
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | CV-520 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
Aircraft Version: | Consolidated OA-10A Catalina |
C/n (msn): | CV-520 |
Operator Titles: | Chile - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Santiago - Los Cerrillos (closed)Map |
Country: | Chile |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: SCTI IATA: ULC Local: - Other: - |
Collection: | Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio |
Photo Date: | 17 April 2024 |
Photo by: | Dave Soderstrom |
Photo ID: | 743966 |
Photo Comment |
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Representing Chilean Air Force 405 "Manu-Tara" (ex 44-33868), famous for completing the first flight to Easter Island in 1951 and on display at the National Aviation and Space Museum, this is actually 44-34009, ex US Navy 67973. This photo is copyright © Dave Soderstrom, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 November 2024, and has since been viewed 133 times. |