Aircraft Photo of NZ4113 | Short S.25 Sunderland MR5 | New Zealand - Air Force | AirHistory.net #857690
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:NZ4113
Military Code:M
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):[ PP124 ]
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:1965
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)
Photo ID: 857690
Photo Comment

The RNZAF was the last military user of the Short Sunderland retiring the last from service with 5(MR) Squadron in April 1967, the type having been replaced by the P-3B Orion. NZ4113 is ex RAF PP124, and was scrapped at Hobsonville later in 1967. (photographer unknown)

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