A slide designed to be projected with a 'magic lantern'. The HMS Hood was the biggest warship in the world for much of her service and was the pride of the Royal Navy. Seen as a reminder of the power of Empire, the 'Mighty Hood' visited New Zealand in 1924 and 1936. This photograph was taken during one of these visits.

Slides of the visit would have been viewed around Aotearoa at the time. HMS Hood's 1936 visit was especially important when the warship's presence provided a sense of security as war brewed in Europe. However, the Hood was sunk when fighting the German 'Bismark' in 1941. 

Photo has been hole-punched (for storage in ring-binder ?)

Stamped on back with black ink: “RNZAF PHOTOGRAPH CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. Central Photographic Establishment R.N.Z.A.F. Base OHAKEA Sortie/Neg. No. .....{A11 908 written with black felt-tip pen}...... Date …..{5/4/43 written with black felt-tip pen}.....When re-ordering please quote Negative Number and Date

Levin Airbase, Kimberley Road (from directly overhead), 5/4/1943. 1 B&W photo print copy

Overhead view of airbase (now Kimberley Centre) and the airfield (that later became the Levin Horticultural Research Centre)

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

Stamped on back with black ink: RNZAF PHOTOGRAPH CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. Central Photographic Establishment R.N.Z.A.F. Base OHAKEA Sortie/Neg. No. .....{NP EE6 written with black felt-tip pen}..... Date …..{26/6/42 written with black felt-tip pen}..... When re-ordering please quote Negative Number and Date

Levin Airbase buildings, Kimberley Road, (looking south), 26/6/1942. 1 B&W photo print copy

Close-up aerial view of airbase buildings (now Kimberley Centre) and airfield on northern side of Kimberley Road (later Levin Horticulture Research Centre).

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

Stamped on back with black ink: RNZAF PHOTOGRAPH. CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. Central Photographic Establishment R.N.Z.A.F. Base OHAKEA Sortie/Neg. No. .....{D19 NP written with black felt-tip pen}..... Date …..{26/6/42 written with black felt-tip pen}..... When re-ordering please quote Negative Number and Date

Levin Airbase, Kimberley Road (looking south), 26/6/1942. 1 B&W photo print copy

Looking south from Taraua Road over airfield (that later became the Levin Horticultural Research Centre) to Kimberley Road and airbase (now Kimberly Centre)

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”