Aircraft History
Built by Consolidated. Assigned to the Dutch Navy.
Mission History
On March 3, 1942 straffed and sunk by A6M2 Zeros while attempting to take off from Roebuck Bay off Broome.
Wreckage
The Catalina broke up in the crash, one engine facing forward with
the tail right behind it upside down. Many bullet holes
here including 20mm hits.
Display
Stan Gajda recovered the left instrument panel and restored it. Later, he donated it to the WAAM where it is displayed.
Contribute
Information
Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned?
Do you have photos or additional information to add?
Last Updated
November 22, 2025
|
PBY
