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BrianC

1st October 2019 12:24

USN (?) Catalina to Russia July 1941

Hi guys

US Representative Harry Hopkin's flew aboard a PBY Catalina to Russia on 31 July 1941 for talks with Stalin's representatives regarding Lease-Lend etc.

I believe the Catalina was a USN machine 6416 flown by Lt Mackinley and eventually alighted at Archangel on 1 August. Return date unknown.

Can anyone confirm Catalina's identity etc.

Cheers
Brian

twocee

1st October 2019 16:32

Re: USN (?) Catalina to Russia July 1941

According to Robert Sherwood's book "The White House Papers of Harry Hopkins" the Catalina was W6416 of an RAF squadron based at Oban, although the flight took place from Invergordon. He names the pilot as Flt.Lt. D.C. McKinley. The serial is not correct for a Catalina, but perhaps it was W8416 of Oban-based 210. Possibly someone with an RAF serials book will know if this ties up?

BrianC

1st October 2019 17:34

Re: USN (?) Catalina to Russia July 1941

Many thanks, George

I had the story wrong!!

Cheers
Brian

Leendert

1st October 2019 19:18

Re: USN (?) Catalina to Russia July 1941

Brian,
Also take a look at http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/sho...Catalina-W8416

Regards,
Leendert

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