1948 De Havilland Beaver Shares
$NZD$6,750
This rare opportunity offers a flight share in a remarkable 1948 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, affectionately known as “The Right to Fly.” More than just an aircraft, this Beaver represents a genuine piece of aviation and Antarctic exploration history. ZK-CHH is believed to be one of only two surviving RNZAF Antarctic-support Beavers connected to Operation Deep Freeze and the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition of the 1950s.
Imported into New Zealand in 1994 and restored into its striking high-visibility Antarctic orange RNZAF tribute scheme, this Beaver continues to fly regularly and is maintained in operational condition. Powered by the legendary Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine, the aircraft combines historic significance with the unmistakable presence and capability that have made the Beaver one of the most respected utility aircraft ever built.
Key Points
- Rare 1948 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver flight share opportunity
- Connected to RNZAF Antarctic support operations and Operation Deep Freeze
- Powered by Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine
- Restored in Antarctic tribute colour scheme with RNZAF-style roundels
- Believed to be the closest flying Beaver to Auckland
- VHF radio and ADS-B Out fitted
- Legacy aircraft preserved as a flying piece of aviation history
Manufacturer
De Havilland
Location
Warbirds Hangar, Ardmore
Year of Manufacturer
1948
Engine Specifications
Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine
Propeller Specifications
3-blade propeller
Avionics
VHF radio, ADS-B Out, portable moving-map GPS