flew with the 88 and 105 Squadrons. He was awarded the DFC and Bar, and the DSO for his service. Tom recently celebrated his 100th Birthday in Naples, Florida. Read more
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