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Ex-United States Navy PBY5A Catalina 'Our Girl' is being restored by members and volunteers of the Rathmines Catalina Association in Beresfield, NSW. Story by FLTLT Karyn Markwell. Photos by SGT Craig Barrett.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

PBY-5A Catalina ‘Our Girl’ to tell local story

01/12/202310/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1392 Views 0 Comments Catalina, Heritage – Air Force (HH-AF), RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

An historic aircraft is being restored to its original wartime configuration after it was handed over to the Royal Australian

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After the commemorative service, the photos of the Catalina crew A24-64 were proudly exhibited for all to see. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photos by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Nine Catalina aviators remembered

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1559 Views 0 Comments Catalina, Chief of Air Force

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman was the guest of honour at a commemorative ceremony at the Catalina

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Air Commodore Robert Lawson, Director-General of History and Heritage – Air Force, addresses family members and friends of Flight Sergeant Richard Hobbs, crew member of Catalina A24-50. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

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Special Memorial for fallen airman’s family

07/09/202211/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1557 Views 1 Comment Aviation Heritage Centre, Catalina, WWII

A commemorative service was recently held at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Perth for the family members of Flight Sergeant

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Commemoration Ceremony in Cairns for Catalina A24-25.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Commemoration ceremony for WWII Catalina

29/02/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4105 Views 0 Comments Catalina

The Royal Australian Air Force conducted a memorial service yesterday for 11 crew of Catalina A24-25 lost in waters south of

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Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

WWII MIA Catalina found

21/09/201521/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5572 Views 0 Comments Catalina

The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed that aircraft wreckage found in waters south of Cairns is that of RAAF

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