Aircraft Photo of NZ4022 | Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #822332
Aircraft
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

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

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