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Old 24th Sep 2003, 10:54
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The PBY is still earning it's keep as a water bomber in this country. The first ones flew in 1936 or so. The Mark VI Norseman (UC64) and the Beech 18 (C45) still fly commercially as well. Both designs date from the mid 1930's.
(I modestly lay claim to having flown all three)
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