Catalina aircraft attached to 42 Squadron WW2

Bowie said:

Good afternoon,

I am new to this site. I am researching the military history of my father, Wilfred Frank Bowtell, who was an airgunner/armourer attached to 42 Squadron. He was aircrew on Catalina aircraft A24-102, A24-370, A24-375 and A24-393.

I am looking for any photos of the aircraft and crew that may be available and where to find any additional information in addition to NAA records.

Thank you.

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AL90 said:

Hi,
Your father is mentioned in the Aircraft Accident data card for A24-102 on page 25

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Snautzer01 said:

Welcome.

A24-102 PBY-5A42 Bu.46578 42 Sqn 7/8/44.
114 Air Sea Rescue Flight 29/9/45.
Sold to C. K. Campbell 12/11/47

A24-370 PB2B-261152 Bu.44246/JX628 42 Sqn 20/7/45.
Damaged Laban Island reef 18/8/45.
Conversion 20/11 /45.

A24-375 PB2B-261176 Bu.44270/JX652 42 Sqn 27/8/45.
43 Sqn 15/10/45.
Sold to Airmotive 18/5/53

ADF Serials - Catalina

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Snautzer01 said:

Picture A24-102

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DARWIN, NT. C.1944. NO 42 SQUADRON RAAF CONSOLIDATED CATALINA A24-102 MOORED TO A BUOY. (DONOR: J ...

www.awm.gov.au

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Snautzer01 said:

BOWTELL, Wilfred Frank
Service Number:144743
Enlisted:22 September 1943
Last Rank:Leading Aircraftman
Last Unit:Aircraft / Repair / Salvage Depots
Born:WONTHAGGI, VIC, 20 September 1925

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