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RAAF Catalina A24-24 wreck found off Bowen, Qld

Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 6:47 pm
by silvano jung
The magazine 'Fish & Boat' (May, 2011:8) has just run a story on the discovery of the RAAF's Catalina A24-24 off Bowen, lying in 40 metres of water. Apparently the wreck site is 'closed' as a secret fishing spot to only but a select few. Doesn't show much respect for the family members of the victims of the crash. Anyone interested in a scan from the mag, please email me.

Aviation Archaeology in Australia? We still have a long way to go in educating the public.

Re: RAAF Catalina A24-24 wreck found off Bowen, Qld

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:40 pm
by Daniel Leahy
Only just came across this post. I'd be interested in the article...

As the crew and passengers from this flight are still missing, will the ADF be investigating the site?

Re: RAAF Catalina A24-24 wreck found off Bowen, Qld

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:35 pm
by silvano jung
Hi Daniel,

Please contact me at: silvano.jung@gmail.com and I'll send you a scan of the article. Too big to attach to this message.

Kind regards
Silvano