Catalina flying boat, Rose Bay Accession Number: ART21836

Description

This work depicts a Catalina flying boat undergoing minor repairs at the Royal Australian Air Force Depot at Rose Bay, Sydney. This particular aircraft was manned by Royal Netherlands East Indies personnel.

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Accession Number
ART21836
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 33 cm x 49.5 cm
Medium
watercolour on paper
Date Made
1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1945
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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