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Junkers W33 (Wreckage, stored)
National Museum Port Moresby
Alexishafen, New Guinea
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(c) taken from Jet + Prop 4/98.
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Type:
Serial no.:
Livery:
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Junkers W33
2575
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VH-UIW
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Wreckage, stored
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At the Catholic Mission of Alexishafen a Junkers W33 was parked in derelicted condition for several years. In the meantime this aircraft was removed by the National Museum Port Moresby in 1986 and it is currently under restauration at the airport of Lae.
It seems, as if this aircraft is VH-UIW "Lady Lettie", which was delivered to Taylor and Bond in 1930 and shortly afterwards went to Pacific Aerial Transport Ltd. In 1932 this aircraft crashed at Alexishafen and was later used as a spares aircraft for another Junkers F13 at Alexishafen.
Some sources mention this aircraft also as VH-UKW "Danip", but this is not ensured. Also there are rumours about a G31 (VH-UOW), which should be at Alexishafen. However, these hints seemed to be wrong. So they were removed from the list here. The above photo was taken at the end of 70s to early 80s
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Further reading at the WWW:
The Burfs (with details about Australian Junkers aircraft)
Pacific Wrecks (with more infos/photos of the aircraft)
Pacific Wrecks (with further infos about the National Museum at Moresby)
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