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Drake was patron of the South Canterbury Aero Club, and a foundation member of the South Canterbury aviation Heritage Centre where he was the history advisor for 20 years. South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre’s Hamish Cameron, who is responsible for art and design, said Drake knew who flew what, all the pilots, and the different airlines and operations. Natasha Martin/Stuff Brevet Club South Canterbury president Doug Drake speaks at the Air Force Remembrance Day, hosted by St Mary s Church at Craighead Diocesan School chapel, in 2012. A portion of the heritage centre is named after Drake’s book They Served with Honour, about South Canterbury Kiwi airman who served overseas. ....