| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | NZ4022 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | 1470 |
| Operator Titles: | New Zealand - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Seaplane Base: | Luganville - Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Country: | Vanuatu |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | October 1943 to December 1944 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 822332 |
| Photo Comment |
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Spun into sea 10 miles south of Mbenga, Fiji on January 27, 1945 while operating with No.6 Squadron. During a post maintenance test flight the aircraft was deliberately stalled at 5500 feet but entered an uncontrollable spin and dived into the sea near Beqa Island. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand This photo was added on 3 July 2025, and has since been viewed 83 times. |