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  SO3C-1 Seamew / Seagull Bureau Number 4871  
USN
USS Columbia (CL-56)

Aircraft History
Built by Curtiss-Wright as Model 82A. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as SO3C-1 Seamew/Seagull bureau number 4871.

Wartime History
Assigned to USS Columbia (CL-56).

Mission History
On January 9, 1943 this floatplane was lost off Rennell Island.

References
Although the date of loss is officially listed as January 9, 1943, this floatplane was likely lost on another date.
NARA USS Columbia (CL-56) War Diary - January 1943
Navy Serial Number Search Results Curtiss SO3C-1 Seamew/Seagull 4871
U.S. Navy Overseas Loss List - SO3C-1 4781 January 9, 1943

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Last Updated
October 10, 2023

 

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