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BruceMk11

12th August 2016 11:41

Catalina squadron identity

A section of 80 Sqn escorted a Catalina to Wewak on the 8th March 1944; the rendezvous place was Karkar Island.

I assume the Catalina was a 5th AF a/c but what unit?

udf_00

12th August 2016 21:48

Re: Catalina squadron identity

VP(B)-34 was on SAR duty during FEB-MAR 1944 in the area.

BruceMk11

13th August 2016 07:26

Re: Catalina squadron identity

Thanks. Presumably searching for the crew of B-24D Liberator 42-41225 of the 531st BS, 380th BG, which I believe was intercepted near Hansa Bay.

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