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            NZAIL CT-4 Airtrainer 
            Pacific Aerospace CT-4 Airtrainer
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            Photo: Paul Shanaberger 
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          The
            CT-4 Airtrainer was developed by Aero Engine Services, Ltd (AESL)
            of New Zealand and based on the Australian Victa Airtourer. 
            The Airtrainer first flew on February 23, 1972.
             AESL merged with Air Parts, Ltd to form New
            Zealand Aerospace Industries, Ltd (NZAIL) as production of the CT-4 began
            in 1973.  The Airtrainer was purchased by the air forces of
            Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.  The RAAF gave the CT-4
            the nickname "Plastic Parrot". 
            Production ended in 1977 but was restarted by
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