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young members develop their skills. Membership took off I served on the committees of both Associations and was
at this stage. at one time the Contest Director for the Nationals.

Regular flying meetings were held on a farm property at In the early 60's I became involved in Rugby League as
Kumeu. These were day trips by bus, with wives and my sons grew up and eventually, I became President of
children and had a picnic atmosphere about it. the Mt Wellington R.E.L.C. of which I am now a Life
Member.
Club members and their families went to every NZMAA
Nationals and enjoyed the facilities and family This led me to a place on the Auckland Rugby League
atmosphere. Some of the venues that I can recall were Board of Control, then to Secretary Manager for a good
Hastings, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanganui and number of years and once again an Auckland Rugby
Christchurch just to name a few. League Life Membership.

After the demolition of camp Bunn, the club for a short Sad to say my involvement with the Tamaki M.A.C. fell
time resumed meetings at members houses until we away, due to my heavy involvement with Rugby League.
were able to get the use of a large building near Morrin
Road which was part of the Knox Home property. Until I completely lost contact with the club I was very
pleased that Reg Wade and Peter Taylor and perhaps
Because the building was used by other group’s we had Ken Buckley kept the club alive. Sad to say, Reg Wade
to have tables hinged to the walls so that they lay flat passed away leaving Peter on his own. I'm afraid lost
when not in use. Our other materials and equipment, touch completely as my old friends passed away and now
such as 35mm movie projector, models under Peter has gone.
construction had to be stored away under the building.
Finally, so may years have gone by since my involvement
The Auckland M.A.C. was the Tamaki M.A.C.'s biggest with the club that dates and names are difficult to
rival on the flying field but great friendships were forged remember, so please accept my apologies if this does not
off the field. come up to your expectations.

In our day, there were two Associations governed from A thought. ...Reg Wade flew with Fred Ladd during World
Auckland. War Il in Catalinas in Fiji.
l. Auckland Provincial IVIEAA
2. New Zealand M.A.A.

Desmond Victor Jenkinson (Des). No.25 Squadron Dive Bomber S.U. 1940 – 43, Born 21st December 1924.
Passed on Friday 26th August 2016, at Auckland Hospital. Life member of Auckland Rugby League,
Manager ARL Senior Reps and Manager of New Zealand Rugby League Kiwis 1975 and holder of the
Distinguished Service Award NZRL.

TAMAKI MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB INC
TAMAKI MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB INC
Central Auckland
Central Auckland
Invitation for Membership 2025
Invitation for Membership 2025

The Tamaki Model Aircra Club is a friendly MFNZ affiliated club located off Elstree Avenue, Point England, Auckland.
We would invite Auckland based flyers to join our club to enjoy the excellent flying site located in central Auckland.
There is ample opportunity to fly in uncrowded condi ons. TMAC is
suppor ve club that can offer training if required. We would welcome
anyone whom is interested to contact any of the listed commi ee
members to arrange a visit or join our WhatsApp group for regular
updates.

President Peter Radich:
peter_radich@xtra.co.nz
Secretary Lance McDonald:
lance_mcd66@yahoo.co.nz
Treasurer Bruce Maroc:
Brucemaroc@outlook.com
We look forward in seeing you
soon and safe flying!

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