Trevor BLAND Obituary

My father David Jones was a member of the War Birds and very good friends with Trevor. Unfortunately my father was unable to make the funeral as is unwell in a rest home and lost his memory. I have fond memories of Trevor and Kath. I used to go with my father a lot to Ardmore and we would watch the planes and catch up with Trevor for a beer. He was an awesome man, a very likeable person with a good sense of humour. Trevor will be missed greatly. Regards Brett Jones

It was a priviledge and a pleasure to have both met, and flown with you, Trevor.
You were great company,and an inspiration to us all. Rest in Peace. Brendon Neilson

As a boy growing up Trevor was and still is my Hero. May the Wings of Eternity carry you softly on yet another journey and land you safely in the arms of our Lord. Grant & Yvonne White Australia

It was a great privilege to have Trevor as an aviation colleague, both during our Wings Course and later in Air New Zealand.
It was sad to see him so ill, but bearing up with the pressure it put on him.
We wish every blessing on the family in the years ahead and send our love.
Don and Barbara Niccol

To our dear sister Kathy, and our nephew Jay and niece Mandy. Our love and support are with you, together with yours and the wider Bland family at this time of great loss. We feel truly privileged to have known Trevor. Thank you for that gift. RIP Trevor. Fly free now. Bev and Bryan.

I was saddened to hear of the loss of Trevor. Our dad (Ken Walker) held him in the highest regard. He said he admitted his pioneering spirit and his dogged determination. He will be remembered every time we look skyward. I am sure that he and Dad will be recalling the flights of their past. May he be sitting on a cloud watching over you all. Our very kind sympathies are with you Cathy and the family.
Kaye Compton and Jo-Ann Day Townsend

Hi Kathy I came to Trev s funeral to learn all I didn't know about TT. What a send off. He always made us welcome at WB. Greg Pittams. NZ Military Vechile Collectors Club.

Our love and thoughts are with you Kathy and family he was a true gentleman the Mannings from Hillsrk Manurewa

You are all in our thoughts at this sad time, Trev you are now back in the arms of your Mum and Dad. RIP fly high cuz

Our sincere condolences to Kathy and family. We have lost a true gentleman.
Regards
Darryl & Dale McEvedy

Captain Trevor Bland AFC

It is with profound sadness that the FLIGHT ENGINEERS of Air New Zealand farewell another highly esteemed friend and fellow aviator.

Dear Trevor…..now with the wind beneath your wings….. fly high….. fly free forever…..

Trevor Bland started the warbirds movement now that he has passed may the warbirds movement live on
RIP Trevor Gone but never forgetton

RIP Trevor - Peter Burch President of Auckland Branch and National Chairman, Royal N Z Air Force Association.

we loved Trevor, he was a lovely person.Our thoughts are with you, the family. Rest in Peace. Gordon and Jo Thompson.

A great Air NZ colleague and fellow crew member. For your final flight may the wind be always at your back. My condolences to
Cathy and family

Dave Simpson
WarBirds DC3

BLAND, Trevor Thomas (TT). AFC, MNZM RNZAF 133912 Our esteemed Patron and Founding President strapped in for the last time and departed from us at 1130hrs Saturday 20 December 2014. His distinguished RNZAF, RAF and civilian flyingcareer became the foundation stone in establishing the NZ Warbirds Association in 1978. His determination has been an inspiration to all who knew him. The President, Members and all those involved in Warbirds express their deepest condolences to each of the family members - may they take comfort in the nationwide tributes being paid to Trevor. "You have fought the good fight - you can now fly free!"