Her replacement, PBY-6A Bu.64092, flew for a few years while still in its firebomber configuration, but again, significant fuselage corrosion grounded her as well. Over the years, the Commemorative Air Force has owned and operated five different PBY Catalinas, but unfortunately the type has so far not enjoyed much longevity with the organization with PBY-6A Bu.64000 being written off in a crash in 1975 PBY-5A Bu.46590 succumbing to corrosion in 1984 (and now parted out) PBY-6A Bu.63998 being written off in an accident in 1986 and in a bizarre twist of fate, PBY-6A Bu.64097 was flipped on its back in a heavy storm in May, 1998. This is roughly how the aircraft appears now, following six years of hard work! (photo via CAF) The CAF Lake Superior Squadron is restoring a PBY back to flying condition using major sections from two aircraft.
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