A24-9

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Safety history

  • January 21, 1942Accident

    The airplane was on a flight to Salamaua, carrying radio equipment, and was in formation with a second RAAF Catalina registered A24-8. Approaching Salamaua, it was shot down by a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea few hundred yards offshore. A crew survived while eight others were killed. Crew (11th Squadron): Lt G.

    Consolidated PBY Catalina · 8 fatalities