Sir Henry Wigley

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First NameHenry RodolphLast NameWigleyAlternative NameHarryDescriptionSir Henry Wigley was managing director of the Mt Cook and Southern Lakes Tourist Company, which his father, Rodolph Wigley founded. He served with the RNZAF as a flying instructor and fought in the Pacific during World War Two. He made the first ski-plane landing on the Tasman Glacier, using retractable skis, and was heavily involved with the South Canterbury Aero Club.External LinkTimaru District Libraries: Search 'Harry Wiggly"Date of Birth1913Place of BirthFairlieDate of Death15 Sep 1980SubjectAviationBiography

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Image published in The Timaru Herald, 20 Nov 1965.

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PersonR L WigleyPlaceTimaruOrganisationSouth Canterbury Aero ClubMount Cook Motor Company