Throughout our history in New Zealand Aotearoa, aviation has produced some of the most remarkable men and women who ever lived, including those brave early pilots (and engineers) who made some of the first forays into the air and who courageously pushed the limitations of flight in ways previously unimaginable.

At the same time, aviation has produced a number of people whose bravery rises above the ‘job description’ of a pilot, even if that is their day job.

These people have touched all of us in aviation and in many cases, those far beyond the flying world by their brave deeds, talents, or achievements.

The “job” of the Aviation History Advocate is to ensure as far as currently possible, the achievements, memories and paraphernalia of these people are promoted, recorded and publicised for the benefit of us all.