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Qld. 1944-09-19. Interior of a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft, serial no. A70-8, of No. 41 (Transport Sea) Squadron RAAF based at Cairns, in flight between Townsville and Cairns. Squadron Leader H. G. Pockley DFC and Bar of Randwick, NSW, captain, engaged in transport service, is taking a radio loop bearing. He is a firm believer, when opportunity offers during routine trips, in making checks of special equipment, and assessing its capabilities and limitations in areas over which his crews fly.
Qld. 1944-09-19. Interior of a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft, serial no. A70-8, of No. 41 (Transport Sea) Squadron RAAF stationed at Cairns, in flight between Townsville and Cairns. Flying Officer V. R.
Qld. 1944-09-24. Navigator of Martin PBM Mariner flying boat aircraft, serial no. A70-5, registration VHCPE, of No. 41 (Transport Sea) Squadron RAAF stationed at Cairns, in flight to Port Moresby. War
New Guinea. 1944-09-22. In the cockpit of a Martin PBM Mariner flying boat aircraft, serial no. A70-5, of No. 41 (Transport Sea) Squadron RAAF based at Cairns, in flight between Hollandia and Madang.
Cairns, Qld. 1944-09-27. Fitters working on the port engine of a Martin PBM Mariner flying boat aircraft, of No. 41 (Transport Sea) Squadron RAAF.
Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1944-09-23. Papuan boathand assists coxswains of RAAF launches. The native has just made fast to a Martin PBM Mariner flying boat aircraft, serial no. A70-4, of No. 41 (Trans
Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1944-08/09. Martin PBM Mariner flying boat aircraft of No. 41 (Transport Sea) Squadron RAAF, based at Cairns, taking off from the water to start the long flight to Hollandia.
