Ansett Airways celebrates 85 years since lift off

SIR Reginald Ansett Transport Museum secretary, Heather Kruger, remembers the rich history of the museum and Ansett Airways, as the airline celebrated the 85th anniversary of its first flight and 30th anniversary since the museum opened. Photo: LAUREN HAY.

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February 17, 2021 | 4:42 PM

A DOUBLE anniversary was quietly celebrated at Ansett Airways yesterday, with the date marking 85 years since its first flight and 30 years since the opening of the Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum.

It all started in 1931, when Sir Reginald ‘Reg’ Ansett came to Hamilton and began a taxi service, which was met with great success, prompting him to start running buses the following year, and Ansett Roadways was born.