Charles Upham is probably New Zealand's most famous soldier. His actions in Crete in 1941 and Egypt in 1942 led to his becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – ever to win the Victoria Cross twice.
The first official New Zealand airmail to the United States was carried from Auckland to San Francisco on Pan American Airways' Samoan Clipper. This Sikorsky S-42B flying boat was piloted by Captain Ed Musick. more...