Aircraft Photo of G-ANAK | Short S-25 Sunderland 5 | AirHistory.net #9237
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-ANAK
Other Marks:PP162
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):[ PP162 ]
Location
City / Seaplane Base:Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:5 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 9237
Photo Comment

Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Dumbarton in late 1944. Served 461, 10 RAAF and 201 Squadrons. Sold in June 1953 to Aquila but not converted. RAF roundel and serial PP162 still visible. Destroyed in a severe gale at Hamble Beach, Hampshire, on 27 November 1954.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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