| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | PH-PBY |
| Alternate Serial: | 16-218 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | 300 |
| Display Paint: | Netherlands - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Karel Doorman |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LelystadMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHLE IATA: LEY Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Airshow Lelystad 2004 |
| Photo Date: | 4 September 2004 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der Voet |
| Photo ID: | 74611 |
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This magnificent amphibian arrived in the Netherlands in 1995, initially owned by Martin van Schie as C-FHHR, then N27311 and finally PH-PBY. It changed hands in May 2000, and following an extensive restoration this aircraft first flew again exactly a month before this photo was taken. It was painted in these Netherlands Navy colours three weeks later, and this photo shows its first public appearance as such. Unfortunately it suffered an engine failure on 21 April 2017, and was withdrawn from use. Repairs proved too expensive, and in 2018 it was decided to offer the aircraft for sale. It departed to the USA in May 2019. This photo is copyright © Aad van der Voet, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 August 2018, and has since been viewed 298 times. |