The outbreak of war with Germany on 3 September 1939 saw some
500 New Zealanders serving with the Royal Air Force (RAF). Some,
like Group Captain Roderick Carr, had continued their World War
One service in the RAF, whilst others had come over
independently to seek short service commissions as war clouds
loomed over Britain. All were keen to do their bit. On the
outbreak of war, the RNZAF also began to supply newly trained
aircrew for the RAF and a steady stream of New Zealanders was
beginning to arrive in Britain by early 1940. Some joined units
in France, ready to go to war. This online exhibition represents
their forgotten story and in some cases, their words.