Ohakea RNZAF base (NZOH)

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RNZAF Base Ohakea is an operational base of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Opened in 1939, it is located near Bulls, 25 km north-west of Palmerston North in the Manawatu. It is also a diversion landing point for civilian aircraft. The base's motto is Defensio per vires (Latin for defence through strength).

The Royal New Zealand Air Force airbase Ohakea hosts N. 3 Sqn. (13 UH-1 and 5 Bell-47, both types under replacement program), N. 42 Sqn. (5 B-200 King Air, in lease from Pacific Aeromotive). Personnel - less than 650 people.

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Coordinates:   40°12'20"S   175°23'7"E

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  • The air base is definitely larger than the outline. Can someone who knows the base please correct it?
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