Aviation News 2 mins to read RNZAF safety expert honoured after 50-year aviation career Group Caption John McWilliam becomes a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Group Captain John McWilliam with his CT-4 aircraft in the RNZAF Red Checkers aerobatic team. Source: NZDF. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Group Captain John McWilliam has been made a Member of
the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. The award for services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) follows a five-decade career as a pilot, flying instructor and Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per
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