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Crash Site Short Sunderland Mk I L2165

Sunderland L2165: Returning at night from Anti-Submarine Patrol, became lost, requested D/F bearings but by the time they found St. Ann's Lighthouse, fuel was exhausted and the aircraft crashed into sea.
Source: Aviation Safety Network

Regarding Sunderland L2165, we have two photos of this aircraft, both in pre-war silver colour scheme (attached). By the time of the crash in September 1939 the Sunderland, like its sisters, would have been camouflaged.
Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust



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