Catalina Chronicle A History of RAAF Operations
Adelaide: The Catalina National Committee, 1981. Quarto,illustrated hardcover, 126 pp., two additional pages at end (unpaginated), endpapers illustrated with a black-and-white map, illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout, five appendices included, one page of errata loosely inserted at end. Spine discoloured, foxing on reverse side of free endpapers, very light foxing on leaf edges throughout; otherwise a near-fine copy. 1981 reprint. An account of the Royal Australian Air Force's Catalina squadrons and their experiences during World War Two through to 1958. Catalina's, although vulnerable aircraft, had the ability to fly for long periods and were able to carry out a variety of tasks, including reconnaissance and convoy patrols, night bombing raids and minelaying. Their success rate in laying mines in the region then known as the Netherlands East Indies greatly hampered Japanese activity. Vincent covers these and many more of the Catalina Squadrons' activities, and introduces us to the airmen and ground staff who worked with these versatile machines. Item #4463
Price (AUD): $250.00