Historical information

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II. Bob married Lois Baird WAAAF in 1947. When Bob passed in 1969 Lois was awarded a War Widows Pension and received the Legacy Badge.

Significance

Lois Baird served in WWII in the WAAAF. Her husband Robert George (Bob) Miles served in the RAAF, a member of 20 Squadron, flying the Catalinas.

Physical description

Gold lapel pin, round emblem with gold torch and wreath, blue scroll with text

Inscriptions & markings

Legacy