The white preservative layer will protect the former US Navy PBV-1A (BuAerNo.68045) and USAAF (44-34081) OA-10A while awaiting restoration by the Air Force Museum. The RNZAF operated the PBY-5 and PB2B-1 versions (serials NZ4001 to NZ4056).
This aircraft was delivered to the Canadian Armed Forces and entered service on 20th Sept 1943. It served until 31st Oct 1946 and went to the Brazilian AF as FAB C-10A 6525. It is now at the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum awaiting restoration.