CRASH OF A CATALINA
ON A SUBMERGED REEF NEAR BOWEN LIGHTHOUSE,
BOWEN, QLD ON 27 MAY 1943
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Catalina
RAAF PBY-5 Catalina, A24-48 (previous Serial No. USN 08268), was wrecked on a submerged reef during take off near Bowen lighthouse on 27 May 1943.
A24-48 after it was salvaged from a coral reef near Bowen lighthouse
The wreck became Instructional Airframe No. 1. It is presumed that it was eventually scrapped.
This aircraft was originally delivered to the RAAF in April 1943.
Catalina at Caboolture Air Show 15 May 2004
Catalina at Caboolture Air Show 15 May 2004
A Catalina at Mackay Airport - 1961 |
A Catalina at Mackay airport - 1961 |
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This page last updated 15 May 2004
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