Tauranga Aero Club Hangar, 1932-1983 (Place)

SummaryAlso known as the Baden Powell Hall

Built in 1933 at the western end of Elizabeth Street, the Tauranga Aero Club hangar and clubhouse served as the city’s primary aviation base until 1939, using the tidal flats of the Waikareao Estuary for landings and take-offs. During WWII the building was gifted to the Scout movement, later also used by the Girl Guides, and for a short period post-war it supported passenger flights from Mōtītī Island. Known as the Baden Powell Hall in its later years, it was auctioned for removal and demolished in July 1983.SourcesBOP Times 1978, October 19: Old airport hangar goes under hammerFootprints on Te Papa – Waikareao EstuaryFootprints on Te Papa – Faith in Australia visitTe Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand – Hilda Beatrice HewlettWikipedia – Tauranga AirportTauranga City Council – Heritage Study 1BPae Korokī: A Tiger in the Family

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Waikareao Estuary 1930s

Newly built Waikareao Estuary Hangar in 1933

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A Tiger in the Family

Photo 99-136

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Date Built1933Date Demolishedc. 1983

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Start here:Tauranga Aero Club (Organisation)

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Tauranga Aero Club Hangar, 1932-1983 (Place)