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Ohakea Granted Freedom of the City
15 March 2006
Ohakea Granted Freedom of the City
One hundred and twenty Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) personnel were on show in Wanganui today, when RNZAF Base Ohakea was presented the Freedom of the City.
Freedom of the City recognises the long and honourable traditions of the RNZAF at Ohakea and its close association with the people of Wanganui.
The Charter granting Freedom of the City was presented to Base Commander, Wing Commander Johan Bosch, by Wanganui Councillor Don McGregor.
Granting such a charter is a centuries-old tradition and signifies a high degree of trust, friendship and confidence between a military unit and the city conferring the honour.
Following the presentation the Charter and Queens Colour was paraded through the streets of Wanganui, led by the Base Ohakea Band, it included a challenge by the New Zealand Police and a fly past by the RNZAF.
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