| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
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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 This photo was added on 11 May 2019, and has since been viewed 873 times. |