Historical information

Book belonging to Sergeant Kevin O'Doherty, while he was in 11 and 43 Squadrons.
Kevin O’Doherty was a Catalina crew member in 11 and 43 Squadrons. He flew operations in 1943 and 1944 with these squadrons as an Armourer/Air Gunner.
With 43 Squadron he flew 9 operational sorties, which entailed 100 hours at night and 64 hours during the day. Details from his logbook show flights included bombing strikes, practice torpedo drops, a special mission in co-operation with the army, torpedo and mine drops in the South West Pacific Arena.

Significance

Kevin O'Doherty was an Armourer/Air Gunner on Catalina flying boats, while he was flying in 11 and 43 Squadrons. Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.

Physical description

Dark orange buckram covered guide book

Inscriptions & markings

RESTRICTED R.A.A.F/Publication/No.513/AUGUST,1944/ELEMENTARY/MALAY/PREPARED AS A GUIDE FOR R.A.A.F. PERSONNEL/ISSUED FOR THE INFORMATION/AND GUIDANCE OF ALL CONCERNED/By Command of the Air Board/Signature/Secretary/AIR FORCE HEAD-QUARTERS, MELBOURNE, S.C.1/C.9454/44