| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C-FOWE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated PBV-1A Canso A |
| C/n (msn): | CV-397 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Plymouth / Plymouth Sound [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 1986 |
| Photo by: | M D West |
| Photo ID: | 70531 |
| Photo Comment |
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A long smooth approach followed by a spectacular but non fatal collision with a marker buoy. This was one of two PBY Catalinas celebrating 75 years of US Naval Aviation with a recreation of a 1919 Atlantic crossing by USN Curtiss NC flying-boats. Owned by Robert Franks. This photo is copyright © M D West, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 July 2018, and has since been viewed 768 times. |