Aircraft Photo of 0408 | Curtiss SOC-2 Seagull | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #141317
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:0408
Military Code:5-CS-16
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss SOC Seagull
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss SOC Seagull
Aircraft Version:Curtiss SOC-2 Seagull
C/n (msn):12220
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VCS-5
Location
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
 
Photo Date:February 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 141317
Photo Comment

Seagulls from the USS Louisville in formation over Sydney during a goodwill visit. The ship's full complement was four aircraft. 0408 was lost at sea on June 4, 1943 when operating from the USS Savannah. Cruiser scout squadrons had detachments of aircraft on several ships at the same time. Photo from: State Library of Victoria

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