Bolt, George, 1893-1963
Person
Biographical Note
George Bolt was an early aviator from New Zealand.
George Bolt was born in 1893. In 1916, he was hired at the Walsh Brothers' Flying School as a mechanic. There he learned to fly and became their chief test pilot. In 1919, he flew the first New Zealand air mail route. During World War II, he served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Air Force (UK). Post-war, he contributed to the development of the Short Solent. Bolt died in 1963.
George Bolt was born in 1893. In 1916, he was hired at the Walsh Brothers' Flying School as a mechanic. There he learned to fly and became their chief test pilot. In 1919, he flew the first New Zealand air mail route. During World War II, he served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Air Force (UK). Post-war, he contributed to the development of the Short Solent. Bolt died in 1963.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Prentice Arthur Kusabs Boeing B & W (Model 1) photographs
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2017-02-05-A
Contents of the Collection
The collection is comprised of twenty-three (23) black-and-white photographs of the Boeing B & W (Model 1). The images were taken by Prentice Arthur Kusabs, circa 1919, and depict the two Boeing Model 1s aircraft that were sold to the Walsh Brothers' New Zealand Flying School. The photographs range in size from 1x2" to 3x4" and show the aircraft in flight and on the ground. A few images include unidentified people, some of whom are possibly the Walsh brothers, George Bolt, and Kusabs. One...