CATALINA DESTROYED
IN A WATER LOOP AT RATHMINES, NSW

ON 10 APRIL 1943

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Catalina

RAAF PBY-5 Catalina A24-16, VH-AFQ, was destroyed in a water loop at Rathmines in New South Wales on 10 April 1943. It was written off following this accident. This aircraft was delivered in October 1941.

Catalina at Caboolture Air Show 15 May 2004

 

Catalina at Caboolture Air Show 15 May 2004

 

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A Catalina at Mackay Airport - 1961

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A Catalina at Mackay airport - 1961

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