PH-PBY prepares to fly at Valkenburg this summer prior to its repaint
Photo: Ruud Leeuw

In Europe, the big news is that the Dutch PBY-5A PH-PBY has flown at last after a long period on the ground. This aircraft last flew in May 1999 and had previously visited the UK, notably Duxford on a couple of occasions for the Flying Legends show. Work had been steadily progressing at the Dutch Naval Air Station at Valkenburg, due to close in the not too distant future and underwent engine runs and taxi trials for the first time on July 3rd.