Incident Supermarine Walrus Mk I K5783,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 267829
 
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Date:Saturday 15 July 1939
Time:
Type:Supermarine Walrus Mk I
Owner/operator:720 Sqn FAA RN
Registration: K5783
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Aitutaki, Cook Islands -   Cook Islands
Phase:
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Aircraft fell from crane while being recovered by HMS Achilles. Sank in deep water.

Sources:

NZDF-Serials Walrus

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
18-Sep-2021 03:21 Ron Averes Added
06-Dec-2021 02:26 Ron Averes Updated [Location, Country]
06-Dec-2021 02:40 Ron Averes Updated [Location]
06-Dec-2021 02:43 Ron Averes Updated [Location]

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