PBY-5A Catalina and F6F Hellcat on the pad at Naval Air Station Alameda, California, United States, 1947. Note that the Hellcat’s engine has been removed.

Caption     PBY-5A Catalina and F6F Hellcat on the pad at Naval Air Station Alameda, California, United States, 1947. Note that the Hellcat’s engine has been removed. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
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PBY Catalina   Main article  Photos  
F6F Hellcat   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 575 x 295 pixels
Photos at Same Place Alameda, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. mmichael says:
25 Jul 2014 06:47:07 PM

My step-dad, Norman "Ted" Shorty" Currier was a Tailgunner/Radioman in PBY-5A off the coast of California patroling for Japanese subs. His Navy Squadron never saw a day of action, but due to mechanical failure went down killing the pilot. I have searched all over for ANY other information that I might vicariously honor his memory. I have only a few poor quality images. I welcome any contact to mmpizar at my gmail account. Thanks

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WW2-Era Place Name Alameda, California, United States
Lat/Long 37.7861, -122.3186
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