The Commenmorative Model of the Fisher Monoplane

New Zealand / Wellington / Carterton /
Half scale replica model. At this location, on the Hurunui-O-Rangi Flats, on June 21-23 1913 the Fisher monoplane made 12 short flights. These flights were the first made by an aeroplane in the Wairarapa and are among the first flights recorded in New Zealand.
The Fisher Monoplane was designed and constructed by David Percival Fisher and flown by Regional Harry White, both of Wellington. Further flights were made in nearby Carterton.
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Coordinates:   41°3'58"S   175°37'5"E
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