Historical information

Sergeant 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

small brown paper box with lid, a postal package

Inscriptions & markings

R DEFENCE 6059/POSTAGE/PAID/4 1/2 D./MELBOURNE/MR K.V. O'Doherty/The Sisters Via/Terang Vict