Aircraft Photo of NZ4112 | Short S-25 Sunderland MR5 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #415953
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:NZ4112
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland MR5
C/n (msn):[ VB881 ]
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
Location
City / Seaplane Base:Hobsonville Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Airport Codes:ICAO: NZHB   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1973
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 415953
Photo Comment

NZ4112 was sold to Australian Aircraft Sales in 1966. AAS removed the Pratt and Whitney R-1830 engines and the hulk was abandoned. NZ4112 became a clubhouse for the Hobsonville Yacht Club until 1973 when the club was ordered to remove it. The cockpit and nose turret section was roughly removed and the rest scrapped. The cockpit and turret now with the Ferrymead Heritage Park. Photo from: RNZAF/Air Force Museum of New Zealand

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