Recently we took a family holiday to Blenheim, which is near the top of New Zealand's South Island. A little-known fact is that Blenheim is home to two stunning exhibitions of World War I and II aircraft. The World War I exhibition is owned by Sir Peter Jackon of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy fame. Not only does it include incredibly rare aircraft (including some which are airworthy), it does so in giant dioramas that tell important stories about the aircraft and the people who flew them.
After the success of the World War I exhibition, the local group whom Jackson contracted to maintain the exhibition added a World War II exhibition. Both are of impeccable quality and offer an incredibly immersive experience. More information can be found on their website.
I personally love the exhibition from a modelling perspective. It offers a glimpse of modelling on a 1:1 scale rarely seen and is a wonderful inspiration for our smaller-scale modelling.
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