This walk-round has been kindly donated by Tom L. Bigley, CDR USNR-TAR (Retired), a veteran pilot of the P5M with VP-40 and shows not only the exterior but interestingly the not-too-often seen interior of the only preserved example located at the U.S. Navy Museum, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.A. This should prove invaluable to modellers of the Hasegawa kit. To read a very detailed narrative and fascinating account of Tom's experiences with VP-40, click here. Many thanks, Tom.
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This additional walk-round has been kindly donated by Michael E. Rieth and shows details of the beaching gear and views not shown above. Many thanks, Mike.
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