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.

Significance

Sergeant Lois Baird WAAAF married Bob Miles, Catalina Squadron member.

Physical description

sepia photograph of Lois Baird in WAAAF uniform

Inscriptions & markings

on back of photograph: Sergeant - W.A.A.A.F./Lois Baird/Brisbane 1942/(Married Robert/George Miles/1947/(Malvern Meth. Church)