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Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat mounted on special beaching chassis is brought ashore for overhaul, towed by a tractor, at No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit.
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. At No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit, an RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat with beaching chassis fitted, is taxied up the slip way under its own power for overhaul.
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. At No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit, the port aileron of a RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat is being removed during ashore overhaul.
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat ashore for overhaul, as seen from the gunner's cupola or "blister" of a sister ship at an "aerial dockyard" at No. 1 Flying Boat Main
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. At No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit tail view of a RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat aircraft ashore.
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. Five members of No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit fitting tail beaching gear to a RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat, serial no. A24-78, coded FJ-J, of No. 11 Squadron
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. Hosing with fresh water is the first action when RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats are brought ashore for overhaul at No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit. With the hos
