Memories of ZK-BWZ.

From Russell Brodie of Rangitata Island comes this photograph of Cessna 172A ZK-BWZ (c/n 47505) taken at Timaru yesterday (03-08-2012), bringing back early memories.

Russell noted "this old South Canterbury Aero Club aircraft was back home at Timaru today (Friday 03-08-2012). My earliest aviation experiences as a pax in this old girl ( mostly before I can remember with my Mum, Dad or club CFI and old family friend Jack Mehlhopt flying )".

Old ZK-BWZ has been mentioned before in these pages : See:-

http://nzcivair.blogspot.co.nz/2011/11/cessna-172a-zk-bwz-moves-south.html

http://nzcivair.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/if-zk-ihc-was-getting-cold-feet-in.html

Below we have some earlier views of ZK-BWZ.

 Above. Getting a push back at Timaru in September of 1963

 Above. At Timaru on 02-11-1967. Now carrying South Canterbury script.

Above. At Masterton on 03-10-1973 whilst in the Gore based ownership of D R and N M Falconer.
Below, from the CMM collection, is a shot of her at the old Wanaka Airport in January of 1976.