Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. New Plexiglas being fitted in the port gunner's cupola, or "blister" of a ...

Place Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Bowen
Accession Number NEA0451
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. New Plexiglas being fitted in the port gunner's cupola, or "blister" of a RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat which has been brought ashore for periodic overhaul with No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit. From left, 79770 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) G. B. Furness, flight rigger of Milton, Qld, and 24394 LAC T. A. McCoy, fitter IIA of Yandina, Qld.