Is based on the Ansett company’s first aircraft hangar.
Center pieces of the display are a Fokker Universal aircraft, similar to the one used on the first Ansett flight in 1936, and a 1928 Studebaker.
Other memorabilia includes documents from the early days of the Ansett empire. Of particular interest is the company’s first prospectus which sets out the capital required and proposed development of the company.
Like a Boeing 727 wheel, graphically illustrate the rapid advances in flight and road transport operations.
Road transport is where the Ansett empire had its roots. Ansett Pioneer road coaches, Ansett Freight Express (AFE) heavy trucks and Ansett Roadways regional services in Hamilton were leaders in their respective fields.
On display will be a restored example from Ansett Pioneer's past fleet of Ansair Flxible, GM and MCI road coaches.
The museum now has a complete set of flight attendant uniforms and an array of smaller items to keep the nostalgia buffs busy for quite some time.
Has ensured the memorabilia on display conveys the company’s rapid growth from a single vehicle road service to an international airline.