By the 1960s, tourism was growing in Aotearoa New Zealand, and scenic flights over the Southern Alps were gaining popularity. Mount Cook Airlines Cessna 180 was a popular choice for small commercial flights due to its capacity (typically 4-6 passengers), good visibility from the cabin, and ability to handle mountain flying.
Fox Glacier, with its easily accessible location and dramatic scenery, would have undoubtedly been a highlight on Mount Cook Airlines scenic flight routes.
The photograph was taken by Whites Aviation, who produced a series of popular illustrated publications of aerial photography and aviation history.
Mount Cook Air Services Cessna aircraft flying near Fox Glacier, West Coast Region. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-53530. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/34885592

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