Accident Short Sunderland GR.5 NJ180, Tuesday 23 February 1954
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Date:Tuesday 23 February 1954
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic ss25 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Short Sunderland GR.5
Owner/operator:Royal Air Force - RAF
Registration: NJ180
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:Pembroke Dock -   United Kingdom
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Pembroke Dock RAF Station
Narrative:
The flying boat hit a buoy during an attempted overshoot. It sustained serious damage and was not repaired.

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