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April 1, 1937
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is formed as an independent service.
Royal New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is the aerial service branch of the New Zealand Defence Force. It was formed initially in 1923 as a branch of the New Zealand Army, being known as the New Zealand Permanent Air Force, becoming an independent air force on 1 April 1937.
April 1
April 1 is the 91st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 274 days remain until the end of the year.