Video: RNZAF Sunderland accidental touch'n'go in 1959

[vernicator]

"On 26/10/59 a Short Sunderland flying boat of 6 Squadron, RNZAF made a low flypast during the opening of Wellington International Airport, New Zealand."

http://www.patricksaviation.com/videos/Richard/1572/

[bdk]

The hole was repaired by the crew before they landed.

[fotobass]

An honor never claimed?

It is an equal record holder for the lowest height.

[Dave Homewood]

For the full inside story, written by the co-pilot aboard that flight, see my forum here

http://rnzaf.proboards43.com/index.cgi? ... 1168424676

I also know personally the Flight Engineer Ray Tocker too, as he lives in my town, and he claims to be the only person to fly from Wellington to Auckland upside down. He won a medal in the process. Read the story to find out more.

If you find this of interest have a look at some of Robin's other posts on his Sunderland flying days. He's an excellent writer.

[Mark Nankivil]

Thanks Dave - a great read! Mark

[tom d. friedman]

the fact that it survived the accident speaks for it's structural integrity.