However, to those who watch the skies, Peter Jackson is also known for his large collection of both restored and replica vintage aircraft – specifically both British and German fighters from World War 1. With that said, it has been claimed over the last few years that he actually has more fighter aircraft than the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Technically, Jackson has more airworthy fighter aircraft than the RNZAF – even if they have been obsolete for a good 80-100 years and do not have weapons. As for why Jackson has an air force advanced by the standards of a medieval world like Tolkien's Middle Earth? Some people might say it's got out of control, I'd say it's evolved," added Jackson.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 21, 2023 04:05 UTC