A Catalina (N160AT) departed Seia, Portugal, on 16th November for its new home in Oz.
It's route so far, Salamanca in Spain, Cannes, Naples and it is now in Rhodes, Greece.
As funding for ferry fuel is still a critical concern, it is uncertain as to how and when our Catalina will reach Australia.
The Crew:
Jim Hazelton
Richard Purdy
Chris Goezinne
Bernie van Surksum
Geoff Hazelton
Hal Griffiths
The route (dictated by availability of avgas) and the arrival date are at this stage uncertain. We do not know that we can get as far as Dubai (dictated by dollars).
Negotiations with a major sponsor have stalled.
Any donations to
Catalina Flying Memorial would be appreciated and are tax deductible.
First stop Salamanca, Spain. So far, so good!
The beginning...she's towed from the fence where she'd sat for about 8 years.
On test flight take off, left engine failed at about 30 kts. It was decided to change both engines.
