A classic aeroplane from the World War II era - and one of only six of its kind still in perfect flying condition - is up for auction in Blenheim.
The two-seater Ryan STM-S2 has only clocked up 263 engine hours in its 82-year life.
Striking images of the monochromatic aircraft cruising over the Marlborough Sounds have been posted to a TradeMe listing, and for 320-thousand dollars - and the blessing of its current owner - it could be all yours.
Noel Kruse is the owner of the plane, who he calls 'Charlie'. He talks to Jesse.
