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Re: Pby Catalina ... a time capsule??

Posted by Mike Henniger on Thu May 02, 2002 07:51:44 AM

In reply top Pby Catalina ... a time capsule?? posted by peter on Wed May 01, 2002 10:00:51 PM

I believe it is still registered with Transport Canada, although I don't remember the c/r. I can look it up tonight.

I haven't seen it for a few years (1996 maybe). When I last saw it a gentleman working at the hanger mentioned that the gentleman from Alberta was trying to sell it, but I got the impressiong asking price might have been too high.

As for museums not taking it, even if it was for free (not saying it wasn't), that might pose a problem. It's not a small plane, so you have to have the hanger space. The CWH and the NAM already have one. The Toronto Aerospace Museum doesn't have one, but I would guess they don't have the hanger space. Are there any museums in western or eastern Canada looking for a Catalina?

BTW... when I was there it appeared to be very well preserved. In addition the original RCAF stenciling was still marked on the fuselage and wings. It really is a time machine.

Regards,

Mike

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