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Short Sunderland

Un hydravion de patrouille géant qui surveillait les eaux insulaires autour de la Papouasie pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Papua New Guinea Introduit 1938 Short BrothersRôle: Reconnaissance et patrouille maritime

Spécifications

Envergure
112 feet
Vitesse maximale
213 miles per hour
Équipage
9 to 11 members
Rayon d'action
1,780 miles
The Short Sunderland of Papua New Guinea

Histoire

Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, il fallait des hydravions géants pour effectuer de longues patrouilles de reconnaissance au-dessus des vastes océans entourant la Nouvelle-Guinée. Les hydravions alliés, dont le Short Sunderland, opéraient à partir de bases insulaires comme Port Moresby.

Ces grands avions n'avaient pas besoin de pistes d'atterrissage car ils décollaient et amerrissaient directement sur l'eau. Ils recherchaient les navires et les sous-marins ennemis qui menaçaient les voies de ravitaillement dans la mer de Corail.

Les équipages locaux et les observateurs côtiers guidaient souvent ces appareils de patrouille maritime, aidant à protéger les lignes de ravitaillement qui maintenaient les forces en vie en Nouvelle-Guinée.

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Médailles et décorations de combat

Cross of Valour, Valor decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Valor decoration

Cross of Valour

2005

The nation's highest bravery award given for selfless acts of extreme courage in life-threatening situations.

Distinguished Military Service Medal, Distinguished service decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Distinguished service decoration

Distinguished Military Service Medal

2005

A military decoration recognizing exceptional leadership and distinguished operational service in the armed forces.

Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu, Distinguished service decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Distinguished service decoration

Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu

2005

The highest class of the premier national order, honoring outstanding service to the nation.

Member of the Order of Logohu, Merit decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Merit decoration

Member of the Order of Logohu

2005

A high-level award for commendable service and dedication by officers and warrant officers.

National Logohu Medal, Merit decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Merit decoration

National Logohu Medal

2005

A national medal presented to non-commissioned personnel and civilians for exemplary service.

Officer of the Order of Logohu, Distinguished service decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Distinguished service decoration

Officer of the Order of Logohu

2005

A prestigious national award given for distinguished long-term leadership and defense service.

Papua New Guinea 10th Independence Anniversary Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea 10th Independence Anniversary Medal

1985

A commemorative medal awarded to soldiers and leaders serving on the nation's tenth anniversary.

Papua New Guinea 30th Independence Anniversary Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea 30th Independence Anniversary Medal

2005

A national medal commemorating 30 years of independence, issued alongside the modern honours system.

Papua New Guinea Defence Force 50th Anniversary Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea Defence Force 50th Anniversary Medal

1990

A special jubilee military medal recognizing 50 years of national defense heritage from 1940 to 1990.

Papua New Guinea Independence Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea Independence Medal

1975

A commemorative service medal created to celebrate the nation's independence in 1975.

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